Susan Lindholm
Stirling
Summary
Energetic junior school teacher genuinely interested in and respectful of young people. Passionate about providing superior learning support and education to students requiring higher levels of intervention, enrichment, modification, differentiation and support. Trained in unique needs of junior school learners. Excellent parental communication techniques and ability to work closely with other teaching staff and learning support colleagues. Adept in modifying, adapting and delivering curriculum to a broad range of learners.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Strategies Teacher
Scotch College
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared, delivered and assessed Literacy, Numeracy and Philosophy programs to targeted groups of students requiring intervention or enrichment.
- Built exceptional teacher/student/parent relationships based on mutual respect.
- Communicated specific student needs to classroom teachers/parents and Head of Learning Strategies Unit.
- Documented progress and well being of students through discussions and documentation on SEQTA.
- Met with parents to support students who required significant scaffolding or meaningful instruction at a higher level.
- Liaised with outside agencies within the community (ie, OT, Speech Therapists, Psychologists, Paediatric specialists).
Junior School Teacher and Key Literacy Teacher
Mercedes College
01.2009 - 01.2022
- Provided Literacy strategies and support to staff, parents and students for students with specific needs.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
Junior School Teacher
Department Of Education
01.2001 - 12.2008
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
Education
Bachelor of Junior Primary Teaching - Education
Sturt College of Advanced Education
04.1989
Skills
- Experience in Special Education/Learning Support
- Passionate about creating a superior learning environment and promoting a connected school community
- Familiar with DDA and Standards for Education
- Knowledge of NCCD procedures and Australian Curriculum
- Experience preparing and reviewing ISPs
- Knowledge and understanding of school wide pedagogy of Soaring (having been a TRT at St John's Grammar School)
- Child development specialist
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and other neurological disorders awareness
- Quality, superior educator thriving in a team environment
- Experience in transition and integration of students who require specific strategies
- Learning assessments
- Problem-solving and time management skills
- Individualized instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Verbal and written communication
- Positive intervention supports
- Enthusiastic, reliable staff member, eagerly taking part in all aspects of school life
- Smartboard operation
- Adept in use of SEQTA and SeeSaw
- Co-curricular activities
Accomplishments
- Learning Strategies Teacher at Scotch College, providing intervention and enrichment to junior school students in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Philosophy.
- Key Literacy teacher at Mercedes College, organising a guest speaker from SPELD to present to staff on useful literacy strategies for students with specific learning difficulties.
Timeline
Learning Strategies Teacher
Scotch College
01.2024 - Current
Junior School Teacher and Key Literacy Teacher
Mercedes College
01.2009 - 01.2022
Junior School Teacher
Department Of Education
01.2001 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Junior Primary Teaching - Education
Sturt College of Advanced Education
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