Hayley Ahpene
Christchurch,NZL
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher of the Deaf eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of running a centre based setting for whānau, tamariki and a very keen and excited approach to supporting the development of outreach services. My huge passion for our deaf students, their identity and culture, individual needs and their wider whānau is what motivates me to learn, grow and excel in Ko Taku Reo. Experienced in developing and implementing diverse curriculums and teaching strategies that support a wide range of children with differing needs and support services. Highly skilled at motivating tamariki and whānau through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping tamariki to reach their full potential and for whānau to know they have a safe place to come to engage with others and share their journey.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher of the Deaf
Ko Taku Reo
Christchurch
07.2020 - Current
Teacher of the Deaf
Van Asch Deaf Education Centre
Sumner, New Zealand
01.2010 - 07.2020
- Worked cooperatively with other kaiako, administrators and whānau to help tamariki reach learning objectives.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe, welcoming and secure environment for kaiako, whānau and tamariki.
- Worked closely with outside agencies that support our tamariki and whānau to ensure a cohesive and collaborate team approach is evident and supportive for the whānau and child.
- Communicated frequently with whānau, tamariki and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed tamariki to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet teaching standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve tamariki and whānau participation and hands-on learning.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for tamariki and whānau.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Special Education - Hearing Impaired
University of Auckland
Auckland12.2009
Bachelor of Teaching And Learning - Early Childhood Up-Grade
University of Canterbury
Christchurch12.2008
Diploma of Teaching And Learning - Early Childhood
Christchurch College of Education
Christchurch12.2006
Skills
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Special Education
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Leadership
- Self-motivated professional
- Collaboration
- Responsible
- Team building
- Organization and Time Management
- Student-Centered Learning
- Critical and Creative Thinking
Certification
- Teacher Council of Aotearoa New Zealand - Full Practising Certificate (Current to May 2025)
- New Zealand Red Cross First Aid Certification - Comprehensive First Aid Course (2022)
- Safeguarding and Child Protection for the ECE Sector (2022)
Languages
New Zealand Sign Language
Te Reo Maori
Timeline
Teacher of the Deaf
Ko Taku Reo
07.2020 - Current
Teacher of the Deaf
Van Asch Deaf Education Centre
01.2010 - 07.2020
Graduate Diploma in Special Education - Hearing Impaired
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Teaching And Learning - Early Childhood Up-Grade
University of Canterbury
Diploma of Teaching And Learning - Early Childhood
Christchurch College of Education
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