Jean-Ann Colquhoun
WELLINGTON,Karori
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Secondary School Teacher from Onslow College, excelling in peer collaboration and curriculum development. Leveraged data-driven strategies to enhance student success rates, while fostering strong parental engagement and community within the classroom. Developed and facilitated professional development workshops, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and student motivation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Teacher
Onslow College
01.2000 - 12.2022
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student success rates and fostering a sense of community among staff members.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting family involvement in students'' education.
- Developed and implemented creative teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers to share best practices in curriculum design and instructional techniques.
- Utilised data-driven analysis to regularly assess student progress, enabling targeted support for struggling learners.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
Education
Diploma of Secondary School Teaching -
Hamilton Teachers College
HamiltonBachelor of Arts - History
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ11.1989
Skills
- Peer Collaboration
- Collaborative Teaching
- Student Motivation
- Verbal and written communication
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Literacy skills
- Student Support
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
Secondary School Teacher
Onslow College
01.2000 - 12.2022
Diploma of Secondary School Teaching -
Hamilton Teachers College
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Waikato
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