I am a highly experienced Alternative Education (aka Special Assistance school, CaRE school) teacher, with a total of 13 years in this field, five of which have been in a leadership role. I have been innovative in developing and adapting curriculum and policies. I am adept at tailoring curriculum to the individual student through IEPs that are developed by listening to the student, treating them as individuals and nurturing positive relationships with them. I am qualified as a generalist Middle School teacher. This technically qualifies me to teach from Years 5-10, but I have mostly taught from Years 7-12. I have taught Maths, English, Religion & Life and Personal Recovery to Year 12 and HASS, Science and a range of other courses in the lower years. I am currently a Learning Support teacher. I am a specialist in an age group and a pedagogical approach, rather than in a subject area. I am very flexible. Whatever the subject matter, I am extremely interested in engaging students who feel that they are not good at that subject, and in finding creative and interesting ways to communicate the necessary concepts and skills to them.Important note: Over the years in Alternative Ed, I have developed a thick enough skin not to carry the emotional weight of the pain and dysfunction of my students, while still being genuinely compassionate.