Acting Deputy Principal & Deputise Principal
Hukarere Girls' College
Eskdale, Napier
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
- Evaluated teaching performance through observations in classrooms or review of portfolios and lesson plans.
- Prepared drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
- Developed and tracked benchmarks for measuring institutional success to help teachers maximize teaching potential.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Assisted in developing strategies to ensure compliance with state regulations related to student services.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Served as a liaison between the administration office and other departments within the school.
- Maintained records of attendance and disciplinary incidents according to school policy.
- Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet national and school standards.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between faculty members or between faculty and students by providing guidance on appropriate resolution strategies.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Coordinated special projects such as school-wide initiatives or new programs requiring additional resources or funding.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Led a team of department heads in creating a comprehensive educational plan that aligned with the school's mission statement.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.
- Advised the principal on matters pertaining to staff recruitment, hiring processes and employee discipline actions.
- Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Facilitated meetings between teachers, administrators, parents and other stakeholders to address issues related to curriculum design, instruction delivery and assessment practices.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Supported the implementation of innovative educational programs designed to meet individual learning needs.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
- Counseled students individually or in small groups regarding academic progress or personal issues.
- Conducted professional development activities for faculty on topics such as differentiated instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Monitored student achievement data to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Evaluated curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with local regulations.
- Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide, and assist, resulting in improved academics.
- Collaborated with the principal to develop an effective system of communication among faculty, staff, parents, community members and community personnel.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Worked cross-curricular to achieve goals.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
