Experience

Shanghai American School
• China
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee
• Middle School Learning Support Teacher

  • Jul 2021 - Present

Moreland University
• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Instructor

  • Dec 2020 - Sep 2021


American International School - Chennai

• India
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Learning Support Specialist

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2020

  Student Learning Support:- Math and literacy remediation- Co-teaching and co-planning, subject area push-in, lead teacher for pull-out class periods - Grades 3 - 8 students with LS needs and English as an Additional Language (EAL) needs- Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievements and other norms-based assessments- Executive function skill development in pull-out class blocks and through Middle School Advisory.Teacher Collaboration- Head of Learning Support Department (2018 - Present)- Student Support Services school-wide team member- Vertical Team Facilitator for LS Department (2017 - Present)- Consultation and planning to support Middle and Elementary School teachers for differentiation - Multi-tiered System of Support meeting member and facilitator- Conducting observations and determining next steps for support with colleagues. - Advisory Committee member and lesson developerExtracurricular Responsibility- Homework Club - after-school student study space.- Middle School Model United Nations (MUN) co-advisor and overseas trip chaperone- Student Activities Committee- organizing and supporting students to plan school events Show less

• Associate Teacher

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016



Department of Education and Training, Victoria, Australia

• Education Support

  • Oct 2012 - Feb 2015

  I provided classroom support to children in kindergarten and pre-school with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) at a specialist school for ASD (Southern Autistic School, Bentleigh East). My responsibilities at this role included: - Targeting academic outcomes and life-skill goals for students in the classroom (with a teaching ratio of 2 adults to 6 children) using specialized training in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) method of teaching. - Creating and editing data sheets, social stories, class newsletters, visuals and other learning tools for for the classroom using Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Boardmaker. - Completing daily administrative tasks including photocopying and laminating class materials, communicating with colleagues via email, and communicating to parents about class matters. - Attending regular professional development meetings on-site, online and across the school network, including sessions on: Classroom communication and use of visuals; Toilet Training children with Intellectual Disabilities; ASD and sleep disorders; ASD and Puberty; Preventing and Responding to Extreme Behaviors; Positive Behavior Support at Schools; ASD and Funding in Victoria; Pathways for Students with Disabilities (post-school transitions). - Assisting with the implementation of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) within the classroom for students with communication difficulties. Show less



Cara Inc

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Lead Tenant

  • Mar 2012 - Aug 2013

  My role was as a live-in supervisor of a semi-independent residential care unit for young mothers leaving out-of-home-care who were at risk for homelessness (aged 18 and over). In this role, I: - Counseled and provided support to young women with children who were at risk for homelessness. - Liaised with Cara Inc. head office and support/care workers regarding the mental and physical health of clients in my care and their children. - Managed and taught day-to-day living tasks for residents including cleaning, cooking, purchasing supplies and other independent living skills. Show less



ANZUK Teaching Agency

• United Kingdom

• Education Support

  • Apr 2012 - Oct 2012

  In this role I acted as classroom support to children ages 3 through 18 diagnosed with ASD and other pervasive developmental disabilities. In different posts my roles were as: - Substitute teacher’s aide for schools across the Melbourne metropolitan area. - Substitute school office assistant across the Melbourne metropolitan area. I achieved a 100% school callback rate and positive feedback from schools to the teaching agency. In this role I acted as classroom support to children ages 3 through 18 diagnosed with ASD and other pervasive developmental disabilities. In different posts my roles were as: - Substitute teacher’s aide for schools across the Melbourne metropolitan area. - Substitute school office assistant across the Melbourne metropolitan area. I achieved a 100% school callback rate and positive feedback from schools to the teaching agency.



Camp Australia

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Aug 2011 - Feb 2012

  In my position as program coordinator, I Managed a team of 10 staff to provide a safe and engaging program for children aged 5-12 years. Throughout this role, I: - Created and implemented weekly program plans for primary school aged children in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC). - Oversaw OSHC assistants during program hours which included assigning positions, entering and managing work rosters and delegating lesson plans. - Adhered to national framework guidelines for the planning of OSHC activities and learning development programs. Held consultation on guidelines with parents and schools using the service. - Liaised with the schools using the OSHC service including Lloyd Street Primary School and The Currajong School. - Developed and implemented behavior management plans and funding applications for students with special needs. Show less


Washington Hotel Coffee Room
• Barista/Cashier

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2010