To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Results-driven Educator with 19 years honed expertise in financial and resource management and administration. Familiar with local, state and federal standards and regulations related to academic performance, assessment programs and educational practices. Experienced leading faculty and staff of large elementary and middle schools. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Hi, I’m
Joann Smith
Tokomaru,GIS
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kotemaori School
Principal
01.2020 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Budget Planning and Implementation, Literacy & Numeracy Program Implementation, Charter Renewal and Update, Annual Plan, Strategic Goals with AOV, Plan, Design and Uniform Upgrade, Community Engagement, Staff High Trust Model, Southern Cluster Engagement, Building Relationship with Rangatahi, staff and community, NZSTA liaison, Employment Relations, Staff Contracts, Board Responsibilities, PLD implementation, Classroom Planning, Cultural Responsive Awareness, Decile Review – Decile 8 2020, Decile 2D 2021, School Wide Behavioral Implementation, Purchasing of purposeful Resources, School Vision and Values in context to Te Tiriti
- Waitangi, Principal Association Te Wairoa, Y8 College Transitions, Building Codes, Standards and Requirements, Filled in for absent staff – van driver, cleaner, caretaker and administrator, Report Writing, Parents Interviews.
Wairoa Primary School
Kaiako, Curriculum Team Leader, Mentor
01.2015 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Senior Medium Y4, 5, 6, Curriculum Team Leader Arts & Music, Science & Health, Curriculum Team Member Health, PE, Science, PRT Mentor, Lead Cluster Planning LTO, LTP, House Group Leader
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
Wairoa Primary School
Kaiwhina
01.2007 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Special Needs - Downs Syndrome, Hearing Impairment, Sole Charge Behavioral Class, ADD, ADHD, High End Behavioural Needs Management
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
University of AucklandAuckland, NZ
Postgraduate Diploma – Educational Leadership from Educational Leadership
01.2025
University Overview
University of AucklandAuckland
Postgraduate Certificate – Masters of Educational Leadership
01.2024
University Overview
University of WaikatoWaikato
Provisionally Registered Teachers Programme from Education
01.2015
University Overview
Auckland College of EducationAuckland
Diploma in Primary School Teaching from Primary School Teaching
01.1995
University Overview
Skills
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Staff Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Community Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Development
- Curriculum Development
- Collaborative learning
- Student and parent relations
- Relationship building and networking
- Program implementation
Teachersregistration
Teachersregistration
217134 – Tuturu/Full 1Tumuakiexperience
Tumuakiexperience
- 2020, 2022, Budget Planning and Implementation, Literacy & Numeracy Program Implementation, Charter Renewal and Update, Annual Plan, Strategic Goals with AOV, Plan, Design and Uniform Upgrade, Community Engagement, Staff High Trust Model, Southern Cluster Engagement, Building Relationship with Rangatahi, staff and community, NZSTA liaison, Employment Relations, Staff Contracts, Board Responsibilities, PLD implementation, Classroom Planning, Cultural Responsive Awareness, Decile Review – Decile 8 2020, Decile 2D 2021, School Wide Behavioral Implementation, Purchasing of purposeful Resources, School Vision and Values in context to Te Tiriti
- Waitangi, Principal Association Te Wairoa, Y8 College Transitions, Building Codes, Standards and Requirements, Filled in for absent staff – van driver, cleaner, caretaker and administrator, Report Writing, Parents Interviews, File Organsations
Pld
Pld
- Liz Kane, Structured Literacy
- Dr Alison Davis, Accelerating Achievement in Reading
- Nathan Wallis, Neuroscience
- Sandy Anderson, Principal Professional Development
- Barry Potter, Principal Appraisal
- Enviro Schools Implementation
- Kath Jones, Analyzing Data
- COLs, Primary and Secondary Learning Communities
- Mark Sweeny, Collaborative Team Foundations
- Jenny Mosley, Quality Circle Time
- Mike Scaddan, Individualized Learning for Boys and Girls
- RTLit, Running Records
- Paul Ashmand, Waikato University Science
- Sharon Ross, Developing a Learner Focused Learning Environment
- Sheena Cameron, Developing an Effective and Manageable Writing Programme
- Central North IPL Mathematics Team – Enriching your Mathematics Programme
Vehiclelicense
Vehiclelicense
FullPersonal Information
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/09/72References
References
- Barry Potter, Principal Appraisal, 027 452 9085, Barry.Potter@outlook.com
- Sandy Anderson, Leadership Advisor 2020 - 2022, 021 240 8089, sandy118@outlook.co.nz
- Daelan Karangaroa, MOE, 021 0261 0626, daelan.karangaroa@education.govt.nz
Timeline
Principal
Kotemaori School
01.2020 - 12.2022
Kaiako, Curriculum Team Leader, Mentor
Wairoa Primary School
01.2015 - 01.2019
Kaiwhina
Wairoa Primary School
01.2007 - 01.2014
University of Auckland
Postgraduate Diploma – Educational Leadership from Educational Leadership
University of Auckland
Postgraduate Certificate – Masters of Educational Leadership
University of Waikato
Provisionally Registered Teachers Programme from Education
Auckland College of Education
Diploma in Primary School Teaching from Primary School Teaching
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