Quinessa Sullivan Te Ati Awa - Kai Tahu - Muaūpoko
Wellington,Pukerua Bay
Summary
I am a passionate beginning teacher who aims to provide students with exceptional learning opportunities and support for their educational endeavors. Even without completing my physics and astrophysics degree, I successfully secured a position as a science support teacher, aiding students in their Correspondence studies. I have an intuitive understanding of Mana Ōrite and where and how this can complement curriculum, including science. I continue to develop diverse instruction methods to help cultivate a dynamic learning environment for all. I aim to positively motivate my students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary School Teacher - Kaiako Pūtaiao
Te Kura Māori O Porirua
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in development of college and career planning including liasing with University Staff
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues
- Created and maintained a safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning by communicating clear expectations and adapting to the needs of students educated with a Māori worldview
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners within a Te Aō Māori context
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom
- Assisted in the preparation of students for a local robotics competition
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations and lessons
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance
Student Teacher - Graduate Diploma (Primary)
Massey University
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Developed an agile work ethic to appropriately complete my qualification during a global pandemic and its subsequent lockdowns
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues
Maternity Leave
Wellington
05.2017 - 12.2019
Education and Events Officer
Space Place At Carter Observatory
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Prepared and submitted detailed reports regarding assignments and ongoing investigations.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
Business Analyst
Ministry Of Business, Innovation, And Employment
05.2012 - 12.2014
- Identified patterns and trends in immigration data sets and statistical information and provided actionable insights
- Develop and implement reports for weekly Immigration Minister updates and external Pacific stakeholders
- Manage and contribute to RSE specific projects, including resources for international clientele, delivered in a timely manner
- Performed robust analysis to inform high quality budgeting and analysis
- Maintain registers and other reference/resource materials
- Conducted rigorous research on the identification and management of RSE related risks
Administration Assistant
Department Of Internal Affairs
11.2010 - 04.2012
- Registration management of gaming machine licenses including monitoring the application process and providing support with client enquires
- Assist colleagues with the coordination, management and mail out of gaming machine licenses, meeting deadlines and targets
- Providing support and assisting with the synchronisation and the administrative support of the Logistics Team in the National Crisis and Emergency Management Centre (NCMC) for the February Christchurch Earthquake
- Liaising and assisting with the Tangata Whenua Roopu of Internal Affairs, providing project management support for the annual national hui
Education
Certificate - Rongoā
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
Porirua, NZ12.2023
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) - Teaching
Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ11.2022
Kupe Scholarship - Kupe Scholarship For Māori/Pacific High Achievers
Teach NZ
Wellington, NZ12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Māori Studies And Māori Resource Management
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ12.2006
Skills
- Classroom Management
- NCEA Grading - in development
- An interest in neurodiverse learners
- Lesson Planning - in development
- Experience with Mana Ōrite in Science spaces
- Collaborative Environments
Certification
- First Aid for the School Environment - Expires 18 July 2025
- Tiwhikete Whakaakoranga Tōmua / Provisional Practising Certificate - Expires 30 November 2026
Timeline
Secondary School Teacher - Kaiako Pūtaiao
Te Kura Māori O Porirua
04.2023 - 12.2023
Student Teacher - Graduate Diploma (Primary)
Massey University
01.2020 - 03.2022
Maternity Leave
Wellington
05.2017 - 12.2019
Education and Events Officer
Space Place At Carter Observatory
01.2015 - 04.2017
Business Analyst
Ministry Of Business, Innovation, And Employment
05.2012 - 12.2014
Administration Assistant
Department Of Internal Affairs
11.2010 - 04.2012
Certificate - Rongoā
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) - Teaching
Massey University
Kupe Scholarship - Kupe Scholarship For Māori/Pacific High Achievers
Teach NZ
Bachelor of Arts - Māori Studies And Māori Resource Management
Victoria University of Wellington
- First Aid for the School Environment - Expires 18 July 2025
- Tiwhikete Whakaakoranga Tōmua / Provisional Practising Certificate - Expires 30 November 2026
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