Angela Vermeulen
Tauwharekākaho,CAN
Summary
"Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti arahia o tatou mahi" Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work.” To me, education is the essence of every community and working with people in education daily is a true honour.
My experience in working with school leaders has included developing strategic initiatives and drive organisational change aligned the schools vision, strategic priorities and curriculum development. I have worked with leaders, boards, staff and ākonga in programmes around curriculum development, build projects, health and wellbeing, equity and cultural responsive pedagogy, change leadership, and developing positive team cultures all underpinned by my commitment to equity and upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
As a facilitator for over 10 years I have experience in working with schools to develop their national and local curriculum and I bring expertise in designing and implementing frameworks ensuring educational goals are met. I possess strong leadership skills, guiding and mentoring teams in best practices, fostering collaboration, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, I have supported schools in making data-driven decisions to enhance student engagement and wellbeing.
I have a proven ability to build trusting relationships and I facilitate and lead how to have courageous conversations. I am a certified coach and mentor, dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to make meaningful sustainable change and growth for themselves and their work.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Adviser
Ministry Of Education
01.2025 - Current
- My role delivers services and supports across all education levels to ensure equitable outcomes for ākonga and whānau.
- I provide guidance to the schooling sector to achieve outcomes for ākonga.
- I take a continuous improvement approach, and be willing to adopt new ideas to support the education community.
- I use my practical experience and knowledge of the schooling sector, including relevant legislation and regulations to support schools.
- I use my experience in leading strategic initiatives to build effective partnerships and providing high-quality advice.
Lead Facilitator
Tātai Aho Rau, CORE Education
06.2014 - 12.2024
- Team Cultures: I have worked with school leaders and I have a proven track record of bringing people together, leading, coaching, and mentoring others to achieve collective goals and outcomes.
- Local and National Curriculum: I have experience and skills to work collectively to design and support implementation of a local and national curriculum using alignment of the NZC or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
- Ākonga at the Centre: I have extensive experience supporting schools to develop learner agency and programmes where learners are at the centre. I supported schools to create future-focused pedagogies and rich learning environments where every ākonga will thrive.
- Data-driven decision making: Experience in rich evidence-based pedagogy to support quality teaching practice and support schools to use data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improving practice.
- Relationship building and communication: Cultivate and maintain trusted relationships with colleagues, schools, Iwi, Hapū, and Ministry staff.
- Implementation and change management: Experienced in championing and supporting the implementation of change and new curriculum initiatives, ensuring schools develop a highly effective curriculum.
- Leading Professional Development: Proficient in leading professional development in schools, coordinating specialised input and delivering specific projects with a focus on effective implementation and outcomes.
- Equity by design: I have supported school's to create safe, culturally responsive and inclusive learning environments for all where conversations always centre the ākonga and remain focused on developing equitable education in Aotearoa. My expertise in leading schools to actively honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi supports both a bi-cultural and multi-cultural rich environment where all languages, cultures and identities are valued and upheld.
- Collaboration and Team Leadership: For over a decade I have specialised in supporting schools, teams and leaders to developing highly effective collaborative practice and team approaches to support a strong culture for learning.
Teacher
Breens Intermediate
01.2009 - 06.2014
- Expertise in creating inclusive learning environments that respect and integrate diverse cultural backgrounds, and the ability to implement culturally relevant pedagogy.
- Skilled in tailoring lessons to meet the diverse learning needs of students, providing personalised support, and using formative and summative assessments to track and guide ākonga progress.
- Strong ability to establish positive relationships with ākonga, colleagues, and whānau, fostering trust, respect, and a supportive learning environment.
- Committed to ongoing self-reflection and professional growth, regularly seeking opportunities for development to enhance teaching strategies and stayed current with educational trends and best practices.
- Proven ability to maintain a positive and productive learning environment, effectively managing behaviour while prioritising learners' emotional and mental well-being.
- Experienced in working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and the wider community to support student learning, contribute to school initiatives, and share best practices.
Education
Bachelors of Teaching And Learning -
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, CAN12.2008
Skills
- Leads transformative change leadership approaches to encourage leaders and ensure change involves and empowers all stakeholders
- Skilled in leading the implementation and development of the New Zealand Curriculum by fostering a partnership approach with schools, ensuring alignment, promoting culturally responsive teaching practices, and guiding staff in effective curriculum delivery to enhance outcomes for every ākonga
- Developed strategies in leading the assessment for learning by developing and implementing effective evaluation strategies, analysing student data to inform practice and ensuring alignment in order to foster a culture of continuous improvement across the school community
- Proven ability to develop and maintain professional and confidential relationships
- Certified coach and mentor supporting people to make meaningful and sustainable changes
- Specialise in leading cultural capability and equity design initiatives underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Specialise in leading team development by building highly effective, professional and positive teams
- Lead facilitator with extensive skills in the design, delivery and evaluation of professional development
- Excellent communication and conversation skills, with the ability to support people to have courageous conversations to maintain professional relationships built on trust and manaakitanga
- Excellent relationship and stakeholder management experience
- Excellent writing and communication skills
Certification
- Executive and Organisational Coaching Certificate, 2024, International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Te Hapūtanga o Te Reo – NZ Certificate in Te Reo (He Pi Ka Pao) Level 1 and 2 – Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
- Te Hapūtanga o Te Reo – NZ Certificate in Te Reo (He Pi Ka Rere) Level 3 and 4 – Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
- Transforming Educational Leadership: University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (2015) Level 5
- Accredited facilitator with the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience in partnership with Tātai Aho Rau
- Bachelor of Teaching and Learning, University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha, 2006-2008
Languages
Māori
Limited Working
Timeline
Education Adviser
Ministry Of Education
01.2025 - Current
Lead Facilitator
Tātai Aho Rau, CORE Education
06.2014 - 12.2024
Teacher
Breens Intermediate
01.2009 - 06.2014
Bachelors of Teaching And Learning -
University of Canterbury
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