Jamie Graham
Rotorua
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated beginning teacher with experience at Westbrook Primary and Aorangi School, where part of my development involved skills in differentiated instruction and classroom management. I successfully developed engaging lesson plans that enhanced student comprehension and fostered a positive learning environment. I am proficient in integrating technology to support diverse learners, promoting critical thinking and collaboration among students.
I am a entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Westbrook Primary
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Developed lesson plans to enhance student engagement and understanding of curriculum concepts.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Assisted in assessing student progress through formative and summative evaluations.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to design interactive educational activities tailored to diverse learning needs.
Student Teacher
Aorangi School
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Continuously improved teaching practices through professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research.
- Developed culturally responsive curriculum materials that acknowledged diverse perspectives and promoted inclusivity within the classroom setting.
Accounts Officer
Patchell Industries Ltd
02.2009 - 07.2019
- Processed invoices and ensured timely payments to vendors.
- Assisted in reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
- Supported month-end closing activities by preparing necessary documentation.
- Maintained accurate financial records using accounting software.
- Responded to inquiries regarding account balances and transactions promptly.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Teaching - Education
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ04-2026
Bachelor in Business Analysis -
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ10-2024
Diploma in Business -
Waiariki Polytechnic
Rotorua, NZ10-2006
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Group instruction
- Mathematics teaching
Timeline
Student Teacher
Westbrook Primary
10.2025 - 11.2025
Student Teacher
Aorangi School
02.2025 - 09.2025
Accounts Officer
Patchell Industries Ltd
02.2009 - 07.2019
Graduate Diploma of Teaching - Education
University of Waikato
Bachelor in Business Analysis -
University of Waikato
Diploma in Business -
Waiariki Polytechnic