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Billy Drinnan

Whangarei

Summary

Dedicated educator with a strong background in teaching and a commitment to improving educational outcomes for children in New Zealand. Holds a Graduate Diploma in Teaching Primary and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, with experience in various schools in Northland. Skilled in creating inclusive classroom environments that encourage student participation and growth. Aiming to contribute as a relief teacher by utilizing effective teaching methods and building strong student connections.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Blomfield Special School
01.2020 - Current
  • Facilitated instruction in Reading, Mathematics, and Physical Education.
    Integrated Life Skills, Music, and Te Reo Māori into diverse curricula.
    Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
    Implemented assessment strategies to monitor student progress and achievement.

Teacher

Kamo Intermediate School
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Designed engaging writing, reading, and mathematics programs for Year 7-8 learners.
    Conducted physical education activities to encourage teamwork and athletic development.
    Led music classes that nurtured students' artistic expression and performance skills.
    Presented science topics to stimulate curiosity and critical thinking among students.
    Provided Te Reo Māori instruction to enrich cultural understanding and language proficiency.

Teacher

Pompallier Catholic College
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Delivered writing, reading, integrated studies, and ICT instruction for Year 7 and 8 students.
  • Facilitated five distinct Year 7 and 8 Te Reo Māori classes to promote language acquisition.
  • Taught ESOL curriculum for Year 10 through 13 students to enhance English proficiency.

Teacher

Pompallier Catholic College
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Developed and delivered Year 7-8 writing, reading, integrated studies, and ICT curriculum.
  • Taught Year 7-8 Te Reo Māori across five different classes.
  • Instructed Year 10-13 ESOL courses to enhance language proficiency.

Teacher

Pompallier Catholic College
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Facilitated Year 7-8 instruction in Writing, Reading, Integrated Studies, Music, and Te Reo Māori.
  • Delivered Year 10 Social Sciences curriculum to enhance student understanding.
  • Taught Year 10-13 ESOL courses to improve language proficiency and cultural awareness.

Teacher

Kaitaia Abundant Life School
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Year 9 - 10 Social Sciences and Te Reo Māori
  • Year 7- 8 Writing, Reading and Mathematics

Teacher

Kaitaia Abundant Life School
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Year 7 - 8 Mathematics, Writing and Reading

Relief Teacher

Kaitaia
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Year 1 - 8 at the following schools:
  • Pompallier Catholic School
  • Kaingaroa Primary School
  • Oturu Primary School
  • Kaitaia Abundant Life School

Supervisor of the OSCAR After School Programme

Kaitaia Abundant Life School
Kaitaia
01.2010 - 12.2010

Education

Graduate Diploma of Teaching - Primary

Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ
12.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

Massey University
12.2010

Skills

  • Assessment strategies
  • Classroom management
  • Language instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Behavioral management
  • Cultural competency
  • Music education

References

  • Mark Tan, Principal, Kaitaia Abundant Life School, 09 408 2671, 021 147 6687, m.tan@abundantlife.school.nz
  • Richard Stanton, Principal, Pompallier Catholic College, (09) 438 3950, 027 652 4042, Richard.stanton@pompallier.school.nz
  • Kate Fortune, Middle school HOD, Pompallier Catholic College, (09) 438 3950, 021 0274 7499, kate.fortune@pompallier.school.nz
  • Sally Wilkinson, Principal, Blomfield Special School, (09) 438 2105, principal@blomfield.school.nz

Timeline

Teacher

Blomfield Special School
01.2020 - Current

Teacher

Kamo Intermediate School
01.2019 - 12.2019

Teacher

Pompallier Catholic College
01.2018 - 12.2018

Teacher

Pompallier Catholic College
01.2017 - 12.2017

Teacher

Pompallier Catholic College
01.2016 - 12.2016

Teacher

Kaitaia Abundant Life School
01.2015 - 12.2015

Teacher

Kaitaia Abundant Life School
01.2014 - 12.2014

Relief Teacher

01.2013 - 12.2013

Supervisor of the OSCAR After School Programme

Kaitaia Abundant Life School
01.2010 - 12.2010

Graduate Diploma of Teaching - Primary

Massey University

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

Massey University

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