Brett Donaldson
7 St John Street Matata
Summary
Dynamic Secondary School Teacher at Whakatane High School, skilled in fostering student engagement through relationship building and collaborative teaching. Successfully implemented Te Kotahitanga, enhancing critical thinking and creativity. Adept at adapting lesson plans to diverse learning styles, while effectively managing classroom behaviour to create a positive learning environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Teacher
Whakatane High School
01.1998 - Current
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Assisted in classroom management by implementing effective behaviour strategies and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse student learning styles and needs for improved comprehension.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking and creativity among students.
- Helped implement Te Kotahitanga at WHS
- Was SCT for many years
Education
Bachelor of Social Science - Economics/History
University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand, NZDiploma of Teaching - Secondary Education
Christchurch Teachers College
Skills
- Peer collaboration
- Collaborative teaching
- Student motivation
- Verbal and written communication
- Dedicated to enhancing student engagement through relationship building
Timeline
Secondary School Teacher
Whakatane High School
01.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Social Science - Economics/History
University of Waikato
Diploma of Teaching - Secondary Education
Christchurch Teachers College