Josephine Hodge
LONDON,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced educator with a focus on inclusivity and diversity in classroom environments. Expertise in creating customised education and health care plans (EHCP) to address individual student needs and promote emotional well-being. Proven track record in monitoring student progress through formal reporting and implementing differentiated teaching strategies in literacy and numeracy. Proficient in using interactive whiteboards, managing positive classroom behaviour, and organizing school events to boost student engagement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teacher, The Hospital School
NSW Department of Education
Westmead, Australia
2013.01 - 2026.03
- Implemented personalised learning plans for long-term hospitalised children, incorporating the NSW curriculum and addressing individual educational needs from Reception to KS3.
Transition Teacher (Reception – KS5)
The Hospital School
Westmead , Australia
2023.11 - Current
- Reporting to the principal. Consulted between inpatient students, their families, medical professionals and home schools to ensure a smooth transition back to mainstream education.
- Lead consultation role with medical teams regarding education support, settings and outcomes.
- In consultation with home schools, set realistic education outcomes for students while inpatients and recovering from illness, including mental health disorders.
- Worked with students with additional needs including autism, learning difficulties, communication difficulties, physical disabilities mental health concerns to create the best outcomes for students.
- Liaise with external medical providers like psychologist to maintain continued care for students long term.
Head Teacher, Multistage Classroom (Recept - KS2)
The Hospital School
Westmead, Australia
2022.01 - 2023.09
- Reporting to the principal, Head Teacher, Multistage Classroom - Reception, KS1 and KS2. Team teaching the NSW Curriculum in a multi-stage classroom, focusing on literacy and numeracy skills for Reception to KS1 students.
- Restructured the primary classroom into Reception -KS1 and KS2 to better meet the learning needs of students.
- Implemented two new NSW syllabuses to the classroom and school in English and Mathematics in 2023
- Introduced Trauma Informed Practice to the classroom setting supporting the emotional and social needs of students.
- Launched DEAR program (Drop Everything and Read) to the primary classroom
- Write and update Individual Education, Health and behaviour plans for each student based on both formal and informal assessment.
- Program for the individual needs of students within the classroom, incorporating the NSW Curriculum.
- Communicate with home schools both on admission, during and discharge of students.
- Write semester student progress reports based on individual assessment and NSW Curriculum for the principal, home schools and parents.
- Work with a teacher’s aide to best support the learning needs of students.
Teacher, Hospital Wards (Reception – KS3)
The Hospital School
Westmead, Australia
2015.01 - 2021.01
- Reporting to the Principal, Teacher - Wards Reception – KS3 (2015-2021) Customising and teaching a learning program for students on the hospital wards who are too unwell to participate in the school’s classroom program.
- Move ward teaching offsite during COVID-19 using online platforms – Google Classroom, Teams and Zoom.
- Implemented a new system for ward teaching at The Hospital School.
- Presenting to all staff on teaching strategies and research including behaviour management techniques.
- Researched, introduced and trained all staff in a new education data base for The Hospital School – Sentral.
- Implemented 4C pedagogy to ward teaching – Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Creativity and Communication.
- First education and Starlight partnership at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
- Planned, implemented and presented Presentation Day at The Hospital School.
- Developing, implementing and evaluating Individual Education Programs (EHPs) for all students based on assessment of needs, medical reviews, parent and census school consultation. Meeting my students where they are at, making sure they feel known, valued and cared for.
- Administer and interpret a range of standardised and curriculum-based assessments including Best Start for Kindergarten, NAPLAN, PM Readers Running Records, phonic awareness and numeracy skills assessments.
- Reporting and consulting with medical professionals, census schools, and parents on student learning needs, differentiation and outcomes.
- Differentiating census school work to meet student’s learning needs.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop student EHCs and meet the learning goals for students needing extra support.
- Recording students’ outcomes via EHCs, Sentral notes and semester reports to census schools and parents.
- Support executive staff in the collection of NCCD data.
- Implement and design learning activities for “special learning weeks” throughout the school e.g. Book Week, Science Week and Education Week.
- Work with numerous literacy and numeracy programs from a multitude of schools
- Work with Starlight to have education inspired videos shown throughout the hospital (presenting on camera).
Teacher, Multistage Classroom (Reception, KS1-KS2)
The Hospital School
Westmead, Australia
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Reporting to the Principal, Multistage Classroom Teacher Reception, KS1, KS2 (2013-2014) Teaching students in a classroom setting, the NSW Curriculum.
- Introduced assessment and class programming to the primary classroom.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated Individual Education Plans (EHCPs) Plans for students.
- Introduced and developed the Positive Behaviour for Learning framework for The Hospital School and the primary classroom.
- Managed a class with students K-6 in the one classroom.
- Classroom teacher- responsible for the implementation of The NSW Syllabus for The National Curriculum, curriculum programming, differentiated teaching and assessing for effective student learning.
- Teaching a class of students with mixed abilities Reception, KS1-KS2. Each student with an IEP that is based on assessment and incorporated into the class program.
- Implement special learning “weeks” in the primary school e.g. Book Week, Science Week, Environment Week and Education Week.
- Participating in hospital wide celebrations e.g. Party Day.
- Reporting to medical professionals, census schools and parents on student learning outcomes.
Multistage Teacher Reception – KS3
NSW Department of Education – Bankstown Hospital School
Bankstown, Austra,ia
2005.01 - 2013.01
- Develop education solutions for hospitalised school age patients to enhance their learning experience and wellbeing.
- Introduced technology-based learning into the hospital school e.g. Microsoft office, podcasts and vodcasts.
