Laura Gafoi
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Talofa,
My name is Laura Gafoi. I was born and raised in Manurewa my whole life, and I am currently a teacher at Manurewa Intermediate, where I have been employed since 2021. Raised in a tight-knit, traditional Samoan family, I uphold various values and work ethics. These same values have been transferred into my work with children, both within and outside the classroom.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Teacher
Manurewa Intermediate School
Manurewa, Auckland
01.2022 - Current
- Lead Samoan and Fijian cultural group.
- 2021 Math Teacher.
- 2022 - current science specialty teacher.
- PCT was completed in 2023.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports.
- Monitored lunchroom activities to ensure safety of all students during meal times.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
Postal Worker
NZ Post
Mangere, Auckland
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Organized bulk mailings including sorting letters by zip codes and bundling them accordingly.
- Weighed parcels to determine correct postage rates.
- Processed forms such as change of address cards and international customs declarations for overseas shipments.
- Routed all classes of mail in sequence of delivery along established route.
Fast Food Worker
McDonalds
Manukau, Auckland
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Operated cash register and received payment from customers in cash or credit form.
- Received deliveries from vendors including checking off invoices against actual merchandise received.
- Made and served coffee, tea and fountain drinks.
- Trained new employees on job duties and safe operation of kitchen equipment.
- Ensured compliance with local health codes during food preparation processes.
Warehouse Worker
Esseano Products Limited
Mangere, Auckland
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Sorting and batching out product numbers.
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
Education
Bachelor of Primary Teaching (Pasifika Specialty)
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ12-2021
High School Diploma -
McAuley High School
Otahuhu, NZ12-2016
Skills
- Bilingual education
- Parent-teacher communication
- Curriculum compliance with science education
- Mathematics instruction
- Growth mindset
- Science instruction
- Student assessment
- Self-motivation
- Verbal and written communication
- Community partnerships
- Standardized tests
- Field trip oversight
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Time management abilities
Languages
Samoan
Professional
Fijian
Limited
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Manurewa Intermediate School
01.2022 - Current
Postal Worker
NZ Post
10.2021 - 01.2022
Fast Food Worker
McDonalds
04.2018 - 03.2021
Warehouse Worker
Esseano Products Limited
12.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Primary Teaching (Pasifika Specialty)
Auckland University of Technology
High School Diploma -
McAuley High School
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