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Certification
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Rachel Ardin

Stanmore Bay,AUK

Summary

I am a dedicated and compassionate teacher with a passion for fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. I prioritise building strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents to cultivate a sense of community and belonging.

My organised and collaborative approach enables effective lesson planning and delivery. I strive to make education engaging, fun, and meaningful for my students.

I pride myself on being versatile and resourceful person who welcomes change, readily adjusts to new situations, and consistently demonstrates a willingness to learn and grow.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Year 0/1 Classroom Teacher (Terms 3 &4 Cohort)

Stanmore Bay School
07.2024 - Current

Year 3 Classroom Teacher (covering Leave, Term 2)

Stanmore Bay School
04.2024 - 07.2024

Year 6 Senior Teacher Release (0.2)

Stanmore Bay School
02.2024 - 04.2024

Year 0/1 Classroom Teacher (Terms 3 & 4 Cohort)

Stanmore Bay School
07.2023 - 12.2023

Maternity

Leave
01.2022 - 07.2023

Year 1 Classroom Teacher

Stanmore School
02.2021 - 12.2021

Years 1-6 Classroom Release Teacher (0.4 Then 0.8)

Stanmore Bay School
07.2018 - 12.2020

Years 1-6 Classroom Release Teacher (0.4)

Orewa Primary School
02.2019 - 07.2020

Maternity Leave

Raising My Family
01.2014 - 07.2018

Year 0 Classroom Teacher

Warkworth Primary School
07.2013 - 12.2013

Year 3 Classroom Teacher

Churchill Park School
02.2013 - 07.2013

Year 0/1 Classroom Teacher

Churchill Park School
04.2011 - 12.2012

Years 1-6 Teacher's Aide

Churchill Park School
07.2010 - 04.2011

Education

Bachelor of Pasifika Education - Primary Teaching

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ
07-2010

Skills

  • Strong subject knowledge in literacy and numeracy
  • Effective lesson planning and delivery, that meets the individual needs of my students
  • Establishes a respectful and inclusive classroom environment through positive behaviour management
  • Strong communication with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Able to prioritise tasks and manage workload effectively
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Positive and enthusiastic attitude
  • an active listener

Certification

  • Better Start Literacy Approach, Canterbury University, 12/2023

Interests

  • Sketching
  • Painting (water colour)
  • Photography
  • Travel
  • knitting
  • baking

Timeline

Year 0/1 Classroom Teacher (Terms 3 &4 Cohort)

Stanmore Bay School
07.2024 - Current

Year 3 Classroom Teacher (covering Leave, Term 2)

Stanmore Bay School
04.2024 - 07.2024

Year 6 Senior Teacher Release (0.2)

Stanmore Bay School
02.2024 - 04.2024

Year 0/1 Classroom Teacher (Terms 3 & 4 Cohort)

Stanmore Bay School
07.2023 - 12.2023

Maternity

Leave
01.2022 - 07.2023

Year 1 Classroom Teacher

Stanmore School
02.2021 - 12.2021

Years 1-6 Classroom Release Teacher (0.4)

Orewa Primary School
02.2019 - 07.2020

Years 1-6 Classroom Release Teacher (0.4 Then 0.8)

Stanmore Bay School
07.2018 - 12.2020

Maternity Leave

Raising My Family
01.2014 - 07.2018

Year 0 Classroom Teacher

Warkworth Primary School
07.2013 - 12.2013

Year 3 Classroom Teacher

Churchill Park School
02.2013 - 07.2013

Year 0/1 Classroom Teacher

Churchill Park School
04.2011 - 12.2012

Years 1-6 Teacher's Aide

Churchill Park School
07.2010 - 04.2011
  • Better Start Literacy Approach, Canterbury University, 12/2023

Bachelor of Pasifika Education - Primary Teaching

Auckland University of Technology
Rachel Ardin