Marie Backhouse
Little River,Banks Peninsula
Summary
Engaging in successful collaborative learning with energy and passion. I create caring empathetic relationships with students, developing an environment of warmth and understanding. Students feel seen and heard, supporting their development and growth in their learning. Forming powerful collaborative relationships with my peers to create a successful, professional team environment. Ongoing learning is my creative drive, ensuring I am continually growing and finding the best way to support all learners in the classroom.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
BT Teacher Primary
Clearview Primary
01.2025 - Current
- Support Year 3 & 4 students in a large collaborative team, contributing to curriculum planning, assessment, and classroom delivery.
- Structured literacy practices to support progress in reading and writing.
- Explicit mathematical learning strategies.
- Tailored neurodiversity programmes for individual learners.
- Assess student progress through formative and summative evaluations.
- Encourage students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
- Establish strong relationships with students and whānau.
- Ongoing professional development.
Teacher Aide
Duvauchelle School
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported a student with Global Developmental Delays (Years 1–2) through tailored lesson planning and one-on-one instruction.
Teacher Aide (High Health Needs)
Little River School
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Supported two students with Type 1 Diabetes (Years 0–3) through daily care and learning support.
- Assisted in small-group, one-on-one, and whole-class teaching activities.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching - Primary
University of Canterbury
01.2024
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 1) -
Te Wānanga Aotearoa
01.2022
Teacher Aide Certificate - undefined
Open Polytechnic
01.2021
NZ Certificate in Education Support - Level 4
Open Polytechnic
01.2021
Skills
- Reflective and adaptive teaching practice
- Inclusive education & neurodiversity awareness
- Structured literacy and literacy interventions
- Collaborative team teaching
- Positive relationships with ākonga & whānau
- Culturally responsive practice, te reo Māori & tikanga
- Data-informed decision making
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Growth mindset
Timeline
BT Teacher Primary
Clearview Primary
01.2025 - Current
Teacher Aide
Duvauchelle School
01.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher Aide (High Health Needs)
Little River School
10.2019 - 12.2022
Teacher Aide Certificate - undefined
Open Polytechnic
NZ Certificate in Education Support - Level 4
Open Polytechnic
Bachelor of Teaching - Primary
University of Canterbury
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 1) -
Te Wānanga Aotearoa
Training
- Structured Literacy (ongoing focus)
- Neurodiversity Training
- Te Reo Māori Training
- Assessment for Learning & Data Use