Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Comments from Associate Teacher.
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Timeline
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Madelee O'Connor

Wellington,WGN

Summary

I am a motivated and dedicated beginning teacher with experience in planning, teaching, and assessing. I am passionate about creating inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environments, where all students feel valued and supported. My strengths are in planning, building relationships, and communication.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Placement Two

Karori Normal School
, Wellington
08.2025 - Current
  • New entrants class Year 0
  • Discussing routines, expectations, how to play with each other initially, and developing the class culture.

Professional Placement One

Brooklyn School
, Wellington
04.2025 - 05.2025
  • I taught a full class of 56 students literacy.
  • I taught Year 6 mathematics (Maths No Problem).
  • Observed associate teacher teach various lessons, interacting with students and managing the classroom to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
  • Collaborated with an associate teacher to plan and achieve goals and objectives.
  • I attended meetings, TOD, and cross-country.
  • Accepted constructive criticism with positivity in areas requiring improvement.

Administrative Assistant

Southern Cross Hospital
, Wellington
02.2023 - 02.2025
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to accomplish efficiently.
  • I worked within a team and covered multiple roles.
  • Digitalized medical records.
  • Covered the front and ward reception.
  • Worked overtime on weekends to cover busy periods and short staffing.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Primary School Teaching

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
11-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
11-2022

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Friendly

Comments from Associate Teacher.

"It is wonderful having her part of our kura She has settled in well, made some great relationships with the children, and the wider staff. Madi is keen to take on everything, as an associate does."

"Madi is a reflective practitioner who responds well to feedback and demonstrates a growing ability to critically evaluate her teaching practices."

"Madi prioritizes building strong, respectful relationships with her learners, and demonstrates a genuine commitment to understanding their individual identities, needs, and strengths."

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Professional Placement Two

Karori Normal School
08.2025 - Current

Professional Placement One

Brooklyn School
04.2025 - 05.2025

Administrative Assistant

Southern Cross Hospital
02.2023 - 02.2025

Graduate Diploma - Primary School Teaching

Victoria University of Wellington

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Victoria University of Wellington
Madelee O'Connor