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Pania Caldwell

Tauranga,BOP

Summary

Ko Whakakoro te Maunga

Ko Whangape te Moana

Ko Tinana te Waka

Ko Te Rarawa te Iwi

Ko Ngati Haua te Hapu

Ko Te Kotahitanga te Marae

Pitopito Korero

A Mama, Whaea, Waihine, Tangata Whenua, Kaiako and Professional who works within the education sector who aims to work together with tamariki, whanau, kura for success. "By my efforts and your efforts our people will thrive".

Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Creates and maintains educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school programs and goals. Demonstrates knowledge and best practices in differentiating instruction.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Resource Teacher for Learning and Behaviour

Tauranga Cluster
, Tauranga Moana
01.2021 - Current
  • Observed classrooms regularly to assess instruction quality and provide feedback to teachers regarding best practices in teaching students with disabilities.
  • Maintained accurate records related to student progress, including test scores, attendance data, behavioral reports.
  • Connected to support services such as speech-language therapy, counseling as needed by the student.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop strategies for meeting the unique educational needs of individual students.
  • Coordinated team meetings focused on developing appropriate goals and objectives for each student's Individual Education Plan.
  • Participated in professional development activities designed to improve knowledge of special education laws and regulations.
  • Facilitated communication between school personnel, families, outside agencies, and other stakeholders involved in supporting the student's learning process.
  • Facilitated a variety of wānanga withy Kura, Kaiako and RTLB Tauranga Cluster Team (Ngā Atua Māori, Takiwātanga, FBA - Function of Behaviour Analysis, Incredible Years for Teachers).
  • Completed a number of Wānanga (Professional Development Courses) - Kura Reo ki Kahungungu 2022, Carmen O'Meegan FBA, English Literacy iDeaL Learning Approach, Tauranga Cluster:Trauma, Takiwātanga, Executive Function, UBRS, IYT, SENCo Cycle, Positive Behaviour for Learning.

Education

Bachelor of Teaching - Teaching English / Māori Medium

Kaiako
Toitoi Manawa - Fairhaven School
12.2013

Skills

  • Tikanga Māori: Knowledge that genuinely respects the identity and Mana whēnua of Whānau and their Mokopuna
  • Te Reo Māori: Korero ki te reo ō tātou tipuna
  • Te Marautanga: Sound knowledge of curriculum and assessment analysis (Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and NZ Curriculum)
  • Te Reo Matatini: Sound knowledge of Literacy practice in Pānui, Tuhituhi, A- Waha
  • Ngā Pūnaha: Systems of ongoing process of self-review or internal evaluation processes to ensure to maintain and improve the quality of care and education
  • Whanonga: Sound knowledge of Positive Behaviour for Learning approaches
  • Hauora: Knowledge of Te Whare Tapa Whā The Health and Wellbeing essential for success of Mokopuna and Whānau
  • Whakawhanaungatanga: Build relationships by listening, sharing and clarifying what matters
  • Kohikohi: Gather information from multiple perspectives to deepen understanding
  • Ātawhakaaro: sense-making collaboratively analyze and summarize information with open minds
  • Tātai: plan collaboratively to set goals for action
  • Whakamahi: take action with integrity to celebrate improvements, monitor and adjust actions as needed
  • Whaiwhakaaro: reflect together, check progress, and reflect on outcomes and impacts
  • Mana Motuhake: Empower Mokopuna, Tamariki, Whānau, Kaiako, Hapu, Iwi by acknowledging their contributions and empowering all to continue
  • Mana Whenua: Building and growing competency with the people of the land

Timeline

Resource Teacher for Learning and Behaviour

Tauranga Cluster
01.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Teaching - Teaching English / Māori Medium

Kaiako
Pania Caldwell