HopscotchED Director

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Rebecca is an experienced special education teacher and occupational therapist with a diverse career in mainstream and specialist settings around Australia. For over twenty years, Rebecca has been dedicated to improving engagement and achievement by collaborating with students, parents, carers, allied health professionals and educators. Rebecca’s expertise extends to a full range of sensory, physical and cognitive abilities from early childhood intervention through to primary and secondary students.

 

Rebecca works with parents and educators to provide assessment and programming support for children. Rebecca integrates multi-sensory learning, assistive technologies, and metacognitive principles into her programs.  Rebecca is a strong advocate for children in out-of-home care.  She has a particular interest in early intervention and culturally responsive education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

 

Rebecca also has experience supporting families experiencing impacts from chronic health conditions, Illness, Developmental Hip Dysplasia (DDH), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions. She is passionate about improving educational outcomes and working closely with schools to enhance capabilities to cater for a diverse range of learners.  

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Rebecca continues to teach within the government sector, conducts training for educators and consults with various community organisations to facilitate engagement for individuals in life and learning goals.

 

Rebecca is registered with the following:

Occupational Therapist with AHPRA

Victorian Institute of Teaching

Medicare

Consultant Member of Learning Difficulties Australia

Professional Member of Early Childhood Intervention Australia

Professional Practice Member of SPELDVic.

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Rebecca consults and facilitates training for: 

NOFASD Australia

The Smith Family 

Pearson Clinical 

Department of Education and Training Vic