- Completed Accreditation Process, leading to mentoring New Scheme Teachers at Randwick Children’s Hospital School.
- Implement computer-based education to the hospital school curriculum and staff.
- Participate in regional based pedagogy projects.
Learning and Development Manager
Citigroup
Sydney, Australia
1998.01 - 2004.09
- Citigroup is a world leader in the financial services industry. Spanning across the globe, the company incorporates organisations such as Citibank & Solomon Smith Barney.
- Reported to the HR Director, Learning and Development Manager. Responsible for the development initiatives implemented by the Human Resource division of Citibank Australia.
Program Training Consultant
TeleTech International Pty Ltd
St Leonards, Australia
1993.01 - 1998.01
- TeleTech is a Customer Management Centre, specialising in outsourced customer contact solutions, providing a wide range of services to major corporate clients.
- Reported to the Human Resources Director, Program Training Consultant. Responsible for developing, implementing and assessing the program training strategy that effectively equips employees to meet the needs of the company’s customers and thus clients. Assisted in general human resources. Managed a team of 8 trainers in both N.S.W and VIC.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Inclusive Education
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst NSW 2021.03 - 2022.12
Masters - Inclusive Education
Charles Sturt University
NSW Australia 2024.02 -
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Macquarie University
NSW Australia 1993.02 - 1993.12
Diploma of Teaching - Primary Teaching
University of Sydney
NSW Australia 1989.02 - 1991.12
Public Relations Certificate - Public Relations
Meadowbank Technical College
NSW Australia 1992.01 - 1992.11
Certificate of Teaching - Primary Education
NSW Institute of Teachers
NSW Australia 2011.05 - 2011.05
Certificate of Accreditation - Professional Competence - Primary Teaching
NSW Institute of Teachers
NSW Australia 2011.05 - 2018.05
Certificate of Accreditation - Maintenance - Primary Teaching
NESA
NSW Australia 2018.05 -
Skills
- Worked in a multistage classroom and learning environment, meeting the individual needs if each student via individual Education and Health Care Plans (EHCP) based on assessment data and information from medical professionals and parents/carers
- Supporting emotional well-being of students through Trauma Informed Practice
- Consistent student progress monitoring and formal reporting, based on assessment data
- Implemented new NSW English and math syllabuses within the school environment and classroom teaching practice
- Strong literacy and numeracy teaching strategies including differentiated and explicit instruction in phonics and number strategies
- Creativity in teaching using interactive whiteboards and effective teaching resources to build joy in learning
- Strong classroom management techniques using Positive Behaviour for Learning strategies
- School event leadership and organisation, including subject week celebrations
- Child safeguarding awareness
Learning and Development
- Trauma Informed Practise for Teachers – Michelle Montgomery
- Educational Neuroscience – Sally McCabe
- Teaching Students from a Refugee background EAL/D NSW Schools - NSW Department of Education
- 4C Pedagogy, Understanding and implementation – Transforming Schools
- All current mandatory teaching training - CPR, Anaphylaxis, Child Protection Training, Special Education
- Technology for Learning PowerUp Express Roadshow - G-Suite & Office 365
- SEPLA Conference NSW (Numerous)
- H.E.L.P International Conference, Melbourne 2015 (Presenter) Sydney (2018)
- PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning) - NSW Dept of Education National Training Course
- The importance of Differentiating - Karen Watt
- Aboriginal Pedagogy Course – Western NSW RAET
- Comprehension Matters - Department of Education
- Teaching and the Autism Spectrum -Sue Larkey & Tony Attwood
- Teaching Boys - Boys Forward Institute
- Using The National Art Gallery in Teaching - The Hospital School Association
- NEXT Generation Conference in understanding our youth - NEXT Generation
- First Aid Certificate in Mental Health - Geoffrey Ahern
Affiliations
- Enjoy creating and appreciating art
- Travelling - Discovering Europe
- Studying and learning new things especially education related
- Reading
Accomplishments
Celebrated as a NSW Teacher Hero. A documentary created for International Teachers Day 2022
Certification
- Accredited teacher with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), Australia
- Applying for QTS in the UK
- DBS Certified
Timeline
Masters - Inclusive Education
Charles Sturt University
2024.02 -
Transition Teacher (Reception – KS5)
The Hospital School
2023.11 - Current
Head Teacher, Multistage Classroom (Recept - KS2)
The Hospital School
2022.01 - 2023.09
Graduate Certificate - Inclusive Education
Charles Sturt University
2021.03 - 2022.12
Certificate of Accreditation - Maintenance - Primary Teaching
NESA
2018.05 -
Teacher, Hospital Wards (Reception – KS3)
The Hospital School
2015.01 - 2021.01
Teacher, The Hospital School
NSW Department of Education
2013.01 - 2026.03
Teacher, Multistage Classroom (Reception, KS1-KS2)
The Hospital School
2013.01 - 2014.01
Certificate of Teaching - Primary Education
NSW Institute of Teachers
2011.05 - 2011.05
Certificate of Accreditation - Professional Competence - Primary Teaching
NSW Institute of Teachers
2011.05 - 2018.05
Multistage Teacher Reception – KS3
NSW Department of Education – Bankstown Hospital School
2005.01 - 2013.01
Learning and Development Manager
Citigroup
1998.01 - 2004.09
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Macquarie University
1993.02 - 1993.12
Program Training Consultant
TeleTech International Pty Ltd
1993.01 - 1998.01
Public Relations Certificate - Public Relations
Meadowbank Technical College
1992.01 - 1992.11
Diploma of Teaching - Primary Teaching
University of Sydney
1989.02 - 1991.12