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Jade Wilton

Pukekawa,RD 1 Tuakau

Summary

Passionate primary school educator for 6 years in classroom settings. I am dedicated to student safety and well-being to enable focused learning, with experience in a multitude of learning needs. I am known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential. My teaching philosophy is embedded in the practice of understanding and knowing each student and aspiring to create a classroom environment that values culture, diversity and is student centred and puts students in the driving seat of their learning. I am a teacher known for being a capable, well-trained professional with exceptional teacher practice and insight.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary School Class Teacher

Te Paina School
01.2018 - Current
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher year levels as I have taught across Year 5 to Year 8.
  • Provided a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Incorporated Circle Time & mindfulness programmes in daily planning.
  • 1 to 1 digital device classroom expertise.
  • Reinforced positive behaviour with students of various and diverse backgrounds using the PB4L framework.
  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Collaborative relationships and planning with other teachers who relieve my classroom.

Across School Facilitator

Te Kaahui Ako O Te Puuaha O Waikato
06.2022 - Current

2023

  • Responsible to implement the strategic initiatives of the Curriculum refresh and Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum
  • Conceptualized curriculum by starting a podcast to capture the historical stories of our area as a taonga for all
  • Enhanced leadership abilities and expertise by delivering forward-thinking resources for differentiated learning environments.
  • Engaging with leadership to include stakeholders in the processes and ideas so each school is involved and informed
  • Engaging in cultural professional learning and development which enhances the learning of history, such as Niho Taniwha to empower cultural identity, language and culture.
  • Professional learning and development mentoring with Lizzie Bayliss from the Education Group.

2022

  • Responsible to implement the strategic initiatives of the Student Agency workstream, such as the continuum.
  • Engage with schools to understand strengths and needs for successful implementation of student agency
  • Created initiatives to develop school goals shared by Within school teachers, such as Student Voice Zooms across schools monthly.
  • Work closely with Within School Teachers s to identify opportunities for inquiries that increase capabilities in the areas of focus and implemented Student Agency

Education

Bachelor of Teaching

Waikato University
Hamilton, NZ
2017

Skills

  • Classroom Safety Practices
  • Presenting at Conferences
  • Team Teaching and Collaboration
  • Creative Instruction Style
  • Meeting and in-house PLD Facilitation
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Individual Education Plan Expertise
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Behaviour Modeling
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Learning Assessments
  • Classroom Technology Implementation

Additional Information

  • Niho Taniwha Conference 2023
  • Maaori Achievement Collaborative PLD, 2023-ongoing
  • Overall Curriculum leader & Literacy lead 2020-present
  • PB4L PLD and School-wide coach, 2019-present
  • Beginning Teacher Mentor 2021-2022
  • New Zealand History Waikato PLD, 2019, 2020, 2023
  • Kiwican New Zealand School Award, 2021
  • PB4L Conferences, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Murray Gladd literacy PLD, 2019
  • SAGE Academic Publishing Reviewer 2018-present
  • Volunteer Literacy Trust Mentor for underachieving boys in Year 10, 2018
  • Academic author 2018

Timeline

Across School Facilitator

Te Kaahui Ako O Te Puuaha O Waikato
06.2022 - Current

Primary School Class Teacher

Te Paina School
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Teaching

Waikato University
Jade Wilton