Deepika Lingam

Accomplished educator and leader with expertise in Kāhui Ako initiatives at Mangere Bridge School, enhancing teaching through digital fluency and NZ Curriculum Refresh. Skilled in mentoring and inquiry-led strategies, fostering high-needs student success. Proven ability in team collaboration and professional development, driving literacy improvements with BSLA training.

• Kāhui Ako leadership and mentoring
• Digital Team leadership and ICT integration
• NZ Curriculum Refresh expertise
• BSLA (Better Start Literacy Approach) trained
• DMIC (Developing Mathematical Inquiry Communities) pedagogy
• First Chance literacy intervention experience
• Inquiry-led teaching and expertise supporting high-needs students
• Mentoring student and beginning teachers
• Lesson planning, assessment, and inquiry
• Incredible Years Training Certificate
• Writer’s Toolbox programme experience
• Team collaboration and professional development
• Musical ability – guitar and ukulele
• Full NZ driver’s licence

• Graduate Diploma in Primary Teaching, 2018
• Bachelor of Education (ECE Teaching), 2012
• Certificate in Early Childhood Education – Level 4, 2009
• Foundation Education Programme, MIT, 2009
• Full NZ Teaching Practising Certificate, 342843
• National Certificate in Business Administration & Computing – Level 2, 2006

General Manager, Adjadz Indian Cuisine, Ellerslie, 11/01/11, 12/31/12, Managed staff scheduling, customer service, and day-to-day operations, Ensured food safety compliance and efficient supply management

• English, Fluent
• Hindi, Fluent
• Fijian, Conversational

• Playing guitar and ukulele
• Cooking and sharing cultural cuisine
• Teaching through creative and musical experiences

• Kāhui Ako Leader / Primary School Teacher / Digital Team Lead, Mangere Bridge School, 04/01/19, Present, Lead Kāhui Ako initiatives across local schools, supporting teaching and learning improvements, Mentor and coach beginning and student teachers across curriculum areas, Facilitate staff understanding and implementation of NZ Curriculum Refresh and structured literacy, Deliver professional development in BSLA and support effective literacy instruction, Lead Digital Team, promoting digital fluency and integration of ICT tools school-wide, Support teachers in using Google Workspace, Seesaw, iPads, and Chromebooks effectively, Coordinate digital PLD and promote digital citizenship among students, Implement DMIC maths pedagogy to support culturally responsive, collaborative problem-solving, Support First Chance early literacy programme for at-risk learners, Use inquiry-based teaching strategies to support high-needs students, Lead team-based planning, assessment, and reflective teaching practices, Balance classroom teaching with strategic leadership responsibilities
• Classroom Teacher – Year 1 & 2, Sylvia Park Primary School, 01/01/18, 12/31/19, Delivered focused teaching in early literacy and numeracy, Supported structured literacy and oral language development across the curriculum, Created a warm, inclusive classroom environment celebrating cultural diversity, Built strong relationships with whānau to support tamariki wellbeing and learning progress
• ECE Teacher, Edukids Apirana, Auckland, 01/01/16, 12/31/17, Delivered play-based, child-led learning aligned with Te Whāriki, Fostered strong whānau engagement and culturally responsive practice, Documented children’s development through learning stories and assessments
• Head Teacher / ECE, Airport Oaks Montessori Preschool, Mangere Bridge, 01/01/14, 09/30/15, Managed daily operations and supervised the teaching team, Designed Montessori-based curriculum and prepared learning environments, Led planning, assessment, and maintained whānau communication
• Relieving ECE Teacher, Eduplay Childcare Centre, Ellerslie, 07/01/13, 07/31/13, Provided temporary teaching cover supporting classroom routines and learning activities
• Volunteer / Teacher (ECE), 01/01/09, 12/31/12, Assisted teachers at various early childhood centres in classroom preparation and care