Bridie Horsfall
Learning Support Coordinator
Hastings,HKB
Summary
I am a leadership professional with influential experience in team management and strong organisational and communication skills, currently employed as a learning support coordinator. Experienced in early identification of learning needs and evidence-informed decision. I promote interprofessional collaboration, build strong partnerships with parents and whānua and within the teaching team inclusive of learning coaches (kaiāwhina).
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Learning Support Coordinator
Waipukurau School
Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay
02.2020 - Current
- Identified learning needs and coordinates assessment, collaboration and planning around individuals and whānau. Data is recorded and maintained on the learning support register.
- Used the tiered support model, to evaluate, problem-solve and determine how to promote ongoing progress for akōnga.
- Promoted inclusive classroom practices (such as universal design for learning) to ensure that is learning accessible for all students. Through growth coaching strengthened kaiako capabilities to recognise and use multiple means of engagement so that all akōnga can actively learn.
- Effectively planned ensuring that whānau aspirations and akōnga views were heard, clear purpose set, time bound, ensuring that participants expertise, roles and responsibilities were recognised.
- Encouraged team work by building foundational trust, ako ako, liaisoning with Ministry service providers and other outside agencies.
- Supported vertical and horizontal transitions.
Principal
Porangahau Primary
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
SENCO and Literacy Leader
Bridge Pa Primary
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
02.2009 - 12.2016
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling readers.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
- Worked with parents, teachers and school leadership to develop tailored education plans for students.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and determine priorities and resource needs.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching - Complex Learning Neeeds
Massey University
Albany, Auckland 02.2021 - Current
New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Maori (level 2) - Te Reo Māori
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
Napier 02.2019 - 11.2019
Reading Recovery - Learning Support
Ministry of Education
Napier 02.2014 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) -
Massey University
Palmerston North 02.1999 - 11.2002
Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE) -
Massey University
Palmerston North 02.2005 - 11.2005
Skills
eLearning understanding
undefinedProfessional Development
2021
Graduate Diploma Specialist Teaching: Complex Learning Needs
Massey University
Bal-a- vis - x Two-day workshop Alexandra Pattington
FASD Workshop RTLB
2020
uLearn20 Conference - Core Education: Tatai Aho Rau
Children’s Rights - MOE
One day workshop
Karen Britten Workshop – RTLB Forum
Interrupting the Woodcock-Johnston Screening Assessment
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Modules
Hawkes Bay Hospital
Sue Larkey Webinars
10 key strategies to increase engagement and participation
What is ASD?
Strategies to engage children who learn differently.
2019
Te reo Maori level 2
Selected for the pilot Shadow Principal Project – Six beginning principals were selected in New Zealand for sabbatical leave to shadow an experienced principal. I was placed in Hunua School shadowing Kris Burden and then I hosted her at my school, expensives were covered by TeachNZ.
Lester Flockton - ‘Taking the Lead’ Seminar.
Auckland August 6th
Strategies when working with children with Autism – Facilitator: Cath Schofield
Workshop for teacher Aides and SENCO
Introduction to Leadership Growth Coaching Workshop - two-day workshop facilitated by Growth Coaching NZ
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching - Complex Learning Neeeds
Massey University
02.2021 - Current
Learning Support Coordinator
Waipukurau School
02.2020 - Current
New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Maori (level 2) - Te Reo Māori
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
02.2019 - 11.2019
Principal
Porangahau Primary
02.2017 - 12.2019
Reading Recovery - Learning Support
Ministry of Education
02.2014 - 11.2014
SENCO and Literacy Leader
Bridge Pa Primary
02.2009 - 12.2016
Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE) -
Massey University
02.2005 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) -
Massey University
02.1999 - 11.2002
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