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Work History
Education
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Teaching Philosophy
Professional Learning
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Lily Vitoria

Auckland,AUK

Summary

I am a dedicated primary teacher, with experience working from year 8, through all ages, to infants in the early learning setting. My classroom experience has been predominantly in the early primary years. I'm especially passionate about project based learning, teaching collaborative problem solving maths & helping students learn life-long skills. I reflect on my teaching practice and enjoy creating safe and happy environments where every child feels a sense of a belonging.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

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Hobsonville Point Primary School
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.

Early Learning Teacher

Millidale Explorers
01.2024 - Current
  • Working in a 4 month - 1 year old classroom with 2-3 other teachers. Collaboratively planning and teaching.
  • Develop strong relationships with children, spending time understanding their individual needs and creating learning opportunities which are meaningful for them.
  • Maintain meaningful relationships with parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Write individual learning plans for each child, and create learning stories on a regular basis to communicate progress with parents and family.
  • Create a sense of belonging in the classroom through cultural awareness.

Maternity Leave

Time At Home
06.2023 - 12.2023

Primary Teacher

Hobsonville Point Primary School
01.2023 - 06.2023

Co-teaching in a composite year 1-3 classroom.

  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.

Primary Teacher

Mangonui School
01.2022 - 01.2023

Year 3-4 classroom

  • Coordinated school-wide events such as field trips, performances, and assemblies to enrich the educational experience for all students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
  • Incorporated engaging hands-on activities into lesson plans, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
  • Engaged in a year-long professional development opportunity to learn how to teach collaborative maths
  • Worked closely with RTLB to establish learning routine and environment for students with high needs, e.g. autism.
  • Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.

Primary Teacher

Sunnybrae Normal School
02.2021 - 12.2021

Year 2-3 classroom

  • Worked closely with an excellent mentor teacher to plan, implement and reflect on my teaching.
  • Improved student reading levels by implementing targeted literacy interventions and progress monitoring.
  • Created data-driven, learner-centered, friendly and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement by coordinated with mentor teacher.
  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress, ensuring timely intervention when needed.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.

Post-graduate Diploma in Primary & Practicum

Auckland University
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks.
  • Gained valuable experience, observing and teaching.


Education

Certificate - Comprehensive Childcare First Aid

Meditrain
Auckland
04.2024

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) -

The University Of Auckland
Auckland
11.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biological Science

Waikato University
Tauranga
11.2018

Diploma in Marine Studies - Marine Biology

Toi Ohomai Institute Of Technology
Tauranga
12.2017

Skills

  • Positive communication skills
  • Future focused thinking
  • Well organized
  • Strong IT skills
  • Patient, genuine and empathetic
  • Teaching and parenting experience
  • Project-based learning
  • Creative, artistic
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Collaborative problem solving maths
  • Adaptability

Teaching Philosophy

  • Compassion
  • Holistic Approach
  • Prioritising relationship building
  • Culturally responsive
  • Igniting curiosity; learning is fun

Professional Learning

Incredible Years Teacher Programme

  • building positive relationships with students
  • proactively preventing behaviour problems
  • helping students learn social skills, empathy, and problem-solving


Cognition Education: Mathematics Professional Development 

  • mathematical pedagogical and subject content knowledge
  • formative assessment practices through improving teachers’ capacity to notice, analyse, and respond to ākonga mathematical thinking
  • collaborative planning, co-teach and evaluation of their teaching and the impact on learning
  • use of technology and tools to enhance mathematics teaching and learning (digital literacy and fluency)
  • culturally and linguistically diverse teaching strategies and co-design a mathematics curriculum that locates learning within relevant contexts of the learners.

Timeline

School Wide Teacher Release Cover

Hobsonville Point Primary School
07.2024 - Current

Early Learning Teacher

Millidale Explorers
01.2024 - Current

Maternity Leave

Time At Home
06.2023 - 12.2023

Primary Teacher

Hobsonville Point Primary School
01.2023 - 06.2023

Primary Teacher

Mangonui School
01.2022 - 01.2023

Primary Teacher

Sunnybrae Normal School
02.2021 - 12.2021

Post-graduate Diploma in Primary & Practicum

Auckland University
01.2020 - 12.2020

Certificate - Comprehensive Childcare First Aid

Meditrain

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) -

The University Of Auckland

Bachelor of Science - Biological Science

Waikato University

Diploma in Marine Studies - Marine Biology

Toi Ohomai Institute Of Technology
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