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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Jovan Cassidy

Jovan Cassidy

Te Kuiti,WKO

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience in Maori Education. Proven ability in curriculum planning and parent-teacher communication, fostering strong relationships and enhancing student engagement. Committed to empowering communities through education while maintaining a high standard of sensitivity and professionalism in all interactions.

Education professional prepared for responsibilities of teaching role. Proven track record in engaging students and promoting educational excellence through creative lesson planning and individualized support. Strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring collaborative and productive classroom environment.

Professional educator prepared for teaching roles with strong focus on student engagement and curriculum development. Adept in classroom management, lesson planning, and fostering collaborative learning environment. Known for flexibility in meeting changing needs and achieving educational goals. Possesses excellent communication skills, creativity, and passion for fostering student growth.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Funeral Director

Pumanawa Funeral Services
07.2021 - Current
  • Established trust among clients by consistently delivering exceptional service while maintaining sensitivity towards their needs.
  • Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
  • Managed all aspects of funeral arrangements for smooth and efficient service delivery.
  • Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
  • Liaised between hospitals, physicians, county coroner and members of clergy to coordinate final arrangements.

Manager Director

Pumanawa Services Limited
06.2021 - Current
  • Championed change management efforts, successfully guiding the organization through periods of transition and growth.
  • Increased revenue through strategic business development initiatives and strong client relationships.
  • Managed company budgets, ensuring financial stability and long-term profitability.
  • Built strong professional networks within the industry that led to increased referrals and partnership opportunities.
  • Cultivated a high-performance culture by fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Established key performance metrics to track progress towards goals, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Professor of Maori Culture Song and Dance

Ngati Maniapoto
03.2001 - Current
  • Fluent in Te Reo Maori, with the ability to teach, write and publish in both Maori and English.
  • Support language revitalization efforts within the institution and wider community.
  • Mentor emerging Maori academics, artists, and students in both cultural and academic pathways.
  • Taking leadership roles in developing indigenous curriculum and Maori philosophy pedagogies.
  • Uphold and strengthen relationships with local and national cultural institutions and festivals.
  • Ability to contextualize performance within broader cultural, historical, and political framework.

Maori Medium School Teacher

Ministry Of Education
02.2016 - 12.2019
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
  • Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to address individual needs.
  • Enhanced classroom management skills, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and relevant training sessions, ensuring the most current practices were utilized in the classroom setting.
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.

Maori Medium School Teacher

Ministry Of Education
02.2012 - 11.2016
  • Developed positive rapport with students through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of school.
  • Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, leading to increased involvement in their child''s education.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.

Maori Medium Early Childhood Educator

Te Kohanga Reo National Trust
02.2007 - 11.2012
  • Empowering Maori communities to lead their own educational journeys and fosters pride and identity in children from a young age.
  • Create new generations of fluent speakers of the Maori Language from early childhood.
  • Built strong community networks through collective responsibility for education
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Promoted resilience through cultural grounding

Education

Bachelors Degree in Māori Education - Teaching Maori Language To Early Learners

Te Kohanga Reo National Trust
Wellington, NZ
05-2011

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Curriculum planning
  • Classroom management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Language development
  • Multicultural education
  • Documentation and reporting

Accomplishments

  • Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
  • Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for students.
  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
  • Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom.

Certification

Te Tohu Matauranga Whakapakari Tino Rangatiratanga, Early learning Teacher, Full immersion in Te Reo Maori.

  • Te Kohanga Reo National Trust, Bachelors Degree Level 7


Te Aupikitanga ki te Reo Kairangi - Fully immersion in Te Reo Maori / Maori Language.

  • Te Wananga o Aotearoa, Diploma in Te Reo Maori level 6


Heke Whakaakoranga - Maori Medium Teacher

  • Te Wananga o Raukawa, Diploma in Teaching Level 5


Nga Toi, Maori Arts - Integration of Maori Language, Protocols and Artistic Knowledge.

  • Te Wananga o Aotearoa, New Zealand Diploma in Nga Toi Level 5


Te Reo Maori - Maori Language and Cultural Identity

  • Wairiki Institute of Technology, Diploma in Te Reo Maori Oral Maori Fluency Level 5

Languages

Maori
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Funeral Director

Pumanawa Funeral Services
07.2021 - Current

Manager Director

Pumanawa Services Limited
06.2021 - Current

Maori Medium School Teacher

Ministry Of Education
02.2016 - 12.2019

Maori Medium School Teacher

Ministry Of Education
02.2012 - 11.2016

Maori Medium Early Childhood Educator

Te Kohanga Reo National Trust
02.2007 - 11.2012

Professor of Maori Culture Song and Dance

Ngati Maniapoto
03.2001 - Current

Bachelors Degree in Māori Education - Teaching Maori Language To Early Learners

Te Kohanga Reo National Trust

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