Alana Tissingh

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Increased student literacy engagement by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
• Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Guided and supported Provisionally Registered Teacher by demonstrating and implementing effective Teacher Pedagogy, Classroom Management, Planning and Assessment Protocols as a Mentor Teacher.
• Guided and supported Student Teachers from Te Wananga O Aotearoa, demonstrating effective Teacher Pedagogy, Classroom Management, Planning and Assessment Protocols as a Associate Teacher.

Year 1/ New Entrance Flow on Classroom, Year 4/5 Classroom. (Available for any age group within the School).

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Planned specific and engaging activities based on syndicate themes and topics they were learning.
• Integrated Te Reo Maaori within the classroom with commands, subjects and specific Te Reo Maaori lessons.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

• Taught multiple age groups year 4/5, 5/6, and 7/8.
• Implemented and evaluated student assessments and produced interim reports.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Coordinator of Te Ao Maaori within the School, including ongoing teacher to teacher discussion and instructional strategies for implementation into the classroom.
• Coordinator of Outdoor Camps including planning activities, accommodation, RAMS forms, transport, and medical requirements.
• Professional Development in Literacy, EnviroSchools, Nathan Mikaere-Wallis ( Children Development/First 1000 days), Mathematics, Children Psychology, Te Ao Maaori.

Year 1 Provisionally Registered Teacher - Year 1/2 Classroom (Term 1 and 2) - Year 5/6 Classroom (Term 3 and 4)

• Interim assessment and report writing (20, 40, 80, and 6 Year Net)
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures, including texts in Te Reo Maaori.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
• Support and co-constructing ability-based lessons with Teacher-Aide based on IEP.
• Coordinator of Junior Sports events, including assistance with sports events on and off school site.
• Professional Development Courses on Mathematics and Reading Level 1-4, Writing and science Level 5-8
• Ongoing observation on and by mentor teacher and other colleagues.
• Ongoing reflection on teaching and classroom management.
• Ongoing Weekly mentor meetings and feed-forward discussions.
• Mathematics In-service Bruce Moody.

Year 2 Provisionally Registered Teacher - Year 5 Classroom 2016

• Interim assessment and report writing (Mid and End of Year)
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures, including texts in Te Reo Maaori.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
• Support and co-constructing ability-based lessons with Teacher-Aide based on IEP.
• Coordinator of Sporting and Outdoor events, including assistance with sports events on and off school site and School Camps.
• Professional Development Courses on Mathematics and Reading Level 1-4, Writing and science Level 5-8.
• Ongoing observation on and by mentor teacher and other colleagues.
• Ongoing reflection on teaching and classroom management.
• Ongoing Weekly mentor meetings and feed-forward discussions.
• Mathematics In-service Bruce Moody.
• Literacy In-service with Lyn Pascoe (University of Waikato).