- Triathlon (Training for Ironman Taupō 2026)
- Hiking
- Team Sport
- Mindfulness and Meditation
- Technology and Innovation
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Callum Birch
Christchurch,New Zealand
Summary
I am a passionate and future-focused educator with a strong ability to build meaningful relationships and support tamariki in seeing themselves as capable contributors to their communities and the environment. I’m energised by opportunities to connect learning to real-world contexts, nurturing curiosity and encouraging critical thinking about wellbeing, sustainability, and the future. Central to my practice is instilling a growth mindset and fostering inclusive, values-based learning experiences. I bring a relational, equity-focused approach to working with students and whānau, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the importance of youth voice. In pursuing an advisory role, I aim to work alongside teachers and leaders to promote culturally responsive, learner-centred environments that inspire leadership, action, and positive change.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Marshland Primary School
01.2023 - Current
- Collaboratively teaching the New Zealand curriculum to year 3-4 students. Currently teaching year 5-6 students.
- PE Health and Sport Strategic team member 2024 - Present
- Supporting school-wide teaching practice by contributing to professional development, modelling best practice, and supporting communication and leadership across teams
Classroom Teacher
Addington Te Kura Taumatua
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Teaching the New Zealand curriculum to year 4, 5 and 6 students
Casual Security Guard and Event Host
Red Badge Security
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Security with a temporary private security personnel license using social skills to provide customer service and safety to patrons at events and business places
Office Manager
Maximus Trading Ltd
11.2015 - 01.2021
- Inventory controller of appliances, internal sales/customer service and general office management tasks
Technical Support Consultant
MYOB
10.2014 - 11.2015
- First point of call for clients requiring a solution to software issues
Checkout Operator
Countdown
09.2011 - 03.2014
- Provide friendly and quick service to customers purchasing groceries
Summer Camp Counsellor
Eastern 4H Education and Conference Centre
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Leader and role model for boys aged 8-16. Live-in 24-hour responsibility and oversight of the campers, maintaining their safety and well-being
Education
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning - Primary
University of Canterbury
12.2021
Diploma in Business - Level 5
Ara Institute of Canterbury
11.2018
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Responsive to new challenges
- Technology integration
- Student development
- Event coordination
- Relationship building
About Me
- D.O.B. 21/01/1995
- NZ Permanent Resident/NZ citizen
- Full NZ Driver's License - Defensive Driving course completed 2012
- 17 Cleland Street, Belfast, Christchurch, 8051, New Zealand, 0272764805
- Caal@hotmail.co.nz
Interests
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Marshland Primary School
01.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Addington Te Kura Taumatua
01.2022 - 01.2023
Casual Security Guard and Event Host
Red Badge Security
01.2021 - 01.2022
Office Manager
Maximus Trading Ltd
11.2015 - 01.2021
Technical Support Consultant
MYOB
10.2014 - 11.2015
Summer Camp Counsellor
Eastern 4H Education and Conference Centre
06.2013 - 09.2013
Checkout Operator
Countdown
09.2011 - 03.2014
Diploma in Business - Level 5
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning - Primary
University of Canterbury
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