Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Teacher registration
References
Timeline
Teacher
Lisa Budram

Lisa Budram

Pukekohe,AUK

Summary

I am a sincere and nurturing teacher who is passionate about supporting ākonga to reach their full potential. I am strong-willed and motivated, with a genuine eagerness to learn, grow, and build meaningful professional relationships. My experience spans both special needs and inclusive education, and I take great pride in creating inclusive environments where neurodiverse students feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kaiako Years 1-10

Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu
Auckland
03.2025 - Current
  • Deliver quality and personalized learning programs for students in line with the NZ curriculum.
  • Motivate students to present their work in a variety of ways, and use their interests and passions to engage them in meaningful learning.
  • Assess and give constructive feedback to students.
  • Set goals with students, and look into their future pathway options with whānau.
  • Support and help prepare students for the CAA.

Release Teacher

Parkside Specialist School
Pukekohe
01.2025 - Current
  • Followed the classroom plans left by the class teacher to ensure continuity of learning and reinforce core concepts.
  • Maintained classroom routines to provide consistency and support positive learning environments.
  • Assisted in fostering a safe, nurturing classroom culture that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth.
  • Built strong, respectful relationships with both students and staff.
  • Adapted lessons and resources to meet the diverse needs of students with a wide range of abilities.
  • Supported students with personal care and mobility needs in a respectful and dignified manner.
  • Implemented behavior support strategies in line with individual behavior plans.
  • Used assistive technologies and communication tools (e.g: visual schedules, AAC devices) to support student learning.
  • Collaborated with teacher aides, therapists, and specialists to provide consistent support.
  • Encouraged social interaction, independence, and life skills development through structured activities.
  • Assisted with sensory programs and supported regulation strategies.

Kaiako/ Kaimanaaki

Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu
Wellington, Wellington
07.2021 - 12.2024
  • Delivered quality and personalized learning programs for students in line with the NZ curriculum.
  • Incorporated various teaching styles to cater to the diverse learning needs in an online and face-to-face context.
  • Collaborated with fellow kaiako and kaituitui to lead weekly huinga ako in Upper Hutt, with a focus on big picture learning.
  • Planned, organized, and coordinated EOTCs that promoted creativity, hands-on learning experiences, and follow-on activities.
  • Worked with teacher aides and external organizations to negotiate learning pathways and provide suitable support for students with high and complex needs, or neurodiverse students.
  • Motivate students to present their work in a variety of ways, and use their interests and passions to engage them in meaningful learning.
  • Assess and give constructive feedback to students.
  • Set goals with students, and discussed future pathway options with whānau.
  • Support and help prepare students for the CAA.
  • Mentored and offered guidance to new teachers as they navigated through Te Kura's online platform.

Teacher

Open Air School
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Examiner and moderator of English examinations and assessments.
  • Assessing students' skills and analyzing student data to determine their needs, and identifying specific support/resources to assist students and develop teaching plans.
  • Plan, organize, and assign activities and lessons that are specific to each student's abilities, in compliance with the CAPS (SA) curriculum.
  • Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one to improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
  • Update IEPs throughout the year to reflect students' progress.
  • Adaptation of assessments and classroom material for visually impaired learners.
  • Assisted in screening and assessing new students for admissions.
  • Discuss students' progress with parents, teachers, psychologists, medical team, and therapists.
  • Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities.
  • Received training on the Orbit Reader, NVDA program, and other digital assistive devices that students utilized.
  • Open Air School caters to approximately 300 learners, from pre-primary to grade 12, providing education to students with diverse special educational needs. This included students with physical disabilities, ADHD, ASD, and dyslexia.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Intermediate & Senior Phase

University of South Africa
Durban, South Africa
10.2015

Matriculated -

New West Secondary School
Durban, South Africa
01.2008

Skills

  • Adaptive learning
  • Committed to continuous learning
  • Proficient in using technology
  • Assessment strategies
  • Student engagement
  • Mentorship capabilities

Certification

  • Comprehensive First Aid training
  • SPELD NZ training

Teacher registration

  • Category: Full
  • Registration Number: 377634

References

  • Christine Cummins, Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu, Team Leader years 1-10, 0275391823 Wellington
  • Carla Melton, Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu, Team Leader years 1-10 Auckland

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Timeline

Kaiako Years 1-10

Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu
03.2025 - Current

Release Teacher

Parkside Specialist School
01.2025 - Current

Kaiako/ Kaimanaaki

Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu
07.2021 - 12.2024

Teacher

Open Air School
01.2017 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Education - Intermediate & Senior Phase

University of South Africa

Matriculated -

New West Secondary School

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