Ria du Plessis

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

• New Zealand Primary Teacher Retraining Course, The University of Auckland, Faculty of Education, 04/2004
• Bacalaureus Procurationis (B.Proc.), University of South Africa (SA), 02/2002
• Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Pretoria (SA), 12/1994, Psychology 3, Pedagogic 3, Accounting 1
• Higher Education Diploma (4-year Teaching Diploma), Normal College Pretoria (SA), 12/1980, Physical Education/Health, Geography, English, Pedagogic, Math’s

• Teacher, Mt Richmond Special School, Otahuhu, 01/2010 - 12/2018
• Teacher, Wilson School, 01/2018 - 12/2024

• Lead teacher for SPEC and Intensive Interaction
• 4 min walk through training- LEAD (Tony Burkin)
• 3-day workshop with Sunfield on TEACCH programme
• RAP (Response Ability Pathways) Circle of courage training
• PECS’s workshop and training. Board maker
• ICT training on Power point, Photo story, e-TAP, and Knowledge net, e-portfolios and B-square assessments
• Positive behavior strategy training
• Beat That and Tac-Pac workshop
• MOVE trained
• Intensive Interaction - trained by Mark Barber
• Math’s /BSM workshop
• NVCI-training and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (2014)
• Implement Quest and B-square assessment scales
• Reggio workshop and part of trail Reggio Approach project
• Team Teach

“Treat every child in your class as being so very special, full of hope, with talents, desires, and dreams. Look after them, encourage them, assist them to reach their potential, and do your very best for each one as they are someone’s precious child. Remember never give up on them, it could have been you or me.” Mr Heff 1999

• Susan Murray, Senior Lead Teacher Mobile no: 021`02385755
• Rona Cabreza, Teacher - Mobile no: 0273303790
• Magdalena Kuhn, Occupational Therapist Mobile no: 0211603488