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Marie Backhouse

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
Marie Backhouse