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Jacinta Lal

Wellington,WGN

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in communication, leadership, and organisation, bringing highly transferable skills into administrative and recruitment environments. Known for effectively coordinating tasks, managing competing priorities, and consistently delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Experienced in training, mentoring, and supporting individuals to improve performance, while maintaining accurate documentation and working within structured systems. Highly adaptable, with a proven ability to quickly learn new tools and processes, demonstrated through hands-on experience with digital marking platforms and a leadership role as a marker at NZCER.

With a background in education and assessment, I bring a detail oriented and people focused approach, combining strong organisational skills with clear stakeholder communication. I thrive in collaborative environments and am driven to support both teams and individuals in achieving efficient, positive outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Team Lead Marker

NZCER
, Wellington
11.2025 - 11.2025
  • Supported and guided markers by providing clear feedback and clarification to improve confidence and consistency in applying assessment criteria
  • Communicated progress, issues, and outcomes to supervisors
  • Maintained a professional and collaborative team environment
  • Coordinated and allocated marking tasks efficiently to balance workloads and meet strict assessment deadlines
  • Demonstrates strong problem solving skills, with the ability to adapt approaches and find effective solutions when supporting individuals with different needs

Marker

NZCER
, Wellington
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Applied national assessment criteria to ensure objective marking across diverse scripts
  • Collaborated with the marking team to maintain consistency in grading and rubric interpretation
  • Participated in training sessions and moderation meetings to align marking practices
  • Demonstrated strong time management and commitment to quality during all marking rounds
  • Maintained attention to detail while adhering to strict deadlines
  • Used digital marking systems and IT platforms efficiently, quickly adapting to new tools and processes

Teacher

Naenae Primary School
Wellington
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication, and fostering a supportive learning environment
  • Identify struggling students early on in order to get a head start on planning modified lesson plans, and additional support throughout tutoring sessions
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey

Education

Graduate Diploma of Teaching - Primary Education

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
12-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
11-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
11-2019

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Technological proficiency
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Team building
  • Critical thinking
  • Team assessment
  • Team leadership
  • Communication
  • Administrative systems and Microsoft Office
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation

Languages

Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Certification

PCT Program (2021)

Timeline

Team Lead Marker

NZCER
11.2025 - 11.2025

Marker

NZCER
03.2025 - 04.2025

Teacher

Naenae Primary School
01.2021 - 12.2023

Graduate Diploma of Teaching - Primary Education

Victoria University of Wellington

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies

Victoria University of Wellington

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Victoria University of Wellington
Jacinta Lal