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Josephine Edmonds

Hamilton,WKO

Summary

My desire to make learning happen with all children has developed from seeing the excitement and pride on the children’s faces when they have had the chance to experience success.

I want to support learners and teachers to embrace new possibilities and opportunities, more importantly to celebrate their achievements together.

I believe that the child is at the centre of their learning journey. I will continue to support student-led engagement in a fun and creative learning environment and community.

I strive to provide an environment offering effective, warm and culturally responsive relationships with learners, whaanau, colleagues and community.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Classroom Teacher

Frankton School
2022.01 - Current
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Established clear expectations and boundaries through positive behaviour for learning creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere for all.
  • Boosted student confidence through positive relationships and encouragement fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for diverse learners.
  • Mentored and supported university students and provisionally certified teachers.
  • Coordinated the out of hours music lessons, liaising with tutors, whaanau, students and colleagues.

Junior Classroom Teacher

St Paul's School
2020.10 - 2022.01
  • Supported and promoted the school’s Special Character.
  • Developed positive and culturally responsive relationships with learners, whaanau and colleagues.
  • Celebrated student’s cultural identity.
  • Provided a differentiated learning environment to accommodate learner’s needs.
  • Incorporated Te Reo Maaori and Tikanga Maaori into my everyday teaching and personal learning.
  • Actively engaged with extra mural activities – Coaching Gymnastics, Basketball, Netball, Rugby,

Rugby League, Tag, Athletics; Hosting lunchtime discos; Celebrating language weeks with activities; and whaanau assemblies.

Teaching Aide

St Paul's School
2014.01 - 2020.09
  • Observed and monitored children's activities.
  • Collaboratively worked with classroom teachers and colleagues to support a variety of diverse learners.
  • Librarian.
  • Coordinate and managed 7-10 extra-curricular basketball and netball teams.
  • Administration tasks managing player registration and season duties.

Education

No Degree - Better Start Literacy Approach - Microcredential

University of Canterbury
Christchurch
07.2023

Bachelor of Education - Primary Education

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
07.2021

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Timeline

Junior Classroom Teacher

Frankton School
2022.01 - Current

Junior Classroom Teacher

St Paul's School
2020.10 - 2022.01

Teaching Aide

St Paul's School
2014.01 - 2020.09

No Degree - Better Start Literacy Approach - Microcredential

University of Canterbury

Bachelor of Education - Primary Education

University of Auckland
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