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Adrienne Millwood

152 Christian Road, Swanson,Auckland

Summary

Innovative Art Teacher possessing in-depth knowledge of various art theories and principles. Engaging and energetic with specialisation in Painting, but has taught drawing (tertiary), printmaking (tertiary). Qualified primary trained teacher, who has worked across primary, secondary and tertiary levels.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Relief Teacher (Mon/Fri 12-3pm)

Timatanga Community School
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities with small groups of students ages 7-11 years.
  • Managing multiple projects at one time across diverse abilities

Assistant Exam Centre Manager & Exam Supervisor

NZQA
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Supported Exam Manager through monitoring exams and mentoring team members.
  • Assisted with setting up tests and coordinating test spaces.
  • Managing paper and digital exams, troubleshot issues with digital examinations.

Casual Relief Teacher

Henderson High School, Waitākere College
07.2021 - 11.2022
  • Art Department principle reliever - Henderson High School

Visual Art Teacher - Full Time Relieving

Henderson High School
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Covered all HOD classes in Term 3 (7 weeks) following her retirement until new staff member arrived - Year 10 option, Year 11 Pho/Design, Year 12 Pho, Year 13 Pho
  • Wrote all individual reports for senior classes

Visual Art Teacher

Henderson High School
04.2020 - 05.2021
  • 2021 - Year 9 Form Teacher, Year 10 Option Art, Level 1 Design/Photography, Level 3 Senior Painting (Co-taught), Level 3 Art History (Introduced this subject at the school)
  • 2020 - Year 9 Junior Option Art (5 week block), Level 2 & 3 Senior Design, Level 1 Design/Photography. New to teaching Design.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organised classroom structure to help students succeed in program.

Teacher Aide - Learning Support

Manurewa High School
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Supporting students in class as well as one on one, and small groups. Worked with the whole class assisting in specialised Learning Support Classes.
  • Administration tasks, including designing and creating individual summary sheets for all identified Special Education Needs students - working closely with SENCo

Course and Delivery Resource Developer (new Role)

The Learning Connexion
11.2018 - 01.2019
  • Created new programme material (as required) for all levels through researching, collating and developing new material in line with graduate outcomes
  • Maintained ongoing collaboration and consultation with different teams throughout the organisation.

Restricted Programmes Art Mentor

The Learning Connexion
06.2016 - 01.2019

Restricted Programmes (Students studying art via distance from Corrections Facilities NZ wide), Distance Delivery

  • Established strong working relationships with students to facilitate and encourage learning in what could often be high pressure situations.
  • Motivated and guided group of students of diverse abilities, locations, and communication preferences.
  • Provided regular monthly written feedback on students’ work as well as via phone. Required clear written as well as verbal communication skills.
  • Overseeing students’ progress; communicated expectations and requirements in an open, supportive and transparent manner. Managed multiple students on individual programmes at the same time.
  • Liaised with a range of internal staff and external stakeholders (Corrections staff across units and programmes)
  • High level of administrative duties including: Maintaining accurate students’ records both within the student management system and the visual digital record, as well as all assessment. Strong attention to detail required.
  • Resource design - involving research and writing of all resources for students. Updating and writing new programme material
  • Relief Tutor - Covered onsite painting classes.

Teacher Education Workshop Assistant

The University Of Canterbury
02.2016 - 06.2016

College of Education, Health and Human Development

  • Provided technical assistance and support in technology, music, art and maths for staff, including lecturing staff and students in the School of Teacher Education.
  • Organised work spaces, classrooms and associated areas in an orderly and attractive manner, including technology, art and music displays.
  • Maintained health and safety processes required within teaching spaces, including the Health and Safety register in those areas.

Painting/Printmaking Lecturer (Fixed Term)

The University Of Canterbury
02.2015 - 11.2015

The School of Fine Arts

  • Taught painting modules for all students in Fine Arts Intermediate first year, including observational charcoal drawing and oil painting. Integration of art history and contemporary practice.
  • Taught printmaking modules for all students in Fine Arts Intermediate first year over the 2015 academic year
  • Planned and designed the final Printmaking modules, including ordering all class materials for new course, as well as designing appropriate assessment criteria.
  • Organised teaching room, including restocking of all materials and overseeing clean up
  • Created and maintained a stimulating and supportive learning environment
  • Administrative duties, including collaborating with academic colleagues, technical and support staff as required.
  • Organised collection, marking, recording and return of in-term assessments.
  • Advocated a safe and healthy working and learning environment at all times, this included implementing and modelling safer alternative materials.

Long Term Relieving Teacher

Linwood College
05.2007 - 12.2007

Part-time fixed term

  • Year 9 Social Studies teacher (included Gifted and Talented (GATE) students)
  • ORRS teacher of literacy and numeracy for Special Needs students, including Deaf and Hearing impaired

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (First Class Honours) - Painting

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
2012

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
2011

Diploma of Art & Creativity (Stage One) -

The Learning Connexion
Wellington, NZ
2007

Certificate of Art & Creativity -

The Learning Connexion
Wellington, NZ
2006

Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) -

New Zealand Graduate School of Education
Christchurch, NZ
2002

Bachelor of Arts - Social Anthropology

University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ
1997

Skills

  • Painting Specialisation
  • Mixed Media/Drawing/Photography/Printmaking
  • Can teach Design
  • Student-focused
  • Classroom Management
  • Special Needs Education
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication

Referees

Lesley Hartig

Former HOD Visual Art - Henderson High School

43 Northboro Road, 

Belmont, Auckland

M: 0211842846

E: jenkinles@hotmail.com


Philippa Durkin

Deputy Principal

Henderson High School

21 Henderson Valley Road

Henderson , Auckland

W: +64 9 838 9085 ext 719

E: pdurkin@hhs.school.nz 


Sharon Hall

Restricted Programmes Coordinator

The Learning Connexion

182 Eastern Hutt Road

Lower Hutt 5019

W: 0800 36 46 36

M: 027 446 2323  

E: S.Hall@tlc.ac.nz

Registration

Provisionally Registered - Renewed (

Expires May 2023

Completed TER Programme, Auckland University, Term 1, 2020

Previously expired 2011


Timeline

Casual Relief Teacher (Mon/Fri 12-3pm)

Timatanga Community School
11.2022 - 12.2022

Assistant Exam Centre Manager & Exam Supervisor

NZQA
11.2022 - 12.2022

Visual Art Teacher - Full Time Relieving

Henderson High School
08.2022 - 09.2022

Casual Relief Teacher

Henderson High School, Waitākere College
07.2021 - 11.2022

Visual Art Teacher

Henderson High School
04.2020 - 05.2021

Teacher Aide - Learning Support

Manurewa High School
02.2019 - 12.2019

Course and Delivery Resource Developer (new Role)

The Learning Connexion
11.2018 - 01.2019

Restricted Programmes Art Mentor

The Learning Connexion
06.2016 - 01.2019

Teacher Education Workshop Assistant

The University Of Canterbury
02.2016 - 06.2016

Painting/Printmaking Lecturer (Fixed Term)

The University Of Canterbury
02.2015 - 11.2015

Long Term Relieving Teacher

Linwood College
05.2007 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Fine Arts (First Class Honours) - Painting

University of Canterbury

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting

University of Canterbury

Diploma of Art & Creativity (Stage One) -

The Learning Connexion

Certificate of Art & Creativity -

The Learning Connexion

Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) -

New Zealand Graduate School of Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Anthropology

University of Otago
Adrienne Millwood