Nicola Pearcy
Christchurch,Diamond Harbour
Summary
Organised and dependable candidate with a wide range of experience in teaching in a variety of settings. I have had much experience teaching English to Speakers of other languages including in a class setting with adults, in a primary school setting and working as a private ESOL tutor for Adult Korean students.
Experience working with migrant and refugee families has given an insight into challenges faced and I approach these needs with sensitivity and empathy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Health School Teacher
Southern Health School
05.2022 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Followed curriculums well and planning suitable lessons for individual needs.
Junior School Teacher/ Acting Team Leader
Diamond Harbour School
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
Owner/Manager Kip McGrath Education Center
Self-employeed
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Tailored lessons to match needs of clients, aged 7yrs to 19 yrs.
- Worked with the Ministry of Health for funding purposes.
- Confidently used Xero for book-keeping purposes.
Teacher
Vicar's Green Primary School
09.2001 - 09.2006
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Taught classes of children from Non- English speaking backgrounds.
- Used varieties of methods to aid children in acquiring English.
- Worked closely with parents and families adjusting to life in their new country as migrants and refugees.
Education
Teacher Refresher Course Certificate - Teaching
Open Polytechnic
Wellington, NZ11.2021
Cambridge University Certificate - C.E.L.T.A
International House
Green Park, London, U.K09.2003
Higher Diploma of Teaching. - Primary Teaching.
Christchurch College of Education
Christchurch, New Zealand11.1997
Skills
- School Community Relations,
- Ability to learn and use Health School record keeping systems
- Able to self manage when organising lesson times and coordinate reviews meetings with other professionals,
- Ability to teach variety of age groups including young adults
- Able to motivate older students to attain NCEA
Cold water swimming, walking, gardening, painting, reading.g
The cold water swimming is a group I meet each morning, all are well travelled and are from many different cultures. as well as being a wonderful start to the day I am continually learning from the richness of other cultures.
Timeline
Health School Teacher
Southern Health School
05.2022 - Current
Junior School Teacher/ Acting Team Leader
Diamond Harbour School
02.2020 - 05.2021
Owner/Manager Kip McGrath Education Center
Self-employeed
12.2017 - 01.2020
Teacher
Vicar's Green Primary School
09.2001 - 09.2006
Teacher Refresher Course Certificate - Teaching
Open Polytechnic
Cambridge University Certificate - C.E.L.T.A
International House
Higher Diploma of Teaching. - Primary Teaching.
Christchurch College of Education
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