Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LANGUAGES
EXTRACURRICULARS
Timeline
TEACHER PHILOSOPHY
Hobbies and Interests
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Nidhiya Susan Kuriakose

Hamilton,WKO

Summary

Passionate and dedicated secondary English teacher with strong communication skills and a deep commitment to culturally responsive, student-centred pedagogy. Experienced in designing inclusive learning experiences that value student voice, identity, and diverse learning needs. Confident in teaching Media Studies, Social Studies, and all junior curriculum subjects. A reflective beginning teacher, constantly learning, planning, and adapting, with a strong belief in building meaningful relationships with ākonga and whānau. Also known to survive on equal parts coffee, lesson planning, and last-minute ingenuity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teacher

Rototuna Senior High School
08.2025 - Current
  • Deliver engaging lessons for Year 13 students, integrating cross-curricular approaches.
  • Provide one-to-one feedback and support NCEA internal assessment design, delivery, and marking.
  • Mentor puna groups to build real-life skills, uphold high expectations, and encourage process-driven learning.
  • Support and lead whānau, fostering student morale and embedding manaakitanga, te reo, and tikanga into daily practice.
  • Contribute to school duties, design thinking workshops, and collaborative initiatives.
  • Actively participate in PLT, PCT, whānau, and hui meetings to strengthen relationships and school-wide engagement.

Room Attendant (Part-Time)

Ibis Hotel Tainui
07.2025 - Current
  • Clean and service guest rooms to meet hotel cleanliness and presentation standards.
  • Report maintenance issues and ensure rooms are stocked with required amenities.
  • Follow safety and hygiene protocols while handling cleaning equipment and chemicals.
  • Collaborate with housekeeping team to ensure efficient room turnaround and guest satisfaction.

Student Teacher

Mangakōtukutuku College
04.2025 - 06.2025


· Designed and taught over 50 lessons aligned with NZC and NCEA outcomes, incorporating differentiated instruction, gamified learning, and real-world connections (text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world).

· Adapted teaching to student needs, interests, and learning styles through student-centred approaches and formative feedback.

· Built strong relationships with students and staff, contributing to a safe and inclusive learning environment.

· Taught Years 10, 12, and supported whānau groups from Years 9–13.

· Contributed to whānau time, duty responsibilities, wharae assemblies, and school-wide pastoral care.

· Attended PLDs and staff meetings, and whārea meetings actively.

Educational Content Head

byteEDGE
03.2022 - 12.2023
  • Led digital content development across a wide range of educational topics, designing learner-centred materials that fostered learnability, adaptability, creative thinking, and critical thinking.
  • Created formative and summative assessments aligned with learning outcomes to measure and enhance student progress.
  • Developed and integrated digital content for LMS/CMS platforms, ensuring accessibility and engagement for diverse learners.
  • Promoted a growth mindset and adaptive learning strategies through innovative e-learning experiences.
  • Facilitated team training sessions focused on effective content delivery and collaborative content planning.

Content Writer

Renewbuy
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Created SEO-optimised written content for digital platforms based on thorough research and market study.
  • Supported marketing campaigns through persuasive, clear, and targeted writing approaches tailored to specific audiences.

Freelance Content Developer & Editor

09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Produced customised academic, creative, and professional content.
  • Edited materials for clarity, coherence, tone, and audience fit.

Corporate Trainer

Aay&Tee Enterprises
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Designed and delivered professional communication training using a personalised and differentiated approach tailored to individual learner needs.
  • Focused on boosting confidence through targeted development of presentation skills, writing proficiency, soft skills, and other workplace readiness skills such as teamwork, time management, and problem-solving.

English Teacher

Maxfort School
03.2017 - 10.2017
  • Taught English to Years 6 to 10 students, focusing on language skills, literature, and communication.
  • Integrated digital media and real-world projects to enhance engagement and comprehension, embracing digitalised teaching practices.
  • Designed and used formative and summative assessments to track and support student learning.
  • Employed student-centred, result-oriented teaching methods tailored to individual needs.
  • Participated in whānau hui, shared feedback with students and caregivers, and supported extracurricular programmes.

Guest Lecturer (Communication & English)

KG College
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Taught Years 1 to 3 Bachelor's students.
  • Delivered practice-based, learner-centred lectures on media, communication, and soft skills.
  • Facilitated interactive sessions connecting theory with real-world application to enhance student engagement.
  • Designed and implemented formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress.
  • Built positive student relationships to support learning and participation.

Language Editor

SPS, Chennai (for Taylor & Francis, UK)
09.2013 - 03.2014
  • Edited academic manuscripts for grammar, clarity, and structure.
  • Maintained accuracy in technical and research-based writing.

Education

Master of Teaching and Learning - Secondary

University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ
08.2025

Executive Development Program - General Management

IIM
Raipur, India
03.2024

Bachelor of Education - English

MG University
Kerala, India
01.2016

Master of Arts - English

Stella Maris College
Chennai, India
03.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Triple Main (Mass Communication, Culture, English Literature)

MG University
Kerala, India
04.2011

Skills

  • Respectful relationship building with ākonga and whānau
  • Inclusive, culturally responsive teaching
  • Reflective and open to feedback
  • Confident planning and assessment
  • Collaborative teamwork and digital skills
  • Commitment to Code and Standards

LANGUAGES

English – Full professional proficiency
Malayalam – Native
Hindi – Professional working proficiency
Tamil – Limited working proficiency
Te Reo Māori – Elementary level

EXTRACURRICULARS

Drama, long jump, running races, painting, drawing, and dancing; not a professional, but fortunate to have won some prizes.

Timeline

Student Teacher

Rototuna Senior High School
08.2025 - Current

Room Attendant (Part-Time)

Ibis Hotel Tainui
07.2025 - Current

Student Teacher

Mangakōtukutuku College
04.2025 - 06.2025

Educational Content Head

byteEDGE
03.2022 - 12.2023

Content Writer

Renewbuy
10.2021 - 01.2022

Freelance Content Developer & Editor

09.2019 - 10.2021

Corporate Trainer

Aay&Tee Enterprises
01.2018 - 05.2019

English Teacher

Maxfort School
03.2017 - 10.2017

Guest Lecturer (Communication & English)

KG College
06.2014 - 12.2014

Language Editor

SPS, Chennai (for Taylor & Francis, UK)
09.2013 - 03.2014

Master of Teaching and Learning - Secondary

University of Waikato

Executive Development Program - General Management

IIM

Bachelor of Education - English

MG University

Master of Arts - English

Stella Maris College

Bachelor of Arts - Triple Main (Mass Communication, Culture, English Literature)

MG University

TEACHER PHILOSOPHY

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” — W.B. Yeats

As an aspiring teacher, I do not view my role as that of a dispenser of knowledge, but rather as a facilitator of learning. I am not Google; I do not aim to provide all the answers. Instead, I strive to offer sparks, hints, probing questions, and insights, that ignite curiosity and encourage students to think critically and learn with purpose. I use strategies like the gradual release model to build learner confidence and autonomy, while intentionally designing inclusive, culturally responsive lessons that reflect students’ identities and needs. I believe meaningful learning happens in safe, respectful spaces where students feel seen, heard, and empowered. As a lifelong learner, I aim to model calm consistency, build trust through patience and humility, and co-construct a classroom culture where curiosity, risk-taking, and perseverance thrive, lighting a fire students can carry with them beyond the classroom.

Hobbies and Interests

Cooking, Driving, Painting, Trekking, Travelling, Family Time (a.k.a. Mom duties). Lesson plans and parenting both demand creativity, resilience, quick thinking, and the art of locating missing socks.
Nidhiya Susan Kuriakose