Patricia Barbosa
Auckland,AUK
Summary
At Summerland Primary School, I excelled in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that celebrated cultural and language diversity, significantly enhancing student engagement. My ability to work with children from various backgrounds, alongside my experience in teaching through play and hands-on projects, allowed me to build strong connections with my students. I successfully incorporated individualized learning plans and integrated technology to meet diverse learning needs. By collaborating with parents and staff, I helped improve academic performance and fostered a growth mindset. Over the past five years, I have actively contributed to the evolving curriculum, particularly in the implementation of structured literacy and the principles of Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI). My expertise in these areas has been instrumental in supporting students' literacy development and their overall academic growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Teacher
Summerland Primary School
03.2017 - Current
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, guardians, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration, fostering a supportive learning environment for students.
- Served as a positive role model for both students and colleagues alike; demonstrated professionalism and dedication towards continuous improvement throughout my career.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Increased student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles.
- Boosted student confidence through regular feedback on their work and providing opportunities for self-assessment, leading to higher levels of motivation and engagement in the classroom.
- Mentored new teachers within the school community by sharing best practices, lesson plans, and advice on navigating common challenges faced in the profession.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement, including participation in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on cross-curricular projects.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and after-school clubs, enriching the educational experience for all students.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by implementing project-based learning activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Fostered a love of reading in students by creating an engaging classroom library with diverse literature selections and promoting independent reading time.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Tikanga Maori (Matauranga Maori) Level 3 - Tikanga Maori
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Auckland, NZ04-2023
Postgraduate - Technology And Education
AcademyEx (old Mindlab)
Auckland, NZ03-2020
Postgraduate - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
Auckland, NZ12-2012
Postgraduation - Psychology
UniCEUB
Brasilia, Brazil12-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Psychology
UniCeub
Brasilia, Brazil06-2000
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Child development
- Literacy development
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Positive behavior techniques
- Technology integration
- Individualized learning plans
- Curriculum development
- Student-centered learning
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of teachers from our Kahui Ako Henderson to implement and improve Learning through Play within our schools in the early Primary levels classrooms.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Summerland Primary School
03.2017 - Current
Tikanga Maori (Matauranga Maori) Level 3 - Tikanga Maori
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Postgraduate - Technology And Education
AcademyEx (old Mindlab)
Postgraduate - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
Postgraduation - Psychology
UniCEUB
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Psychology
UniCeub
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