Desmond Waters

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ready to help team achieve School goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Skilled Teacher with demonstrated success in coordinating team and financial activities. Friendly and adaptable professional with remarkable leadership and program management skills.

Title: Deputy Principal, BSc (Hons 1st class), Grad Dip Tchg (Secondary), MIE-E

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• Dangerous Goods
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• Class 5 Truck licence

• The use of Turnitin in NZ schools and regarding NZQA, Carmel College, Auckland, New Zealand, 2019
• The use of Turnitin in NZ schools and regarding NZQA, Rudolf Steiner School, Hastings, New Zealand, 2019
• The use of Turnitin in NZ schools and regarding NZQA, Freyberg High School, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 2018
• The use of Turnitin in NZ schools and regarding NZQA, EduTech conference, Sydney Convention Centre, Australia, 2018
• The use of technology in the New Zealand classroom, Global Turnitin conference, Australia, 2016
• The alignment of Senior High School Biology and the University curriculum, Massey University FYBEC Conference, Palmerston North, NZ, 2015
• The implementation of the New Zealand curriculum in Biology, Massey University Teachers Collage, NZ, 2012
• The effects of different shaped hearts on the cardiac output, Veterinary Animal and Biometrical Sciences Annual Congress, NZ, 2005
• The effects of different anaesthetics on the electroencephalogram of the Sprage dewly rat, Physiological Society Conference, Queenstown, NZ, 2005

• Learning and Development Lead, 2023, Developed teaching and learning materials and ran the Future Leaders Program and Cadet Program.
• Director of E-Learning, 2015 - 2022, Implementation of E-Learning, Google Apps, Microsoft, Turnitin, Zaption and eTV throughout Palmerston North Boys’ High School. Development of staff in the use of different E-Learning tools and how they link to the pedagogy of teaching and learning.
• New Zealand International Biology Olympiad Committee, 2012 - 2019, Contribution to the International Biology Olympiad, with regard to coaching, resources and planning.
• Implementation of Curriculum, 2011 - 2022, Provided significant contribution to the implementation of the new level 1, 2 and 3 curriculum in the Science and Biology departments.
• Member of Internet and Computer Technology (ICT) committee, 2011 - 2022, Determine the best way to implement and use technology in the classroom. Implementation of presentation tools, Teams, OneDrive and Microsoft 365. Assisted in the development of Moodle (Stratus) web pages for Social Science, Physical Education, Science, Biology, Chemistry and Horticulture. Assisted Massey University staff in the use of Moodle, Microsoft 365 and Google docs
• Internal professional development, 2011 - 2022, Presentation of visual planners/organisers and the benefits to student learning. Developed and presented E-Learning guides and courses on Moodle and Teams for staff. Virtual professional development community focusing on modern learning and incorporating technology as a tool into today’s interactive classroom.

• Mito Industry Training Award, Winner for class leading education and learning in Vehicle Dimension and Mass training, Mito, Wellington, NZ, 2023
• Global Innovation Awards for Turnitin, Winner Academic Integrity and the use of antiplagiarism software, Palmerston North Boys’ High School, Palmerston North, NZ, 2016
• Global Innovation Awards for Turnitin, Honourable Mention for Student Engagement Award and the use of antiplagiarism software, Palmerston North Boys’ High School, Palmerston North, NZ, 2015
• Teach NZ Scholarship, Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ, 2006
• David Hammond Family Scholarship, Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ, 2006
• Veterinary Anatomy and Biomedical Sciences Scholarship, for research and teaching Veterinary Nursing students, Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ, 2005
• Massey University Postgraduate Scholarship, awarded to the top 5% of science graduates, Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ, 2004
• Free Masons Postgraduate Scholarship, Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ, 2004
• Wanganui Secondary School Sports Awards, Awarded best team of the year for winning the Maadi Cup, New Zealand Secondary School Rowing Championships, New Zealand, 2000
• Wanganui Collegiate School Honours and Colours, Gain through achievement in rowing and dedication to the school, 1999
• Wanganui Collegiate School Honours and Colours, Gain through achievement in rowing and dedication to the school, 2000

• Competitive Rowing, 1996, 2000, New Zealand Juniors (2000), Croatia, Winner of Maadi Cup (U19 VIII) at New Zealand Secondary School Championships (2000), Winner of the quadruple skulls (Trevor Corker Shield) at New Zealand Secondary School Championships (2000), Bronze medal in the junior eight at New Zealand Rowing Championships (2000), Winner of the inter-provincial quadruple skulls (1999), University Games (2004), placed second in the double skulls and fourth in the men’ senior rowing eight, North Island Rowing Championships (1998), placed third in the double skulls, Inter provincial U19 rowing eights, placed first (1998, 1999 and 2000), Inter provincial U17 rowing eights, placed first (1997)
• Coached Rowing, 2000, 2005, Co-captain for Massey University Rowing Club, Coaching the Massey University Men’s Senior Eight and Novice Girl’s Four, Coached the Union Boat Club Masters Rowing Squad
• Competitive Cycling, 1996, present, Compete in round the Lake Taupo Challenge regularly, Competed in round the River to Rose (Wanganui to Palmerston) Challenge, Compete in round the Tour de Manawatu Challenge regularly, Competed in the Wairarapa Challenge
• Coached Cycling, 2006, 2008, Assisted Mike McRedmond & Willy Kersten coach PNBHS students, some of which went on to represent New Zealand in road and track events
• Scuba Diving, 1994, present, Advanced Diver, NAUI diving school (1994), Certified for Night, Rescue, Wreck, and Shark dives
• Skiing, 2012, 2022

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