Christine Mossop
Darfield,Canterbury
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with a proven track record of fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Committed to encouraging and motivating learners through use of up-to-date pedagogical approaches. Motivated to maximize engagement with te reo Māori, enact principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and promote culturally responsive practices and pedagogy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilitator Professional Learning
Tātai Aho Rau Core Education
, Christchurch
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and facilitated workshops and webinars on topics such as curriculum development, procedures and policies, and team building.
- Conducted assessments on current professional development programs and identified areas for improvement.
- Provided individual coaching sessions to help employees develop new skills, refine existing ones.
- Facilitated discussions among participants during workshops to encourage engagement and active learning.
- Designed training schedules for new and existing employees.
- Analysed training needs to develop new programs or modify and improve existing.
- Evaluated effectiveness of training by using feedback surveys, focus groups and other relative means.
- Monitored staff performance throughout their professional growth cycle to measure progress towards goals.
- Consulted with senior leaders to develop and execute strategy and provide regular updates.
Learning Area Lead - Technology
Darfield High School
Darfield, Canterbury
01.2012 - 02.2023
- Teacher: Technology (years 7-10), Textiles (years 7-11), Food (years 7-10), Workshop-wood (years 7-9), DVC (years 8-13)
- Faculty Lead. Teacher in charge of Design and Visual Communication
- Kāhui Ako Within School and Across School Lead.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to new teachers on classroom management techniques, instructional strategies, and assessment practices.
- Conducted formal observations of classrooms to provide feedback for improvement.
- Assisted in developing innovative teaching methods that support 21st century learning skills.
- Reviewed existing curricula to ensure alignment with NCEA and local curriculum.
- Mentored kaiako on how best to integrate technology into their daily lesson plans.
- Encouraged ākonga critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Provided individualised instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Created an environment that fosters positive relationships between peers.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma Secondary Teaching - Technology
11.2010
Diploma Advanced Computer Aided Design - CAD
11.2009
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Professional Relationships
- Meeting Facilitation
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Student-Centered Learning
- Curriculum Development
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
Accomplishments
- Grow Waitaha Canterbury Lead – Pathways. Developing seamless pathways into, between, and out of schools.
- Project Lead, Marlborough Technology Centre. Local curriculum design. Coaching and mentoring 9 kaiako responsibly for 1000+ ākonga through collaborative inquiry.
- Project Lead, E Whiti! E Whiti! Design thinking partnership between industry and schools.
- Designed and delivered an innovative course ‘Design as an act of Manaakitanga’ to over 200 ākonga across 6 primary schools.
- Subject Matter Expert; development of NCEA Literacy and Numeracy Pedagogy guides for Technology.
- Strategic design and management; 3-year digital fluency project reaching 14 kura across 3 sectors, 130 kaiako and over 1000 ākonga.
- Led a multi-disciplinary team through integrated project based learning programme for over 90 year 10 students. Improved educational outcomes with a 40% improvement in Merit and Excellence results.
Certification
Te Ahu o Te Reo ki Ngāi Tahu, te reo Māori, Completed 2022
Te Whakamānawa, Cultural capability, Tātai Aho Rau Core Education, Completed 2021
Dare to Lead, Facilitated by Kaila Colbin, Boma, Completed 2021
Boma Education Fellow, Led by Boma and powered by Christchurch Airport, Completed 2020
Technical Expertise
- Expert in CAD; ArchiCAD, SketchUp, TinkerCAD, Fusion 360, Solid Works, Revit, Inventor, 3D Studio Max, Vectorworks.
- Adobe suite, Google suite, Microsoft suite.
- Competent with workshop tools and equipment; hand tools, power tools, plant and machinery.
- Experienced with sewing machines, overlockers and other textile equipment.
- Proficient with strategies for food technology related learning.
Affiliations
- President Hurunui Netball club
- Premiere netball umpire
- Netball coach and manager - West Melton Netball Club
- Running
- Reading
- Renovating 1972 Zephyr caravan
Referees
- Available upon request
Timeline
Facilitator Professional Learning - Tātai Aho Rau Core Education
02.2023 - Current
Learning Area Lead - Technology - Darfield High School
01.2012 - 02.2023
Massey University - Post Graduate Diploma Secondary Teaching, Technology
Ara Institute of Canterbury - Diploma Advanced Computer Aided Design, CAD
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