Accomplished educator devoted to students' needs. Focused on helping students manage and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems negatively impacting wellbeing or academic success. Go above and beyond to enhance student experiences and help each reach full potential.
Student-focused counselor and advisor with strong background in student support and crisis intervention. Drives student success by partnering closely with administrators, teachers and guardians on diverse initiatives. Background in one-on-one assistance and group instruction. Talented in facilitating special needs applications.
Gifted in counseling, student advocacy and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the support program. Delicate in handling issues involving cultural and socioeconomic differences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Tomarata Primary School
Tomarata, Northland
06.2019 - 12.2022
Worked closely with outside agencies to develop individualized learning plans tailored to meet each student's needs.
Deputy Principal
Mangawhai Beach School
Mangawhai, Northland
02.2016 - 06.2019
Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
Associate Principal
Snells Beach School
Snells Beach, Northland
04.2011 - 12.2015
Collaborated with various outside agencies to support and establish programs, lessons and activities for students with special needs.
Education
Bachelor of Education-Teaching - Education
Auckland University
Epsom, NZ
09-2010
Trained Teachers Certificate - Education
Auckland College of Education
Epsom, NZ
11-1981
Teachers College Diploma - Education
Auckland College of Education
Epsom, NZ
02-1981
Skills
Academic Administration
Staff and Educator Guidance
Student Performance Data
Teaching and Learning Assessments
Instructional Leadership
School Community Relations
Performance Improvement
Discipline
Training and Mentoring
Program Implementation
Organizational Leadership
Academic Instruction
Staff Development
Staff Management
Program Management
Goal Planning
Classroom Management
Group and Individual Instruction
Discipline Management
Community Relations
Affiliations
Outside interests include reading,crafting, camping and gardening
highly family orientated
Community Activities
volunteer at the Mangawhai Museum
relief teaching at Mangawhai Beach School
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal
Tomarata Primary School
06.2019 - 12.2022
Deputy Principal
Mangawhai Beach School
02.2016 - 06.2019
Associate Principal
Snells Beach School
04.2011 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Education-Teaching - Education
Auckland University
Trained Teachers Certificate - Education
Auckland College of Education
Teachers College Diploma - Education
Auckland College of Education
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