Nicola Seager
Shelly Park,AUK
Summary
It is my personal goal to gain a prestigious position within a dynamic and successful learning environment. My experience, knowledge, and ability to role model positive practices enable me to build positive relationships. I like to strive for excellence using supportive frameworks in developing staff confidence and student interest. I have a strong passion for adolescent mental health and the affects that society has on their vulnerability. Recently I have developed a keen interest in neuroscience and how brain development impacts on growing minds. I believe that this knowledge supports me in understanding the behavior of students and how we can positively interact with them to enable adolescents to achieve success without breaking down the teacher student relationship. Helping people and contributing to the school community is also a desire of mine. Liaising and connecting with staff in and outside of your working area is essential to build collegiality and positive working relationships. My key strengths are my positive and accommodating work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills and determination to achieve success. I have an ‘Anything is possible’ approach to everything and strive to be solutions focused. The variety of roles that I have held in and out of school have improved my leadership skills and enabled me to understand the differing needs of students and staff.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and PE Teacher
Rosehill College
Papakura
01.2024 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to Physical Education best practices.
- Encouraged positive behavior through praise and constructive criticism when necessary.
- Coached select teams in competitive sports leagues outside of regular school hours.
- Monitored student progress throughout the school year and provided support where needed.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to coordinate Physical Education curriculum with core academic subjects.
- Instructed classes in the fundamentals of physical education including proper warm-up techniques, safety protocols, rules, and regulations.
Head of School
Ambury Park Centre
Mangere Bridge
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Engaged in community outreach programs to promote the school's mission and objectives.
- Provided guidance to students regarding academic progress, behavior management, and other issues.
- Promoted a culture of innovation within the school community through various initiatives.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for the school's long-term goals.
- Implemented technology initiatives to improve student engagement in the classroom.
- Initiated disciplinary measures when necessary according to established guidelines.
- Collaborated with parents to create a positive learning environment for students.
- Conducted regular meetings with faculty to ensure adherence to standards of excellence in teaching and learning.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
- Coordinated special events such as open houses, parent-teacher conferences.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the school by delegating tasks among faculty members.
- Oversaw recruitment, hiring, and training processes for new faculty members.
- Organized professional development activities for teachers to enhance their skillsets.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, parents and students.
- Advised board members on educational matters related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Reviewed student data reports regularly to assess academic performance trends.
- Worked closely with administration team on developing strategies for fundraising activities.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and students effectively.
- Implemented and coordinated school spirit week, graduation, fall orientation and anti-bullying week.
- Oversaw attendance trends and conducted parent conferences and home visits to guarantee student success.
- Communicated frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance.
- Enforced behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
- Maintained organized records to document student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes.
- Supported students' academic, health, social and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus.
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence by promoting and establishing atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between students, faculty and parents.
- Executed and strategies to increase parental and community engagement within school.
- Guided students and parents in future educational decisions by setting educational goals and improving level of life skills.
- Prepared and maintained personnel reports and records for officials and agencies.
- Planned, directed and monitored instructional methods and content of educational and vocational programs.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
Health and PE Teacher
Tangaroa College
Otara
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Evaluated student performances using various assessment tools such as rubrics or quizzes.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated health topics such as nutrition and injury prevention into physical activity lessons.
- Incorporated technology into physical education lessons when appropriate.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to Physical Education best practices.
- Encouraged positive behavior through praise and constructive criticism when necessary.
- Coached select teams in competitive sports leagues outside of regular school hours.
- Monitored student progress throughout the school year and provided support where needed.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to coordinate Physical Education curriculum with core academic subjects.
- Instructed classes in the fundamentals of physical education including proper warm-up techniques, safety protocols, rules, and regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance at all physical education classes.
PE and Health Teacher Year 9-12
Macleans College
07.2008 - 11.2017
Education
University of Brighton, Chelsea School of Physical Education
01.2002
Highworth Grammar School
06.1998
Skills
- Social and Emotional Growth
- Creative Thinking
- Compliance
- Coaching experience
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Behavior Modeling
- Conflict Mediation
- Problem-solving skills
- Health Promotion
- Special Needs Support
- Student Motivation
- Health Education
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Student Development
- Goals and Objectives
- Grading and Reporting
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Student Behavior Management
- Sports Education
Additional Qualifications
- Women in Educational Leadership - 2024
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education - 2023
- Mental Health and Resilience in Schools Conference 2020 – Speaker on cultural responsiveness
- 100 hours study on Social and Adolescent Psychology with Career Academy
- Diploma in Counselling and Psychology with Career Academy
- 12 Week course in Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Psychology Group
Volunteer Experience
- Manager Tamaki Makaurau mixed Netball team 2023
- Under 18 Girls Rugby Manager 2021
- Netball Manager Auckland U19 Netball 2018, 2019
- Assistant support for Auckland Representative tournament 2016, 2017, 2021
- Breast Cancer Collection Day 2013 - 2018
- President Auckland Multiple Birth Club 2015-2017
- Radio Show – Howick Village Radio 2013
References
- Merrick Rennell - Head of Physical Education Faculty, Rosehill College - m.rennell@rosehillcollege.school.nz
- Patricia Simeon - principal@amburyparkcentre.org.nz
- Katherine Granich - Close friend and SENCO Liaison - yankeedownunder@hotmail.com
- Courtney Wilson - Confident and friend - courtneymaree196@gmail.com
Timeline
Health and PE Teacher
Rosehill College
01.2024 - Current
Head of School
Ambury Park Centre
01.2023 - 12.2023
Health and PE Teacher
Tangaroa College
01.2021 - 12.2022
PE and Health Teacher Year 9-12
Macleans College
07.2008 - 11.2017
University of Brighton, Chelsea School of Physical Education
Highworth Grammar School
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