Devon Swart
Hamilton,Hamilton East
Summary
My teaching pedagogy is focused on creating a positive environment that fosters student agency and collaboration. My approach emphasises open communication and the use of feedback and feed-forward strategies to help students reflect and set goals. Grounded in a relationship-based learning I prioritise building strong, respectful relationships with students to create a supportive learning environment. This is supported through my use of diagnostic, formative and summative assessments, allowing me to tailor my support to meet individual student needs, leading to measurable achievement gains across ability groups.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Scale A Teacher
Marian Catholic School
02.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and creating a strong sense of community.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Encouraged student agency and voice by co-constructing learning goals and success criteria, as well as fostering a collaborative classroom environment.
- Planned collaboratively with teachers and worked with both the Social Club and the Health and Safety committee.
- Organised extracurricular activities, e.g Scratch Club.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Waikato Cleaning Supplies
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Created and implemented organisational systems to streamline warehouse stock storage, rotation and delivery.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge and route development expertise.
- Interacted positively with customers to create and maintain customer satisfaction to address needs and resolve concerns.
- Maintained the supply line integrity by communicating with the company representatives, front office staff and suppliers.
- Obtaining my Forklift license allowed planning for maximising staff efficacy.
Volunteer
Red Cross Emergency Services
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Liaised with Emergency Services to provide community support in response to regional emergency situations, particularly for fires.
Assistant Groundskeeper
International School Of Bern
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Complied with safety regulations and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.
- Liaised with staff in reorganizing classrooms dependent on teachers' specifications.
- Provided a safe environment for students and staff.
- Regularly checking and doing maintenance on school premises.
- Supported major school events through engagement in planning, organization, and implementation.
High School Football Coach
International School Of Bern
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, to identify appropriate areas of development while building a cohesive team.
- Coordinated with parents and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Supervised students on football trips away from home, organising transport and sleeping arrangements.
Surf Instructor
Mojo Surf
10.2011 - 02.2012
- Enforced strict policies for safety in and out of water.
- Monitored changing weather and ocean conditions with potential to impact the safety of surf activities.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize success across a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and expertise.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary School
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ11.2023
Diploma of Business -
Griffiths University
Gold Coast, QLD11.2012
International Baccalaureate -
Nanjing International School
Nanjing, China05.2011
Skills
- Being Collaborative
- Good communicator
- Compassionate
- Open-minded
- Flexible
- Knowledgeable in Technology
- Organised
- Data analysis
- Empathetic
Referees
Mrs Denise Gordon
BT Mentor Teacher: Marian Catholic School
dgordon@marian.school.nz
Phone: 027 534 4318
Timeline
Scale A Teacher
Marian Catholic School
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Waikato Cleaning Supplies
10.2018 - 12.2020
Volunteer
Red Cross Emergency Services
03.2015 - 11.2016
High School Football Coach
International School Of Bern
09.2014 - 01.2015
Assistant Groundskeeper
International School Of Bern
07.2014 - 02.2015
Surf Instructor
Mojo Surf
10.2011 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Education - Primary School
University of Waikato
Diploma of Business -
Griffiths University
International Baccalaureate -
Nanjing International School
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