Talia Ryan

I am passionate about authentic education that empowers rangatahi to feel success and achieve critical autonomy. I have a strong academic background on the history, philosophy and pedagogy of authentic education.

My experience shows a proven track record of fostering inclusive learning in special education environments, and implementing effective strategies that are ākonga centred. I am practised with adapting lessons for diverse learning needs and successfully implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) to enhance student engagement and progress.

I place a strong emphasis on team collaboration with my fellow kaiako in order to achieve positive educational outcomes for all rangitahi. Most importantly, I have authentic relationships based on demonstrated respect, trust and manaaki with my rangatahi and their whānaus.

Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti arahia ō tātou mahi

– let the uniqueness of the child guide our work

• " I really like having Talia as a teacher. She's really good at explaining maths to me and I can really understand it now. I really enjoy school since having Talia as my teacher. " Received 26/11/24 from Rio Schmutzer-kennedy (Year 8)

    Contact: rio.schmutzer-kennedy@tekura.org.nz 

• "I think Talia is wonderful. She helps my understanding and is good and cool." Received 27/11/24 from Nerehana Scott-Dysart (Year 10)

     Contact : nerehana.scott-dysart@tekura.org.nz

• "Talia stylizes learning to my needs, not looking on what I got correct, looking on what i got incorrect to help me learn more on that. it keeps me motivated to do great and keep learning. Other teachers would just hand me the question and the answer, she helps me learn why this is the answer and how to solve it. She makes learning fun and enjoyable." Received 27/11/24 from Jade Macquet (Year 6) Contact : dragongirlfly10@gmail.com

• "My child Pippa Curteis has had Talia Ryan as her Teacher this year. I am pleased to write a reference for her and give my full support.
  Talia has a fantastic approach to her teaching style, brings a save and inviting online environment and has a very natural way of keeping the class engaged in there learning. I as a parent have seen Pippa's confidence spark this year, which has allowed her to achieve in all schooling areas. Talia has run online classed with her teaching colleagues, showing her teamwork/leadership skills. Both Pippa and Maisie have enjoyed these classes. Talia has not only supported Pippa, but myself as a mother/supervisor. I'm happy to give Talia recommendation to continue teaching at Te Kura. If you wish to talk, you can contact me via email or phone."
  Contact: nicsutherland@hotmail.co.nz 021 2443018
  
• "I've worked with Talia for 4 months. Talia has worked 1:1 with our mutual student, and since she has been onboard, he has made so much progress. Talia goes above and beyond for her students and has a way of making them feel comfortable despite their educational barriers. She is a great communicator and is extremely easy to work with. I don't think we would have made the progress we have, without Talia's expertise." Received 27/11/24 from Tyler Knox Tāpitomata (attendance services) Contact: tyler@tapitomata.nz

• "Talia Ryan has been teaching our 9 year old son at Te Kura for the past year. Talia has been a wonderful teacher, providing support not only to our son but also to us as parents trying to navigate the school processes. She is engaging and knowledgeable about numerous subjects and our son has loved working with her. He says, “She makes schoolwork fun and interesting” and that he has learned a lot from her. We hope to continue to work with her through Te Kura in the coming years."

    Contact: kerry.lockerlampson@gmail.com  0212525315

• Tersha Coppell, Team leader, Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu, 027 2024039, tersha.coppell@tekura.school.nz

• Catriana York, Kaiako, Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu, 0275517958 catriana.york@tekura.school.nz

• Justin Neal, Tūmananki, Appleby School, (03) 544 2898, 021 02463775 , Justin@appleby.school.nz

• Anna Chitty, Operations manager, Boost Your Learning, (021) 2074228, anna@boostyourlearning.co.nz