Teacher
Open To Work
Mata'utia Magele Leituala Leitu Magele
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Junior School
Auckland,AUK
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Samoan Bilingual TeacherPrimary School Teacher Samoan BilingualRelief TeacherSamoan Language TeacherClassroom Teacher
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
Auckland, AUK, NZNew Zealand
Open to relocation:
Yes
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Culturally grounded classroom teacher with twenty-six years of experience across primary, intermediate, and secondary levels. Currently serving as Samoan Bilingual Teacher, specializing in bilingual education, performing arts integration, and inclusive literacy and numeracy instruction. Registered with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and pursuing a Master of Educational Leadership, dedicated to enhancing student outcomes in multicultural environments.
Work History
Primary School Teacher Samoan Bilingual
7 Months- Taught Years 9–13 across multiple subjects
- Led performing arts programs, directed choir, and coordinated cultural groups to enhance student engagement
- Designed and implemented curriculum programmes, supporting school events to foster community involvement
- Developed and applied effective behaviour management and relational teaching practices to improve classroom environment
- Accumulated 23 years of experience in education.
Samoan Bilingual Teacher
1 Year 1 Month- Teach Year 3–4 Samoan bilingual learners in a multicultural environment
- Delivered structured literacy and numeracy programmes, enhancing bilingual learning experiences
- Created bilingual resources to promote language skills, identity, and cultural pride among students
- Integrated performing arts with cultural learning, fostering student engagement and cultural appreciation
- Established strong connections with students and whānau to foster a supportive learning environment with students, whānau, and community
- Maintain high behavioural expectations and positive learning culture
Relief Teacher
1 Year- Facilitated learning for diverse age groups
- Quickly adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse school cultures and individual learning needs
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies in different environments
Samoan Language Teacher
- Taught Year 9–13 students in a secondary environment
- Integrated performing arts to enhance engagement and understanding of Samoan language
- Promoted Pasifika cultural identity and expression through community engagement.
Education
Master of Educational Leadership - Level 9
in progress
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Level 8
Bachelor of Education - Secondary, Level 7
Diploma in Education - Level 5
Registered Teacher - Teaching
Skills
Literacy instruction
Bilingual design
Culturally responsive teaching
Behavior management
Student engagement
Assessment reporting
Collaborative teamwork
Collaboration skills
Problem-solving
Critical thinking
Decision-making
Active listening
Problem-solving
Key Strengths
- Bilingual teaching expertise — Samoan bilingual instruction, resource creation, language-rich environments
- Multicultural classroom experience — Samoa + NZ diverse school settings
- Strong classroom management — consistent expectations, relational practice
- Primary curriculum breadth — literacy, numeracy, science, arts, languages
- Performing arts integration — choir direction, creative learning, engagement
- Inclusive teaching practice — supports diverse learners and needs
- Collaborative teamwork — works well in bilingual and mainstream teams
- Leadership potential — mentoring, cultural leadership, resource development
Performing Arts & Cultural Experience
- Choir Director & Vocal Coach
- Directed choirs for school, church, and community events
- Trained students in harmony, vocal technique, and performance discipline
- Composer & Recording Artist
- Composed original Samoan music
- Produced songs for public release and cultural events
- Cultural Leadership
- Mata'utia Magele high chief titleholder
- Led cultural performances, assemblies, and school celebrations
- Strengthened student confidence through performing arts
Additional Experience
- Mentor for new Gagana Samoa cohorts — Teach First NZ Ako Mātātupu
- Bilingual resource creator
- Commercial actor and performer
- Community cultural leader
Timeline
Primary School Teacher Samoan Bilingual
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Junior School
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Samoan Bilingual Teacher
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Junior School
01.2026 - 02.2027Read More
Relief Teacher
Multiple Auckland Schools
01.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Samoan Language Teacher
Alfriston College
01.2024 - 01.2024Read More
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Registered Teacher from Teaching
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NUS
Diploma in Education from Level 5
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NUS
Bachelor of Education from Secondary, Level 7
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University of Auckland
Master of Educational Leadership from Level 9
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National University of Samoa
Post Graduate Diploma in Education from Level 8
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