Language Learning- Te reo Māori & Portuguese
Sports- Football, Tennis, Badminton, bouldering & Swimming
Academics- Reading, writing short stories & board games
Social- Spending time with my family and friends
Jacinta Butler
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Year 9 Team Leader
Ellesmere College
05.2024 - Current
- Led team in executing daily operational tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Developed training materials to onboard new team members effectively.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline project execution.
- Implemented process improvements that increased overall team productivity.
Year 7 Ako Teacher
Ellesmere College
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Taught across the curriculum as a year 7 teacher where I built connections fast, worked collaboratively and became an active member of the team
- Taught through lockdown effectively and lead numeracy, literacy and inquiry
- Developed engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies.
Tutor
Stapletons Tutoring Centre and Cellfield Reading Clinic
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Working one-on-one with tamariki aged 5 - 14, developing their literacy and numeracy skills
- Develop personalised plans and apply testing strategies
- Develop lasting rapport with the students
Football Coach
Little Kickers
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted tamariki with physical skills, communication and team building, with the aim to develop confident children who shared an interest in the game
Aquatics Instructor and Coach
Selwyn Aquatics Centre & Propeller Swim School
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Taught basic to advanced water safety techniques, confidence and skills to tamariki aged 3 - 16
- Assisted children to overcome their fears and achieve their goals
Foster Care Relief Member
Key Assets Fostering Agency
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided relief for foster families by taking tamariki into my temporary care
Education
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning - Primary
University of Canterbury
12.2020
Skills
- Accomplished at working as part of a collaborative team, and individually; to plan for the needs of individuals and groups
- Adept at teaching children with behavioural difficulties and fears
- Proficient at working alongside children to improve their subject deficits, then test the outcomes and confidence in their abilities
- Proficient at developing relationships with tamariki with a range of abilities, behaviours, backgrounds and life experience
- Familiar with the care and support of tamariki who had been neglected, abused, traumatised and who required a trustworthy companion
- Develop a strong rapport with both tamariki and their parents in a wide variety of situations, including tutoring, caregiving, coaching and relief foster caring
- Experienced at sharing information collaboratively with parents
- Practised at implementing Positive Behaviour for Learning with a positive results
- Willingly seek advice from others who know tamariki to enable effective behaviour management techniques to be implemented
- Competent at the use of Teaching as Inquiry
- Culturally responsive and value the uniqueness of others
- Maintain competence in te reo through regular review and use in a classroom environment
- Completed an elective on E-teaching during my degree
- Have a strong interest in the analysis of individual ability through assessments
Accomplishments
Whānau Spirit Coordinator 2022-2024
Kiva Anti-Bullying Coordinator 2023
Acceleration literacy and numeracy program 2024-2025
Manager of the following sports clubs:
Football
Futsal
Tennis
Badminton
Certification
- Golden Key International Honour Society - Active Member
- Red Cross 2019 - First Aid Certificate
- AUSTSWIM 2017 - Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety
- New Zealand Certificate of Aquatics and Water Safety 2017
- Tourism, Hotel and Airline Operations Level 4 Certificate 2012
- Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze) 2012
- NCEA 2012 - Levels 1 - 3 with Excellence
EMERGING PHILOSOPHY
- My philosophy of education is that all children are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.
- It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can achieve their full potential
- I will provide a safe environment where students are invited to share their ideas and take risks
Interests
Timeline
Year 9 Team Leader
Ellesmere College
05.2024 - Current
Year 7 Ako Teacher
Ellesmere College
06.2021 - 05.2024
Tutor
Stapletons Tutoring Centre and Cellfield Reading Clinic
01.2019 - 12.2021
Football Coach
Little Kickers
01.2018 - 01.2020
Foster Care Relief Member
Key Assets Fostering Agency
01.2015 - 01.2017
Aquatics Instructor and Coach
Selwyn Aquatics Centre & Propeller Swim School
01.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning - Primary
University of Canterbury