Resume 2021
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Personal Testimonial
I believe I am a dedicated and highly driven, diligent person who sets high personal
goals and works with an honest commitment to achieve all I set out to do. I possess
exceptional interpersonal and communication skills which are used to create and
foster valuable professional relationships with colleagues, students, whanau, and the
wider community. I am committed to working with the Board of Trustees, staff,
students, and whanau on initiatives that require prioritisation, organisation,
professionalism, monitoring and continual support.
I have a positive attitude in all situations along with a lovable sense of humour. My personality adds colour to anyone’s bad day and I challenge myself to change negative situations into something positive.
Personal Philosophy
I decided to enter the profession of teaching because of my love of children and the joy and innocence that they bring to the community. I chose primary / intermediate school age because I am passionate about helping children become lifelong learners by developing knowledge and skills to prepare them for the real world.
As a teacher and school leader, I provide all students with scaffolding, guidance, and support to enable them to do tomorrow what they need help with today. This forms the cognitive development and growth that all children require before they can mature and make mature choices.
As a school leader, I will continue to grow students’ competencies by using a range of assessment tools to identify their learning needs and support my team to tailor programmes to meet the needs of students through collaborative learning and self-management approaches that include global connections. I believe encouragement and praise for students by means of constructive and positive feedback will foster good self-esteem, accelerate learning, and inspire students to strive. I believe learning should be fun and filled with literacy and numeracy rich programmes that captivate the interest of all young learners. Learning should involve creativity through visual and oral techniques. As a leader, I will support my team and colleagues to provide these means to all students.
Appreciation and recognition of minority students’ cultures and languages will be well practiced alongside truth and justice in the school environment. With this in mind, and the recognition of our role in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, children will learn respect for self and others, and be respected in return for their individuality.
I believe education is the responsibility of a community. The community is the foundation for positive learning that is rich in knowledge and skills covered in all aspects of the curriculum framework. Collaborative learning is the theory that recognises the community as being parents, family / whanau, friends, and colleagues who bring with them their support, knowledge and constructive criticism to help better my teaching strategies, leadership and the learning of my student’s.
My place of work is a place of learning for all. The students and staff learn from me and I learn from them. It is a place for reciprocal learning and teaching. This is where my philosophy began and is ever evolving with new and continued experience.
Employment and Roles 2023 - Present
Mihi School Reporoa, New Zealand
- Employed as Teaching Principal
- Classroom Teaching Year 1-6 Composite Class
2023
Mamaku School Mamaku, New Zealand
- Employed as Year 5-6 Classroom Teacher
Appointed Roles:
- Part of Senior Leadership Team
- School Curriculum Development
- Mathematics Leader
- Assessment
2021 - 2023
Upper Atiamuri School Atiamuri, New Zealand
- Employed as Year 5-8 Composite Classroom Teacher
- Acting Principal in her absence
- Reporoa Kahui Ako Across Schools Leader – supporting 5 Within School Leaders and 2 Learning Support Coordinators; developing and updating strategic plan; planning, organising and delivering PLD to schools and their staff; working alongside Kahui Ako Principals; working alongside PLD providers; Lead Teacher for Student Representatives
- School IT Administrator and Strategic Planner – student and staff accounts, equipment planning and purchasing, documentation, maintaining equipment and programs/apps
- PB4L Team Leader (Positive Behaviour 4 Learning)
- Library Coordinator – sorting and organising books; purchasing; updating school accounts
- Extensive knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum across levels 1-5 (planning, implementing, assessing)
- Use of assessment tools (AsTtle, PAT, Numpa, IKAN, STAR, PaCT, Structured Literacy Tools) and analyse of data to effectively inform next steps learning, teaching and PLD
- Mentor Teacher for Waikato University
- Lead Teacher for Kapa Haka
2015 - 2020
Rotorua SDA School Rotorua, New Zealand
- Acting Principal (1 Term)
- SENCO
- Employed as Year 4-8 Composite Classroom Teacher
- School Curriculum Leader and Developer
- School EOTC Developer
- IT Administrator and Strategic Planner – student and staff accounts, planning, documentation, purchasing
- Staff BOT Rep – Ministry Reporting, Adventist Education Reporting, Charter development, Schools Strategic Annual Plan, Interviewing and selecting potential staff members, Policy reviews
- Finance Committee Member – school budgeting, funding applications
- Lead Teacher for Young Leaders
- Across Schools COL Leader for Visible Learning
- Within Schools COL Leader
- Sports Co-ordinator
- Extensive knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum across levels 1-5 (planning, implementing, assessing)
- Use of assessment tools (AsTtle, PAT, Numpa, IKAN, STAR, PaCT) and analyse of data to effectively inform next steps learning, teaching and PLD
2015
Papamoa College Papamoa, New Zealand
- Employed as Year 7/8 Classroom Teacher
2010 - 2014
Rotorua Intermediate School Rotorua, New Zealand
- Employed as Year 8 Girls Only Classroom Teacher
- Employed as Year 8 Mainstream Classroom Teacher
- PB4L Team Leader (Positive Behaviour 4 Learning)
- Careers Education Curriculum Leader
- NZEI Worksite Rep
- Year 8 Social Dance Instructor
- School Basketball Coordinator
- Year 7/8 Girls Soccer Coach
- Wearable Arts Coordinator
2008
Glenholme School Rotorua, New Zealand
- Employed for Term 4 as New Entrant Classroom Teacher
Education and Masters in Contemporary Education 2020
Qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice – Digital and Collaborative Learning 2015
Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching) 2009
Comprehensive First Aid 2022
Te Pòkaitahi Reo Màori (Reo Rua) (Kaupae 2) 2022
Multisensory Structured Language Education (MSLE) 2023
Unit Standard 20046 in Swimming Pool Water Quality 2024