- Enjoy participating in going to the gym for overall physical and mental well-being
- Camping
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Gardening
- Theatre
- Mountain biking and trail riding
- Holidaying with family
Craig Dryden
Howick,AUK
Summary
Dynamic leader and educator at Howick College, adept in fostering bicultural inclusivity and pioneering innovative learning programs. Excelled in relationship building, demonstrated through successful co-leadership of the Co-Dean system and mentoring roles. Proven track record in enhancing curriculum quality and student engagement, leveraging strong communication and leadership skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Dean of Bell House
Howick College
01.2018 - Current
- Successfully co-led the implementation of the Co-Dean system as one of the first two Deans in the role, fostering collaborative approaches to pastoral care and strengthening support for both staff and students.
- Facilitated data-driven decision making by utilising assessment tools to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Established collaborations with external providers to provide students with real-world experiences.
- Served as an advocate for departmental needs by effectively communicating with Senior Leadership Team.
- Developed strong relationships with a range of staff throughout the school to create clear communication.
- Implemented initiatives to drive curriculum quality and target learning outcomes showcasing high expectations with a commitment to excellence.
Teacher of Health & Physical Education
Howick College
01.2015 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Organised and led educational trip to Cambodia and Thailand broadening students' real-world understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Physical Education - Health & Physical Education
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZPostgraduate Diploma in Education - Health & Physical Education
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZSkills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Relationship building
- Innovative learning programmes
- Mentoring
- Diversified approaches to teaching & learning
- Bicultural inclusivity
Accomplishments
- Lead Special Olympics team to titles in football and basketball.
- Managed Girls 1st XI Football team to winning Regional Championship, 3rd in Satellite Tournament & gained entrance to New Zealand top Football tournament for first time in over 30 years.
- Coached Boys Academy Football Team to runner-up in Regional Championship.
- Winner of a tennis tournament in doubles.
- Played representative Touch Rugby for East Auckland Schoolboys.
Certification
- National Certificate of Licensees
- Retail Managers Certificate for Mitchell & Butlers
- Managers Licence Certificate for Mitchell & Butlers
- Diploma Sales Management
Interests
Timeline
Co-Dean of Bell House
Howick College
01.2018 - Current
Teacher of Health & Physical Education
Howick College
01.2015 - Current
- National Certificate of Licensees
- Retail Managers Certificate for Mitchell & Butlers
- Managers Licence Certificate for Mitchell & Butlers
- Diploma Sales Management
Bachelor of Physical Education - Health & Physical Education
University of Auckland
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Health & Physical Education
University of Auckland
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