Anna Alfano

• Set expectations for the team, monitoring of progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed through PGC's.
• Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
• Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
• Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviours and standards.
• Developed team members' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
• Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
• Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
• Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
• Assisted in recruitment.

• Implementation of Structured Literacy Programme and Spelling Programme (School Wide)
• Served as a mentor for teachers, providing guidance on effective instructional techniques related to structured literacy development.
• Implemented research-based intervention programs that significantly improved struggling students reading skills over time.
• Continuously refined instructional practices through professional development opportunities, staying informed of current trends and best practices within the field of literacy education.
• Lead School Professional Development for The Writing Revolution and provided mentoring for teachers.
• Analyse of school wide data to inform decisions for PLD and relevant programs to enhance student engagement and outcomes.
• Part of the Curriculum Team and the implementation of The Learner First Mathematics
• Co-ordinated parent workshops aimed at enhancing families involvement in children's literacy development

• On-going team reflection on the collaborative approach to ensure children’s engagement and learning needs are met
• Extensive professional development for writing, use of ICT within the classroom and ILE pedagogy
• Catered for a variety of needs and challenging behaviours presented in the class
• Provided an inclusive, positive and safe environment
• Implemented a behaviour management plan based around positive praise and re-enforcement
• Able to confidently analyse assessment data for planning, student feedback and teacher evaluation
• Setup of collaborative systems
• Associate Teacher
• Undertaken Me and My School Survey
• Based on current research, implemented AKO groups across the school to explicitly teach wellbeing practices including character strengths, self-regulation, building self-esteem and self-efficacy
• Analysed Student voice data and shared this through professional learning sessions with staff
• Responsible for organizing all sporting events in the Junior and Senior School
• Collaborative Classroom Teacher
• Wellbeing and Engagement Within-School Leader
• Junior Kapa Haka Leader
• Production Team Member
• Coding Club.

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Head of Sports Scrum Team
• Organisation for the Cross Country Zone Event
• Conducted Sport Scrum Meetings and delegation of sporting roles within the school
• Reporting bi-annually to the BOT
• Attending termly Zone Meetings
• Zone Treasurer
• Teaching songs and actions such as He Honore, Haere Mai and Hallelujah Songs including Rakau Sticks
• Performing in cultural festivals, community days and to local preschools and rest homes
• Planned and implemented the dance component to our last two productions
• Co-produced our recent whole school production of Jack and the Beanstalk
• Setup Coding Club (using Scratch) in break times for Year 4 -6 children

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