Fiona Lysaght

• Facilitated collaborative teaching in a modern learning environment with 5 other teachers and in 2024 and 6 others teachers.
• Upskilled colleagues on the literacy progressions after identifying gaps in their knowledge of the progressions.
• Worked with colleagues to un-pack e-asTTle reading data so they understood the assessment as a formative assessment tool not summative which lead to better informed teaching and learning.
• Attended the Project Based Learning 101 (3 day online course), Project Based Learning 201 (3 day course in Dunedin) and 3 day session at Northcross at the start of 2024.
• Have had previous leadership coaching with Mark Osborne and currently working on leadership with Jo Robson
• 2024 Mentor Associate teacher for Kaajal Lal where I've been working with her and guiding her through the journey of a first year Associate Principal.
• Enhanced school culture by implementing positive behaviour interventions and supports.
• Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers, especially in the implementation of PBL.
• Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance across the team.
• Analysed assessment data for approximately 200 students to to identify patterns or trends that could inform instructional adjustments or interventions.
• Addressed parent concerns promptly, leading to increased satisfaction and trust as an Associate Principal and built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
• Mentored new teachers, (Provisionally Registered and new to New Zealand or coming back into teaching), providing guidance on classroom management and effective teaching strategies as well as the way of Northcross Intermediate.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Held in team moderation to ensure student are graded consistently and against the most relevant curriculum information.
• Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
• Implemented innovative professional development programs for staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
• Worked with Jonathon Tredray (Northcross Intermediate School Principal) and the senior leadership team to administer school programmes in alignment with our school vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.

• Mentor Teacher to Ruby Hallett (2nd Year Provisionally Registered Teacher)
• Associate Teacher to University students on placement
• Collaborated with parents and senior leadership team to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualised plans to enhance student progress.
• Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere in line with the Northcross School values and Learner Dispositions.
• Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.

Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.

• Visual Learning
• SOLO taxonomy
• Write that Essay (now Writers Tool Box)
• EasTTle Writing Moderation with Tui Bennett
• PaCT understanding as well as development for Northcross with Irene.
• Restorative Practices with Richard Matla
• NZCER - Using our PAT data - linked to Literacy progressions

School Involvement

• Badminton coordinator (2022/2023)
• Girls Football team manager - Aims Games (2022)
• Open Water Polo team manager - Aims Games (2023)

• Sport and Culture Unit holder, Redevelopment of the school house culture and implementation of more house activities, Managing 16 house leaders, developing leadership potential via responsibility, Organised full school sports rotations and tabloids with great success, Assist mentoring and supporting fellow teachers in their digital learning, Competent using these tools in my planning and teaching, Attend school based Professional Development sessions, Observe our literacy curriculum leader, Able to analyse students writing and identify individuals needs against the matrix, AIMS Games Boys Football team manager, Assisted with the overall organisation of all Belmont Intermediate School participants at the AIMS Games, AIMS boys football team manager

• Completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice - Digital and Collaborative Learning through Unitec Institute of Technology in 2017, 2017 Interim Sports Coordinator, Coordinated all school sports activities from swimming sports and athletics day; extracurricular sports - schools netball, basketball, and hockey teams, as well the many other sports zone day, 2017 Sport and Physical Education Unit holder, Participated in Year 8 camp organisation, Created plans for groups and rotations, Created a tent inventory to keep track on the equipment, 2017 AIMS Games coordinator, Organising the teams and the individual with all aspects of the games from costings to registration and accommodation, Travelled with, coached/managed the girls Futsal team, Futsal team 4th overall in the competition, 2016 - Professional Development with e-asTTle, Taught team peers to utilize e-asTTle more effectively in their reading programmes, 2015 - 2017 Netball Coordinator for Belmont Intermediate School, Netball coach for two Year 7 teams, Professional Development of Belmont Intermediate Curriculum, Member of E-Learning Professional Learning Group, Focused on developing best practice policies

Belmont Intermediate Professional Development:

• 2018, Write that Essay: Jessica Hartin
• 2017, Mindlab Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice - Digital and Collaborative Learning. Unitec Institute of Technology in 2017, Write that Essay: Phillip Hornblow, Curriculum Review: Jan Hill
• 2016, Provisionally Certified Teacher Year 2 Programme: Kohia Centre, Auckland, Curriculum Review: Jan Hill, Pastoral Care: Brett Sawyer
• 2015, Provisionally Certified Teacher Year 1 Programme: Kohia Centre, Auckland, Professional Journaling: Tony Burkin/Interlead, Professional Learning Groups (e-learning): Jan Hill, Think Farm: John Peachy
• 2018, Joy Allcock Spelling: Renae Kettle, Spiral of Inquiry: Claire Janes, Writing moderation: Renae Kettle, Claire Janes: Appraisal and personal reflection
• 2017, Assessment For Learning: Andrew Milne, Assessment For Learning - Clarity in Learning: Andrew Milne, Assessment For Learning - Active Reflection: Andrew Milne, Literacy Progressions: Andrew Milne, E-Learning: Andrew Milne, Claire Janes: Appraisal and personal reflection
• 2016, e-asTTle Reading: Deb Dickinson, e-asTTle Reading: Deb Dickinson (school rep training), National Standards and OTJ: Andrew Milne
• 2015, Teaching as Inquiry: Andrew Milne