Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Angela Peach

Taumarunui,MWT

Summary

Tēnā koe


I am a New Zealand registered teacher with 12 years’ experience within the education sector. Whilst I am passionate about teaching, I am open to exploring new career pathways which make use of the many transferable skills gained in the teaching and education profession. I work well with others of diverse ages and backgrounds and consider myself a warm, approachable and caring person. I am reliable, responsible, able to multi-task and meet deadlines. I have proven excellent administration abilities and communication skills. I have demonstrated an ability to remain calm and effective under pressure, while supporting others to meet their needs and goals.


Ngā mihi nui

Angela

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secondary Teacher

Taumarunui High School
06.2022 - Current
  • Teaching: planning, preparing, and delivering lessons, setting and marking assignments, and assessing student work for national qualifications
  • Reflection and adaptation of practices to facilitate best outcomes for students and whānau
  • Student management: observing and managing student behaviour, keeping extensive records and managing a wide variety of administrative requirements, writing reports on students, and meeting with parents, whānau and caregivers
  • Fostering a positive, inclusive, student-wellbeing and achievement-focused environment
  • Professional development: keeping up to date with curriculum changes and assessment methods, up-to-date with educational research findings and development, and participating in or organising extracurricular activities
  • Growing my knowledge and skills to honor Te Tiriti o Waitangi within my practice
  • Other responsibilities: attending departmental and staff meetings, and working when school is closed for administration, preparation, and planning.

Big Picture Learning Advisor

Taumarunui High School
06.2022 - Current
  • BPL Advisory teacher duties and responsibilities: Teach, inspire, bond, organize, and manage learning
  • Act as mentor and support resource

This can include: Identifying student interests, passions

and curiosities, and supporting students to explore

these in great depth

  • Facilitating student careers exploration and further study / training / vocational experience options
  • Facilitating work experience, internships
  • Providing support through application processes for further study, apprenticeships and / or employment applications for senior secondary students
  • Help teachers understand and implement innovative ideas
  • Advisory teachers work with students and their class to pursue rigor, relationships, and relevance: Rigor: Challenge students to improve their performance and deepen their learning across all learning goals
  • Relationships: Support students to learn to work with peers, mentors, and others in the community
  • Relevance: Work with students to find their interests and ensure that projects and internships are connected to those interests
  • Advisory teachers teach and support 'one student at a time within a community of learners'
  • I have completed professional development relating to this role

This includes being selected to attend a five-day BPL

Advisor Course in New South Wales, December 2023

  • I have also been selected to attend a four-day educational Coaching Course in Sydney, July 2024.

Long-term Relief Teacher

Taumarunui High School
02.2013 - 12.2018
  • While raising my children and studying towards a formal teaching qualification, I was employed as a Long-term Relief Teacher at Taumarunui High School
  • My responsibilities and duties included the planning, implementation and assessment of my own English, Math, Social Studies, Careers and student mentoring classes for year 9 to 13 students.

Education

Bachelor of Teaching and Learning -

University of Waikato

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Course Development
  • Academic Writing
  • Literacy
  • Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Data Privacy
  • Adolescent Development
  • Positive Behaviour Support
  • Leadership
  • Attentive Listening
  • Growth Mindset
  • Team Work
  • Administration
  • Computer Literacy
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Creative Thinking

Certification

Teaching Practise Certificate, Ministry of Education, Current

References

Mrs Erika Lerm

Deputy Principal

Taumarunui High School


  • 07 8957179 extn: 412
  • Erika.lerm@taumarunuihighschool.co.nz


Mrs Melissa Taiaroa

Senior Advisory Teacher 

Taumarunui High School


  • 07 8957179 extn: 521
  • melissa.taiaroa@taumarunuihighschool.co.nz



Mrs Julie Gilbert

Senior Leadership Team 

Guidance Counsellor 

Taumarunui High School


  • 07 8957179 extn: 436
  • Julie.Gilbert@taumarunuihighschool.co.nz

Hobbies and Interests

Being in the outdoors 

History

Photography

Writing

Timeline

Secondary Teacher

Taumarunui High School
06.2022 - Current

Big Picture Learning Advisor

Taumarunui High School
06.2022 - Current

Long-term Relief Teacher

Taumarunui High School
02.2013 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Teaching and Learning -

University of Waikato
Angela Peach