Nichole Stratton

• Developed and implemented high quality, engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Fostered a fun, warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Promoted inclusive learning environments by adapting teaching methods and materials to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching methods, best practices and improving overall academic achievement.
• Organized extracurricular activities that encouraged teamwork, leadership and social-emotional growth among students.
• Mentored training teachers in classroom management techniques and instructional strategies.
• Collaborated with whānau, leadership, and outside agencies to support student development and address challenges.

• Built relationships with young people to help them overcome personal and social barriers and raise the aspirations
• Developed individualized action plans to address clients' unique needs and aspirations.
• Advised clients on career pathways, educational opportunities, personal development strategies.
• Managed client caseloads, facilitated workshops and groups, and led multidisciplinary meetings.
• Collaborated with local agencies to connect clients with training programs and job placements.
• Assisted in the running of an advice and information centre, acting as centre manager when needed.

Worked as a relief teacher in multiple inner city primary schools.

-Worked in a decile 1, multicultural school celebrating and integrating the rich cultural and language strengths students brought to school.

• As a student, worked in a variety of part time retail and hospitality positions

-Diploma of Teaching, Primary

-Major in Educational Sociology and English.