Debra Benefield

English & Social Sciences integrated. Mainly junior students

Teaching English, Health & PE

Year 5 & 6 classroom - all subjects

HOD Learning Support, Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Teaching Science, English and Religious Education, WSL for Takitini Hauora

• Applying for and managing allocation of funding.
• Coordinating and scheduling Teacher Aides to provide support and fulfil the needs of both high needs and mainstream students.
• Providing information and support to teaching staff regarding the needs of particular students.
• Supporting teaching staff to differentiate to meet the needs of diverse learners in their classrooms.

• Dean: formed strong working relationships with students and whānau, monitoring progress, formulating individual plans to increase engagement, PB4L and restorative practices.
• Classroom Teacher: Science, Religious Education, Mathematics, Social studies, Transition Work Ready
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
• Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.

• Mentored, coached, supported teaching staff to optimise their plan-teach-assess cycle to improve student engagement and achievement across curriculum areas
• Addressed disciplinary issues fairly and consistently while maintaining open lines of communication with whānau. Developed the PB4L programme specific to St Marcellin.
• Developed a positive school culture through effective communication and collaboration among staff, students, and parents.
• Streamlined administrative processes for efficiency, reducing paperwork and increasing time spent on educational initiatives.
• Lead curriculum development and professional development for whole staff.
• Planned and managed major school and inter-school events.

• Teaching variously Year 1 to Year 8 throughout my time, all core subjects.
• Took every opportunity to be involved in Professional development including being the Lead Teacher on several schoolwide contracts.