Dynamic educator with 25 years of diverse teaching experience, including at The Holy Catholic Family School, where I implemented differentiated instruction and fostered strong, supportive relationships. A trained ESL teacher with PYP experience, I integrate inquiry-based learning and global perspectives aligned with the IEA curriculum to inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Skilled in structured literacy and co-teaching, I design inclusive, interdisciplinary learning environments that nurture student agency and empower learners to thrive both academically and socially.
Fixed term maternity leave teaching position
Working with small groups to support their literacy learning using Yolanda Soryl and the Better Start Literacy Approach. Releasing classroom teachers for their CRT and SEN release.
Created Listening and Speaking Targets using WIDA consortium framework in collaboration with Early Years homeroom teachers. Initiated clear framework of targets to improve and prepare overall outcome of students performance ability to enter successfully into Primary years. Prepared and planned appropriate Language-specific domain targets using WIDA consortium framework in collaboration with PYP units of inquiry and Readers and Writers workshop. Actively guided and supported Grade 5 students' as mentor teacher for PYP exhibition. Planned, implemented and assessed PYP transdisciplinary curriculum in collaboration with specialist teachers.
Holy Family School, Sue Goodin (current principal)
Principal, principal@holyfamily.school.nz
(+6442377664)
Titahi Bay North School, Tania Chapman
Assistant Principal: taniachapman@tbn.school.nz
(6427 647 8113)
International School Fiji, Thomas Van Der Wielen
Head of School, Thomas.wielen@iss.school.fj
(my former principal and CEO of International School of Dhaka)
International School Fiji, Mira Van Der Wielen
Mwielen@iss.school.fj
(my former learning support leader at International School Dhaka while I was an EAL/ESL teacher)