Dani Clark
Learning Coach In Primary School
Auckland,AUK
Summary
I was born in Croatia and I come from a multicultural background. I live with my husband and my 13-year-old daughter. Teaching and all of the elements that teaching encompasses are my passion. I believe that if we get the education"right" we have an opportunity to build a better society.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Learning Coach
Ormiston Primary School
Auckland, AUK
02.2022 - Current
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
- Leveraged technology to accelerate learning by providing students with easy-to-access information.
- Coached and mentored less-experienced tutors to observe and measure outcomes.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Offered feedback to other providers to effectively address students' needs.
- Applied differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Supported students in the use of technology to enhance their learning.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff members to evaluate program success and alignment with student needs.
- Supported student learning needs and provided individualized guidance to promote academic goal-achievement.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platforms and other delivery channels.
Primary School Teacher
Rowandale Primary School
Auckland, Auckland
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and coursework.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Registered student progress and attendance on the database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Conducted evaluations to measure the performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Teacher Aide
Rowandale Primary School
Auckland, Auckland
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of a group of children.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Presented a wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by the class teacher.
- Studied and implemented the latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
Book Editor
Profil Knjiga
Belgrade, Serbia, Serbia
08.2007 - 01.2010
- Fact-checked books by carrying out research and confirming sources.
- Reviewed book content and illustrations for style, grammar, accuracy and consistency.
- Read material to determine index items and arrange items alphabetically or topically.
- Recruited and directed writers and illustrators through daily communication via telephone or email.
- Attended weekly meetings to review book schedules and discuss issues.
- Changed and rewrote sentences and paragraphs to maintain story flow.
- Prepared final copies for print by formatting files, deciding on trim size, making aesthetic decisions and determining page count.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborated with the graphics department to develop and implement visual elements.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Managed a team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content.
- Developed and maintained a pool of expert field sources.
Education
Bachelors of Comparative Literature - Masters of Educational Practice
University of Auckland
University Of Philosophy 01.2001 - 09.2005
Skills
Differentiated instruction
undefinedCooking, fitness, watching water polo and tennis
I love cooking because it connects me to my roots and my whakapapa. I love watching Water Polo and Tennis.
Timeline
Learning Coach
Ormiston Primary School
02.2022 - Current
Primary School Teacher
Rowandale Primary School
11.2019 - 12.2021
Teacher Aide
Rowandale Primary School
03.2015 - 12.2018
Book Editor
Profil Knjiga
08.2007 - 01.2010
Bachelors of Comparative Literature - Masters of Educational Practice
University of Auckland
01.2001 - 09.2005
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