Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Achievements List
References
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Timeline
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Connor Mackinnon

Spreydon,New Zealand

Summary

I am an experienced and dedicated worker with a wide range of skills.

I have shown adaptability to suit any role, providing a confident and collaborative team member.

During a many years of employment, I have worked in various customer service roles. I have worked in physically demanding positions such as civil drainage, and tiling.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Cashmere Primary School Te Pae Kererū
Cashmere, Christchurch
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Year 6 Fixed term, Fulltime collaborative position.
  • Implemented the Ideal learning approach as part of the literacy curriculum
  • Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.

Teacher

Hampstead Primary School
Hampstead, Ashburton
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Year 1 Fixed term, Full year position implementing BSLA and Numicon programs.
  • Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.

Tiling Assistant

Waimak Tiling
Rangiora, Christchurch
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • For the whole of 2021 I worked as a tilers assistant, learning the trade and shadowing a tiler with 20+ years experience.
  • During the year my roles consisted of applying grout, silicone and progressed to independently completing small projects.
  • This role was able to expose me to learning a new trade, along side giving me experience running my own projects

Sales Associate

Fairfax Media
Christchurch, New Zealand
03.2015 - 03.2018
  • After working on a casual contract since 2015, in 2017 I was offered a permanent part-time contract as I had proved my value as a worker
  • I had shown that I had the drive and skill to become a productive and valuable team member
  • I proved myself to be a reliable dependable worker so they wanted me to work on a regular basis.

Education

Bachelor of teaching and Learning (Primary) -

University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Christchurch, NZ
06-2021

Rangiora High School, New Zealand
01.2014

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Flexible and Adaptive
  • Learning Strategies
  • Group and Individual Instruction

Achievements List

  • 2017-2018, Gained a position as a Residential Assistant at University Hall.
  • 2018, Selected in Division one rugby team at Ohoka Rugby Club.
  • 2021 Completed Bachelor of Teaching and Learning Degree (Primary)
  • 2022 Selected in Division 1 rugby team at Ashburton Celtic Rugby Club
  • 2022 Completed Level 1 Te Reo Māori course at Te Ahu o Te Rro Maori
  • 2023 Completed Level 2 Te Reo Māori course at Te Ahu o Te Rro Maori

References

  • Carmel Knight, Deputy Principal, Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū. 135 Hackthorne Rd, Cashmere Christchurch, 8022. Ph; 03 322 6786
  • Mary Wise, Teacher, Hampstead Primary School. 55 Wellington Street, Hampstead, Ashburton 7700, New Zealand. Ph; 0272003011
  • Angus McKenzie, Founder, Canterbury Strip Co., 0211868581

Hobbies and Interests

  • I enjoy the outdoors and playing many different sports including tennis, cricket and touch and Rugby at a competitive level.
  • I love to travel and over the past few years have been fortunate enough to travel through many different countries including Wales, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, USA and various countries throughout South East Asia.

Languages

Maori
Limited

Timeline

Teacher

Cashmere Primary School Te Pae Kererū
02.2023 - 12.2023

Teacher

Hampstead Primary School
01.2022 - 12.2022

Tiling Assistant

Waimak Tiling
01.2021 - 01.2022

Sales Associate

Fairfax Media
03.2015 - 03.2018

Bachelor of teaching and Learning (Primary) -

University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Rangiora High School, New Zealand
Connor Mackinnon