Lee-Ann Riddington
Summary
My teaching philosophy is based on the importance of building positive relationships with learners, their family and the community to enhance students' learning. I believe in creating a safe and culturally responsive classroom environment where each unique individual is celebrated. I believe in integrating a teaching approach which is based on student agency and creating pathways for my students to lead and take ownership of their own learning. Therefore, supporting students to develop confidence in their own abilities, strengthen resilience, build high expectations of themselves, create positive attitudes and develop a love of learning so that they can become global citizens of the world and lifelong learners. Curriculum Integration is an area I am extremely passionate about and I believe in using inquiry foci that are dynamic and engaging, to encourage students to be curious and critical thinkers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Teacher
Pukete School
01.2018 - Current
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Helped develop and implement Environmental and Sustainability Practices, Trees for Survival programmes.
- Maintained knowledge of New Zealand Curriculum, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Classroom Teacher
East Tamaki Primary
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiating lessons to meet each student's individual interests, needs, and strengths.
- Maintained knowledge of New Zealand Curriculum, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching - Education
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ10.2016
No Degree - Education
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ07.2023
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Student-Centred Learning
- Positive Behaviours Techniques
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Differentiated Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Classroom Management
- New Zealand Curriculum Compliance
Professional Development
Better Start Literacy Approach - 2023
Structured literacy - University of Canterbury
Tilting the seesaw -2023
Supporting autistic students - Autism New Zealand
Navigating the Journey - 2023
Relationships and sexuality education programme - New Zealand Family Planning
Revalidation of Workplace First Aid - 2023
Practical Training Solutions
Rongohia te Hau - 2023
Culturally responsive pedagogy - Poutama Pounamu
Te Ahu O Te Reo Māori Level 1 and 2 - 2022
Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Māori - Tupu Ora Education and Development LTD
Pause, Breathe, Smile - 2022
Mind health programme - Southern Cross
Maths in the classroom - 2021
Bruce Moody
Stem and Revised Technologies - 2020
David Kinane
Te Ara Māori – Level 1 & 2 - 2019
Te Reo Māori - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Integrated Literacy with Digital Technologies -2019
Jacqui Sharp
Teaching Reading in the Classroom - 2019
Sheena Cameron and Louise Dempsey
Teaching comprehension reading strategies in class - 2019
RTLIT – Helen Gleeson
Microsoft STEAM and Minecraft Education - 2018
Using Technology Better
PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning) - 2018
NZ Ministry of Education
Inquiry Learning - 2018
Bina Kachwalla
Embedding Oral Language Across the Curriculum - 2017
Sheena Cameron and Louise Dempsey
Incredible Years for Teachers (IYT) - 2017
Effective classroom management skills - NZ Ministry of Education
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Pukete School
01.2018 - Current
Classroom Teacher
East Tamaki Primary
01.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Teaching - Education
University of Waikato
No Degree - Education
University of Canterbury
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