Mandy Veza

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Selwyn Ridge School, specializing in classroom management and student engagement. Demonstrated success in building relationships and motivating diverse learners, including those with special needs. Skilled in innovative lesson planning and fostering a supportive environment that promotes academic and social growth. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes for all students.

Working with tamariki is my absolute passion. I believe in knowing each learner as an individual and creating opportunities for them to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. This year, I have worked alongside a student and her whānau to build confidence and self-belief. This mahi reminded me how powerful authentic relationships are in unlocking potential.

• Strong commitment to ongoing learning and reflection
• Confident working independently and within team-teaching settings
• Experienced across digital platforms and integrated learning
• Able to identify and lead new opportunities for student engagement
• Skilled in assessing, evaluating and planning next steps
• Involved in co-curricular and cultural events to enrich school life

My understanding of Te Ao Māori continues to grow. I intentionally create a culturally responsive space grounded in manaakitanga, whakapapa, tikanga and whanaungatanga. I incorporate mihi, karakia, waiata, and pōwhiri as authentic parts of our classroom culture, helping tamariki develop a strong sense of identity and connection.

Horowhenua Kāhui Ako Community of Learners, 2021-2022, Collaborated with other kaiako to share ideas that improved outcomes., 2021, Creating belonging for Pacific learners through Talanoa, student-led groups and whānau connections., 2022, Supporting transitions and reducing digital anxiety through improved systems and pastoral care.

Supported curriculum planning and delivery school-wide, Facilitated end-of-term hui with teaching teams, Provided hands-on resourcing and mentoring, Fairfield School, 1.5 years, Managed digital systems (Apple Manager, JAMF, Google Admin, Lightspeed), Supported 1:1 device rollout and student onboarding, Provided IT PD for staff in Seesaw, Google Workspace and digital literacy, Maintained teacher laptops and classroom devices

Delivered engaging and hands-on visual art lessons while releasing classroom teachers. Lessons included drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and printmaking, with a strong focus on the elements of line, shape, colour and texture., Visual Art Techniques: paint, clay, printmaking, collage, Digital Art: iPad & Chromebook tools, Nature-Inspired Art: rākau stamping, leaf rubbings, Student agency, tuakana-teina approaches, Matariki exhibitions, art displays, and collaborative murals

• Tanya Healy, Deputy Principal, Selwyn Ridge Primary School, 07 544 1088
• Treena Korzelius, Teacher, Selwyn Ridge Primary School
• Mary O'Neill, Colleague - Junior Syndicate (Years 0-2), 021 0247 7144

• Honest and full of integrity
• Committed to high personal and professional standards
• Skilled across a variety of teaching levels and settings
• Strong time management, planning and organisation
• Collaborative and open to feedback
• Inclusive, supportive and culturally responsive
• Calm under pressure, with a sense of humour and a growth mindset

• Wilkie Way Maths PD, 2025
• Catch Up BSLA, 2025
• Numicon PD, 2025
• Better Start Literacy Approach - Microcredential, 2021
• Play-Based Learning - Longworth Education
• Liz Kane Phonological Awareness
• Incredible Years Programme
• Yolanda Soryl Phonics
• PB4L Tier 1 & 2 Focus Teams
• Etap & Spotlight Reporting
• JAMF Management Training
• Mind Lab: Certificate in Digital & Collaborative Learning, 2019
• Sir Paul Callaghan Science, 2 days
• Royal Society Te Apārangi Science Fellowship, 2 terms