Bernice Swain
Christchurch,Canterbury
Summary
Skilled Team Leader with experience in supervising, training, and motivating teams. Strengths include project management, conflict resolution, and effective communication skills. Strong belief in using my skills to contribute to a healthy community.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mana Ake Team Leader
STAND Children's Services
Opawa, Christchurch
09.2020 - Current
- Expert in children's mental health and wellbeing
- Building relationships with members of the Mana Ake collaborative including NGOs and schools
- Manage and support of a team of 7 workers
- Manage and support for two 'blended' teams who work across clusters of schools
- Conversant with many aspects of the Children's Workforce in Christchurch/Canterbury
Mana Ake Kaimahi
STAND Children's Services
Opawa, Christchurch
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Meet with families who have wellbeing concerns for their children
- Plan and implement support strategies for children and their families
- Work collaboratively with school staff and Mana Ake staff
- Deliver parent information sessions
- Communicate verbally and in writing
Team Leader Year 1 - 6
Haeata Community Campus
Aranui, Christchurch
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Collaborative management of a team of 14 teachers and 10 teacher aides
- Overall responsibility for a cohort of 200 children
- Management of learning support programmes
- Professional development delivery
- Performance management
Deputy Principal
Lyttelton Primary School
Lyttelton, Christchurch
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Implementation of place based curriculum
- Management of learning support and individual programmes
- Implementation of restorative justice programme school wide
- Professional development leadership
Deputy Principal/Teacher
Freeville Primary School
New Brighton, Christchurch
01.2007 - 12.2014
- Management of senior school - Years 5 to 8
- Staff support and appraisal
- Curriculum planning and implementation
- Behavior management leadership
Education
Bachelor of Teaching And Learning - Primary - Education
University of Canterbury
Christchurch11-2007
Diploma of Primary Teaching - Education
University of Canterbury
Christchurch11-1989
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Performance Evaluations
- Meeting facilitation
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Documentation And Reporting
- Problem-Solving
Affiliations
- Chairperson for The Kōwhai Collective - a group of local designers who sell their work through a central city shop.
Certification
- Registered teacher
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mana Ake Team Leader
STAND Children's Services
09.2020 - Current
Mana Ake Kaimahi
STAND Children's Services
10.2019 - 09.2020
Team Leader Year 1 - 6
Haeata Community Campus
09.2016 - 08.2019
Deputy Principal
Lyttelton Primary School
01.2015 - 08.2016
Deputy Principal/Teacher
Freeville Primary School
01.2007 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Teaching And Learning - Primary - Education
University of Canterbury
Diploma of Primary Teaching - Education
University of Canterbury
- Registered teacher
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