Machelle Harris
Tauranga,BOP
Summary
I am a motivated teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
I have superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Teacher (Kaiako) Yr 3 - 6
Maketū School
Maketū, Tauranga
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted in implementing school-wide initiatives to improve academic achievement.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure a safe learning environment was maintained at all times.
- Developed lesson plans, delivered instruction, and assessed student performance in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
- Facilitated small group discussions encouraging critical thinking skills among participants.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to develop strategies for improving student learning outcomes.
- Planned and coordinated student activities to ensure the students' academic success.
- Created a positive learning environment that fostered collaboration among students while promoting individual growth and development.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, goals, and expectations.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with advances in education methods.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
Health Educator
Life Education Trust WBOP
Tauranga, Tauranga
06.2016 - 06.2024
- Facilitated discussions with students on current topics related to course material.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Created lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Integrated multi-media tools such as videos, slideshows, audio recordings into lessons when appropriate.
- Attended professional development workshops and seminars to stay abreast of new trends in education.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
- Incorporated cooperative learning strategies into daily instruction whenever possible.
- Utilized various assessment techniques including quizzes, tests, projects and presentations to evaluate student progress.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
Senior Teacher / Kaiako
Tauranga Intermediate school
Tauranga, Tauranga
06.2007 - 12.2017
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, goals, and expectations.
- Evaluated educational programs to determine their effectiveness in meeting established objectives.
- Implemented technology into the classroom setting for enhanced learning opportunities.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to develop strategies for improving student learning outcomes.
- Utilized data from assessments such as standardized tests to inform instruction.
- Facilitated small group discussions encouraging critical thinking skills among participants.
- Attended faculty meetings regularly providing input regarding school policy changes.
- Integrated literature into lessons across all grade levels whenever appropriate.
- Provided guidance and support for students in areas of social and emotional development.
- Organized field trips for students as part of an experiential learning program.
- Planned and coordinated student activities to ensure the students' academic success.
- Developed lesson plans, delivered instruction, and assessed student performance in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with advances in education methods.
- Mentored new teachers on classroom management techniques and instructional best practices.
- Created a positive learning environment that fostered collaboration among students while promoting individual growth and development.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure a safe learning environment was maintained at all times.
- Kept current credentials and stayed up to date on changes in education.
- Coached new teachers on ways to improve instruction and student discipline.
- Assisted with development of strong and effective team.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
Education
Te Ahu O Te Reo Māori Level 4 - Tikanga O Te Reo, Reo Ā-Iwi,Whakamahi,Whakarauora
Tupuora Education And Development / Ministry of Ed
Tauranga, NZ01-2022
NZ Certificate - Tikanga
Waikato University
Tauranga, NZ01-2016
Diploma of Teaching Primary - Education
Christchurch College Of Eduction
Christchurch, NZ01-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University Of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ01-1994
Skills
- Coaching skills
- Student Motivation
- Educational leadership
- Curriculum Planning
- Special Education
- Student assessment
- Behavior Management
- Student needs assessment
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Group and individual instruction
- Special Needs Students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Excellent classroom management
- Project-based learning
- Mentoring skills
- Lesson development
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Implementation
- IEP planning
- Student Engagement
Referee
Amanda Cook
DP Waihi college
amandac@waihicol.school.nz
(07) 863 8349
Meg Bird
(ex Tumuaki )Maketū School
0277280777
Rochelle Jensen
Principal Gate Pa School
rjensen@gatepa.school.nz
+64 7 578 5325
Maree Burns
Kaiako
Maketū School
frennic@windowslive.com
0274145764
Timeline
Senior Teacher (Kaiako) Yr 3 - 6
Maketū School
01.2021 - Current
Health Educator
Life Education Trust WBOP
06.2016 - 06.2024
Senior Teacher / Kaiako
Tauranga Intermediate school
06.2007 - 12.2017
Te Ahu O Te Reo Māori Level 4 - Tikanga O Te Reo, Reo Ā-Iwi,Whakamahi,Whakarauora
Tupuora Education And Development / Ministry of Ed
NZ Certificate - Tikanga
Waikato University
Diploma of Teaching Primary - Education
Christchurch College Of Eduction
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University Of Canterbury
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