Ed Roper
Auckland,Howick
Summary
Accomplished Principal at Shelly Park School, adept in strategic leadership and curriculum development. Elevated school performance through innovative teacher evaluations and community engagement, fostering a positive learning environment. Skilled in staff management and financial leadership, ensuring optimal resource allocation. Proven track record in enhancing student outcomes and maintaining compliance with educational standards. Ability to create a strong school culture for students, staff and families. Skilled educator with over 12 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Shelly Park School
09.2020 - Current
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Monitored student behaviour and enforced discipline policies.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with school leaders.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimise classrooms.
- Improved student outcomes by analysing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
Deputy Principal
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
01.2016 - 09.2020
- Promoted a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing student needs, both academically and emotionally.
- Organised extracurricular activities that promoted leadership skills, teamwork, and personal growth among students.
- Addressed disciplinary issues fairly and consistently while maintaining open lines of communication with parents or guardians involved.
- Implemented successful intervention strategies to support struggling students and close achievement gaps.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, providing constructive feedback for continued improvement.
- Developed a positive school culture through effective communication and collaboration among staff, students, and parents.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Team Leader
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Ran weekly team meetings to plan, work through student assessments and share student data.
- Met with parents and caregivers to work through concerns around student achievement or student behaviour.
Classroom Teacher
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
07.2004 - 01.2012
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Educational Leadership
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ12.2019
Bachelor of Education - Education
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ12.2003
Skills
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Staff Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Community Engagement
- Strategic leadership
- Curriculum Development
- Student Discipline
- Student and parent relations
- Public Speaking
- Policy and procedure development
- Financial Leadership
Accomplishments
School Cluster Lead Principal - January 2023 - January 2025
- Lead Principal of seven schools tasked with improving collaboration and outcomes for students.
- Key Achievement Challenges: Literacy, Cultural Competency and Student Capabilities
- Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning. Creation and implementation of Achievement Challenges. Leader of Across School Leaders tasked with implementing our Achievement Challenges. Coordinator of school Principals and Boards. Liaison between schools and The Ministry of Education. Responsible for writing reports and improving outcomes across the cluster of schools.
Timeline
Principal
Shelly Park School
09.2020 - Current
Deputy Principal
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
01.2016 - 09.2020
Team Leader
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
01.2012 - 01.2016
Classroom Teacher
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
07.2004 - 01.2012
Post Graduate Diploma - Educational Leadership
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Education - Education
Auckland University of Technology
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