Harjit Kaur
Teacher
Auckland,NZ
Summary
Teaching Philosophy
My philosophy is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, valuing Aotearoa's bicultural heritage. I believe whanaungatanga (relationships) with students, whānau, and the wider community are vital, accelerating individual learning and strengthening effective school-wide curriculum design. I cultivate a culturally responsive environment, extending from classroom to school, where manaakitanga (care and respect) empowers students and colleagues to thrive. This context drives strategic curriculum development to nurture resilience, confidence, and identity for all learners in New Zealand.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Curriculum Director | Year 5/6 Teacher
Parakai School
10.2022 - Current
Expert in structured literacy for Years 4–8, curriculum design, and differentiated instruction.
- Directed school-wide structured literacy implementation for Years 4-8.
- Facilitated Year 4-8 team in structured literacy methodologies.
- Led new English Curriculum integration, focusing on writing.
- Developed school-specific writing progressions aligned with refreshed English Curriculum.
- Provided expert guidance on literacy instruction and curriculum design.
- Fostered positive classroom environment for student growth.
- Utilized assessments to monitor progress and inform instruction.
- Collaborated with stakeholders for student support.
Primary School Teacher
St John the Evangelist School
01.2020 - 09.2022
Teacher
The University of Auckland ECE Centres
04.2019 - 01.2020
Team Leader
Evolve Education Group
05.2018 - 04.2019
Preschool Teacher
AIECT
02.2015 - 05.2018
Teacher
The University of Auckland ECE Centres
06.2013 - 11.2014
High School Teacher
Shivalik Hills School
02.2011 - 01.2013
Education
Graduate Diploma in Teaching -
New Zealand
Post Graduate Diploma in Education -
New Zealand
01-2014
Master of Arts -
Kurukshetra University, India
01.2012
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) -
Kurukshetra University, India
01.2010
Bachelor of Arts -
Kurukshetra University, India
01.2009
Skills
- Structured Literacy Trained
- Curriculum Design
- Relationship Building
- Data-Driven Teaching
- Interactive Teaching and Learning
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Cultural Competency
- Technology Integration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Literacy Curriculum Director | Year 5/6 Teacher
Parakai School
10.2022 - Current
Primary School Teacher
St John the Evangelist School
01.2020 - 09.2022
Teacher
The University of Auckland ECE Centres
04.2019 - 01.2020
Team Leader
Evolve Education Group
05.2018 - 04.2019
Preschool Teacher
AIECT
02.2015 - 05.2018
Teacher
The University of Auckland ECE Centres
06.2013 - 11.2014
High School Teacher
Shivalik Hills School
02.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) -
Kurukshetra University, India
Bachelor of Arts -
Kurukshetra University, India
Graduate Diploma in Teaching -
New Zealand
Post Graduate Diploma in Education -
New Zealand
Master of Arts -
Kurukshetra University, India
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