Karryn Heaps
Mangapapa,GIS
Summary
A senior and compassionate Resource Teacher of Learning and Behavior with over 10 years of experience advocating for and supporting neurodiverse learners. Skilled in special education and learning/behavior intervention plans. Successfully developed Collaborative Action Plans, enhancing student outcomes through evidence-based strategies. A proactive team collaborator and bilingual communicator, I foster positive learning environments and champion inclusive practices for diverse learners, ensuring all students thrive.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Teacher: Learning and Behaviour
Gisborne Girls' High School
Te Hapara, Gisborne
01.2013 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with teachers, families, and educational staff to enhance student support.
- Developed Collaborative Action Plans (CAPs) addressing diverse learning needs through evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborated with educators and families to implement support strategies in classroom and home environments.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions as necessary.
- Conducted assessments to identify student strengths and challenges effectively.
- Coordinated discussions with families regarding student performance and strategic approaches.
- Coordinated flexible services with Learning Support for seamless student engagement and family support.
- Have a robust data-gathering, planning, and reporting cycle.
- Ensured reporting clearly identifies Māori and Pasifika.
- Championed positive outcomes for students in both Kura Kaupapa Māori, and English settings.
- Developed effective relationships with iwi/whānau to improve achievement outcome levels for Māori ākonga.
- Implemented behaviour management techniques to foster positive learning environments.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided leadership to new RTLB through the induction process implementing the growth mindset model focusing on believing in yourself, being accountable, and persisting in the face of setbacks.
- Facilitated professional development workshops on dyslexia and te reo Māori structured literacy programs.
- Undertaken professional learning development opportunities to increase knowledge in special education.
Education
New Zealand Diploma in Te Reo Māori (Rūmaki - Level 5) - Te Reo Māori
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Gisborne01-2020
Master of Specialist Teaching With Distinction in Learning & Behaviour - Education
Massey University
Auckland, NZ01-2019
Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching With Distinction in Learning & Behaviour - Education
Massey University
Auckland, NZ01-2017
Bachelor of Education - Education
Massey University
Auckland, NZ01-2013
Skills
- Incredible Years autism training
- Incredible Years teacher training
- Six Bricks facilitator
- Tamariki yoga and mindfulness teacher training
- Well-being facilitator
- Special education expertise
- Behaviour and learning modifications
- Evidence-based assessment
- Behavior intervention plans
- Inclusion strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum adjustments
- Time management
- Research
- Positive attitude
- Fast learner
- Team collaboration
- Bilingual communication
- Note-taking requirements
- Te reo Māori speaker
- Punctuality and work ethic
- Networking
REFEREES
Name: Jonette Martin
Position: Tumuaki Tuarua o Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Uri o Maui
Work: (06) 868 5629
E-mail: jonette@ngauriamaui.school.nz
Name: Cheryl Johnston
Position: Principal of Ngatapa School
Work: (06) 863 9878
E-mail: principal@ngatapa.school.nz
Name: Ngaio Keelan
Position: RTLB Practice Leader Māori - Cluster 21
Work: 027 7492284
Email: ngaio.keelan@cluster21.school.nz
Timeline
Resource Teacher: Learning and Behaviour
Gisborne Girls' High School
01.2013 - Current
New Zealand Diploma in Te Reo Māori (Rūmaki - Level 5) - Te Reo Māori
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Master of Specialist Teaching With Distinction in Learning & Behaviour - Education
Massey University
Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching With Distinction in Learning & Behaviour - Education
Massey University
Bachelor of Education - Education
Massey University
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