Bridie Horsfall
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom practice, inclusive education, professional development. Equipped with an extensive background in inclusive education environments. Student-centric educator, academic facilitator and experience supporting students with specific learning difficulties. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scale A Teacher
Te Whai Hiringa Peterhead
2022.06 - Current
- Experienced in supporting neurodiverse students with complex needs through inclusive practice.
- DIMIC trained and experienced in delivering structured literacy through Phonics Plus.
- Communicated frequently with parents and whanau through class Facebook to provide feedback and inform whenas of important events.
- My classroom reflects the interests of my students responsive to the priorities of the community.
- Kept students motivated with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies informed by PB4L and Incredible Years .
- Experienced in teaching the Aotearoa New Zealand history curriculum.
Learning Support Coordinator
Ministry Of Education
2019.02 - 2022.07
- Designed in class support programmes for specific students through curriculum modification and adaptations.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Maintained the SENCO roll.
- Gathered data and information to identify students with dyslexia.
- Supported transitions utilising a Universal Design for Learning plan that gathered information from whānau, kaiako and students.
- Developed individual learning programs with whānau, kaiako and leadership.
Principal
Pōrangahua School
2016.02 - 2019.12
- Oversaw daily management and set the schools vision, teaching and learning in consultation with kaiako and community.
- Worked with teachers to design effective teaching techniques, and classroom management strategies.
- Embedded the Treaty principals in daily routines and classroom curriculum.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers through whanau hui.
- Mentored newly hired educators and kaiawhina, providing encouragement and feedback.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Complex Educational Needs - Education
Massey High School
Auckland, NZ12.2022
Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE) -
Massey High School
Auckland, NZ07.2005
Bachelor of Education (Teaching - Primary Option) -
Massey High School
Auckland, NZ04.2002
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Special Education
- Curriculum Development
- Community Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
Certification
Te Reo Māori (level 2)
Certificate in Māori Ora
Reading Recovery Trained
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Scale A Teacher
Te Whai Hiringa Peterhead
2022.06 - Current
Learning Support Coordinator
Ministry Of Education
2019.02 - 2022.07
Principal
Pōrangahua School
2016.02 - 2019.12
Post Graduate Diploma in Complex Educational Needs - Education
Massey High School
Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE) -
Massey High School
Bachelor of Education (Teaching - Primary Option) -
Massey High School
Te Reo Māori (level 2)
Certificate in Māori Ora
Reading Recovery Trained
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