Joanne Maloni
Pakuranga,AUK
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Teacher
Chapel Downs Primary School
Flatbush, Auckland
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with teachers to plan and implement lessons aligned with established timetables.
- Develop engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Manage student behaviour by establishing and enforcing classroom rules and procedures.
- Participate in professional development to remain informed on best practices in education.
Early Childhood Educator
Natural Steps
Ellerslie, Auckland
03.2023 - 10.2024
- I built strong and positive relationships with children, parents and teaching staff in this time.
- Inspired by children's interests, I planned play-based learning opportunities through - Art, Literature, Drama, Music and Science.
- I recorded and shared Learning Stories using Storypark - making links to Te Whāriki , Te ao Māori learning dispositions and family aspirations for their child.
- I co-created our Term Plan along with my team leader for our project - Rangatiratanga.
- I maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Primary School Teacher
Sunnyhills School
Pakuranga, Auckland
07.2017 - 12.2022
- Five years experience teaching both Year 2 and Year 4 learners
- Created and adapted lessons to fit children's needs and learning styles.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, encouraging both social and academic development.
- Built relationships with students, caregivers and staff through active communication and positive feedback.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records, preparing frequent reports on children and classroom activities for parent distribution.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Various hospitals including, Labplus - Auckland City Hospital and Starship Children's Hospital.
Grafton, Auckland
02.1992 - 07.2017
- Worked as part of a team to provide accurate and speedy analysis of patient samples.
- Communicated with clinicians to report results of laboratory testing.
- Responsible for taking blood samples from patients, communicating with children and parents to ensure the process was as painless as possible.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
University Auckland
Auckland07.2017
National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science - Major in Microbiology
Auckland Institue of Technology
Auckland11.1992
Skills
- Excellent communicator Through open and respectful communication with learners, whanau and colleagues, I have developed trust-based relationships
- Responsive to learners needs, curiosities and their social and emotional wellbeing By nurturing trusting relationships and careful observation I am able to discover how best to create learning opportunities that meet each learners' needs and build their self belief
- Passion for learning and creativity I am a curious learner and love to share my joy of learning with others by creating fun learning opportunities in real life contexts
- Positive behaviour management skills I love connecting with children and encouraging positive behaviour through role-modelling, calmness, kindness and supporting restorative practices
- Great organisational and time management skills I am able to plan learning activities, set up routines, maintain records and report learners progress to whanau
- Basic Te Reo and New Zealand Sign Language By learning with my students I have picked up basic communication in these areas
Referees
Justine Scott
Head of Junior Campus, Dilworth School
j.scott@dilworth.school.nz
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Chapel Downs Primary School
10.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Natural Steps
03.2023 - 10.2024
Primary School Teacher
Sunnyhills School
07.2017 - 12.2022
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Various hospitals including, Labplus - Auckland City Hospital and Starship Children's Hospital.
02.1992 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
University Auckland
National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science - Major in Microbiology
Auckland Institue of Technology
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