Amanda Old
Torbay,AUK
Summary
Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated and passionate primary teacher with extensive experience across diverse year levels. Strong focus on student well-being, neurodiversity, and inclusive learning practices. Skilled in structured literacy, ICT integration, and fostering positive, engaging classroom environments, and family connections.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent
My children
Torbay
12.2013 - Current
- Use Kindo as a parent.
- Use competitor products as a parent.
ESOL Teacher, CRT Release, Reliever, Year 5 Teacher
Forrest Hill School
04.2019 - 08.2025
- Delivered structured literacy and Prime Maths programmes
- Taught and promoted Te Reo Mnori through classroom and school TV initiatives
- Implemented trauma-informed and resilience-focused strategies
- Conducted reading assessments using DIBELS and MAZE
- Engaged with Enviroschools and Te Tiriti
- Waitangi-focused training
Intermediate Science & ICT Teacher, House Leader, iLead Teacher
Pinehurst School
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Taught Year 7-8 Cambridge Science and Year 7 Cambridge ICT
- Supported staff in integrating ICT into teaching practice
- Led Kauri House, organising assemblies and events such as Wearable Arts
- Delivered ICT professional development sessions for staff
Primary Teacher (Fixed-term positions), PRT Release Teacher, Relief Teacher
Red Beach Primary School
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Year 5/6 teacher (2015), Year 2 maternity cover (2014)
- Assessed student achievement against National Standards
- Adapted teaching to support a wide range of learning needs
Year 3 teacher
Browns Bay Primary School
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Achieved full teaching registration
Relief/Primary Teacher
Various Schools (Browns Bay, Bayswater, Belmont, Kristin, Albany)
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Led small learning assistance group in Maths at Kristin
- Adapted planning for diverse learning needs
Education
Graduate Diploma of Primary Teaching -
Massey University
01.2010
Bachelor of Business Studies - Marketing Communications & Management
Massey University
01.2008
NCEA Levels 1-3 -
Long Bay College
01.2005
Skills
- ICT integration and staff professional development delivery
- ICT teacher
- Structured literacy instruction
- Trauma-informed pedagogy
- Te Tiriti O Waitangi education
- ESOL assessment and teaching
- Te Reo Māori integration
- Leadership and mentoring roles
References
Available on request.
Timeline
ESOL Teacher, CRT Release, Reliever, Year 5 Teacher
Forrest Hill School
04.2019 - 08.2025
Intermediate Science & ICT Teacher, House Leader, iLead Teacher
Pinehurst School
01.2016 - 04.2019
Parent
My children
12.2013 - Current
Primary Teacher (Fixed-term positions), PRT Release Teacher, Relief Teacher
Red Beach Primary School
01.2013 - 01.2015
Year 3 teacher
Browns Bay Primary School
01.2011 - 01.2012
Relief/Primary Teacher
Various Schools (Browns Bay, Bayswater, Belmont, Kristin, Albany)
01.2010 - 12.2010
Graduate Diploma of Primary Teaching -
Massey University
Bachelor of Business Studies - Marketing Communications & Management
Massey University
NCEA Levels 1-3 -
Long Bay College
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