Kylie Nicholls
Rotorua,BOP
Summary
Passionate educator with diverse experience across various learning environments, including specialised and mainstream settings. Skilled in creating engaging curriculums tailored to individual student needs, fostering inclusive classroom atmospheres that inspire curiosity and learning. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding and achievement. Successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved learner engagement and academic performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher in Charge Commerce
Western Heights High School
Western Heights , Rotorua
01.2023 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Created assessment tools to measure student achievement.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Facilitated communication between faculty, administration and parents and guardians.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
Teacher
Rotorua Boys' High School
, Rotorua
01.2009 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Utilized technology and online resources to enhance instruction.
Head of Faculty, Business/Computing/Careers
Rotorua Girls' High School
, Rotorua
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Managed student records in an organized manner to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
- Recruited, hired and oriented departmental staff.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for educators on topics such as curriculum design, assessment, and technology integration.
- Maintained records of student performance and attendance.
- Prepared annual reports to summarise program success and challenges.
- Managed educational offerings through creation of innovative pathways.
- Monitored budget allocations for educational programs and activities.
Teacher
Tokoroa High School
, Tokoroa
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Teacher
Lynfield College
, Auckland
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Teaching - Accounting, Business, Social Studies
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ12-2003
Bachelor of Management Studies - Strategic Management, Accounting, Marketing
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ01-2003
Diploma in Business - Business Management
Waiariki Institute of Technology
Rotorua01-1999
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Educational leadership
- Career counseling
- Literacy strategies
- Digital literacy
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Classroom management
- Lesson delivery
- Lesson planning
- Data-driven instruction
- Flexible and adaptive
- Innovative lesson planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher in Charge Commerce
Western Heights High School
01.2023 - Current
Teacher
Rotorua Boys' High School
01.2009 - 01.2024
Head of Faculty, Business/Computing/Careers
Rotorua Girls' High School
01.2007 - 01.2010
Teacher
Tokoroa High School
01.2005 - 01.2007
Teacher
Lynfield College
01.2004 - 01.2005
Graduate Diploma in Teaching - Accounting, Business, Social Studies
University of Waikato
Bachelor of Management Studies - Strategic Management, Accounting, Marketing
University of Waikato
Diploma in Business - Business Management
Waiariki Institute of Technology
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