Monika Sztendur
Blue Door Teacher
Monika has been an educator for nearly 30 years, commencing her teaching career as a classroom teacher at Holy Cross PS in the Macedon Ranges.
After completing her Masters in Education, she relocated to Sydney and moved into the area of Disability Inclusion supporting children with Autism, as an Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapist at the client’s home.
During this time her passion for supporting children with additional needs developed and she commenced her employment with the Archdiocese of Sydney supporting students, teachers and parents in disability inclusion in the classroom.
Monika continued her education by completing post graduate studies: Graduate Certificate in Education (Special Education), Mini Certificate in Behaviour and Postgraduate Certificate in Inclusive Schooling.
Upon returning to Melbourne Monika has worked as a Reading Intervention Teacher and Tutor teacher at a number of Department, Catholic and Independent Primary Schools, both in Melbourne and in the Macedon Ranges.
She has a comprehensive understanding of different learning disabilities and difficulties such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD, language delay and cognitive delay.
Monika’s passion lies in providing an individualised learning program, that can stimulate and motivate a positive learning experience for her students. She prioritises in developing a trusting relationship with her pupils, in a secure environment where the students feel safe to have a go and work to their potential.