Chrissy Calder
Christchurch,Bryndwr
Summary
He uri ahau nō Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa.
Experienced and dedicated kaiako with a positive attitude and a strong focus on exposing tamariki to experiences that strengthen their capabilities as lifelong learners.
Passionate about fostering te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, the taonga handed down to us by our tīpuna, within te ao Māori and the wider world.
At kura, I am committed to fostering connections with kaiako, tamariki and whānau, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes, and fostering a positive learning environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Kaiako
Te Waka Unua
01.2025 - Current
.2 job share in Te Mahaanui
Kaiako
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate School
01.2008 - Current
. 6 kaiako and kaiārahi i te reo Māori
Education
Level 6 - Te Reo Māori
Te Aho O Te Reo Māori
04-2024
Master of Education (Hōaka Pounamu) - Bilingual And Immersion Teaching Endorsement
Te Whare Wānanga O Waitaha/University of Canterbury
Ōtautahi12-2021
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Curriculum and planning
- Whakawhanaungatanga - connecting with tamariki, whānau and the hapori
- Mātaiao - learning in the environment
- Kaiako tūara - associate teacher
Timeline
Kaiako
Te Waka Unua
01.2025 - Current
Kaiako
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate School
01.2008 - Current
Level 6 - Te Reo Māori
Te Aho O Te Reo Māori
Master of Education (Hōaka Pounamu) - Bilingual And Immersion Teaching Endorsement
Te Whare Wānanga O Waitaha/University of Canterbury
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