Leone Jean Rapana
Whangarei,NTL
Summary
I am passionate about supporting students to reach their full potential in a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. As a Teacher Aide, my goal is to help every child feel valued, capable, and confident in their abilities. I believe that learning should be accessible to all students, regardless of their individual needs or challenges, and I am committed to adapting my approach to ensure each learner can thrive. Ultimately, I aim to contribute to a classroom culture where every student feels included, respected, and inspired to learn.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aide (Specialist with Bahaviour)
Portland Primary School
05.2023
- 1:1 learning support
- Group oral language
- Supporting teacher with inclusive learning
- 1:1 Behavior management
- Breakfast Club
- Support with Trees for Survival
- 1:1 Support of an Autistic Student
- Basic Makaton
- Planning around students’ needs by instruction of Kaiako
- Support with Trees for Survival from start to finish
- Breakfast Club
- Te Reo Foundational Course
- Planning, Making resources
- Hegarty’s
Teacher Aide (Specialist with Behaviour)
Whangarei Primary School
03.2014 - 01.2023
- Planning
- Designing specific programs for student
- 1:1 Learning Support
- Teaching subjects
- Behavior Management
- Monthly meetings with the Ministry of Education
- Communication with Parent, Teacher, Senior Learning Co-Ordinator, Principal
- 1:1 support with outside school activity weekly
- Mentoring
Supervisor
Whangarei After School Care
03.2014 - 01.2021
- Money Handling
- Supervising Staff and Children
- Ensuring all equipment is safe to use
- Stock Take
- Invoicing Accounts
- Parent Contact
- Organizing staff when needed
- (Still Present 2025)
Dementia Unit Jane Mander Retirement Village
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Supporting clients with daily activities
- Supporting with personal hygiene
- Support with meal times.
IDEA Services
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Administering medications
- Cooking and cleaning
- Supporting out in the community
- Finances, Doctors appointments
- Supporting client with Health and Wellbeing
Education
Level 4 Certificate - Teacher Aide
10.2024
Certificate - Teacher Aide
Southern Insitute of Technology
11.2014
Certificate - Chef 751/752
Northland Polytechnic Whangarei
Northland Polytech 01.1997
Skills
- Excellent Time-management
- Think on my Feet
- Strong Leader
- Planning
- Out going Personality
- Honest
- Reliable
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
Timeline
Teacher Aide (Specialist with Bahaviour)
Portland Primary School
05.2023
Teacher Aide (Specialist with Behaviour)
Whangarei Primary School
03.2014 - 01.2023
Supervisor
Whangarei After School Care
03.2014 - 01.2021
Dementia Unit Jane Mander Retirement Village
01.2010 - 01.2011
IDEA Services
01.2007 - 01.2010
Certificate - Teacher Aide
Southern Insitute of Technology
Level 4 Certificate - Teacher Aide
Certificate - Chef 751/752
Northland Polytechnic Whangarei