Koa Tuhakaraina
Matamata,Waharoa
Summary
Proven Special Needs Teacher at Te Wharekura O Te Rau Aroha, adept in classroom management and fostering empathy, significantly enhanced learning outcomes through collaborative support plans. Demonstrated excellence in multi-tasking across roles, ensuring high-quality education and a safe, inclusive environment. Skilled in assessment and evaluation, committed to advancing student success and well-being. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Teacher
Te Wharekura O Te Rau Aroha
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive support plans for each student''s unique needs.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Cook
Te Wharekura O Te Rau Aroha
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Cleaner
Te Wharekura O Te Rau Aroha
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
Education
Home Economics
Matamata College
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Empathy and patience
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
Special Needs Teacher
Te Wharekura O Te Rau Aroha
01.2024 - Current
Cook
Te Wharekura O Te Rau Aroha
01.2020 - 01.2021
Cleaner
Te Wharekura O Te Rau Aroha
01.2018 - 12.2020
Home Economics
Matamata College
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