Robert Veale
Tauranga
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience in physical education and alternative education, notably at Te Puke High School's Alternative Education Centre. Expert in inquiry-based learning and classroom management, fostering student-centered environments. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and achievement through innovative lesson planning and a commitment to holistic development, especially with students who have been dis-engaged from the education system for long periods of time or been excluded from other schools.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Professional
Te Puke High School
09.2018 - Current
1985-1989 - PE teacher WHHS, Rotorua
1990 - 1994 Teacher, Logan Park HS Dunedin
2001-2004 - English teacher, Takarazuka Kita HS, Japan
2004-2007 Head of PE, Rangatahi College, Murupara.
2007-2008 - Middle School P.E. teacher, Riverside Middle School, Mildenhall, UK.
2009 - 2015 Outdoor Education and Head of Physical Education at The Regents International School, Bangkok, Thailand.
2015 - 2018 Physical Education Teacher SSIS International School, Suzhou, China
2018 - Started as day to day relief teacher.
2019 - Offered 1 year full time maternity cover position at Te Puke Intermediate School in the Maori Immersion unit.
2020 - Resumed day to day relief at TPHS until April1.
April 1 2020 December 2025 - Offered full time position as Alternative Education Teacher.
Contractor
NZQA
01.2021 - 12.2023
Assist preparation of NCEA level 1,2 & 3 Te Reo Maori examinations.
Solicitor
Douglas Haycock MacKenzie
01.1998 - 07.2001
Family Law Specialist
Criminal Court Duty Solicitor
Education
B.Ph.Ed, (1982), Dip.Tchg(1983), LLB (1996) - Physical Education, Teaching, Law
University of Otago, Auckland Teacher's College.
Dunedin, Auckland, NZ05-1983
Skills
- Inquiry based learning
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student-centered learning
Certification
Level 2 swim coach
Active volunteer surf life guard
Qualified White Water Rafting Guide
Languages
Maori
Full Professional
Japanese
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Contractor
NZQA
01.2021 - 12.2023
Teaching Professional
Te Puke High School
09.2018 - Current
Solicitor
Douglas Haycock MacKenzie
01.1998 - 07.2001
B.Ph.Ed, (1982), Dip.Tchg(1983), LLB (1996) - Physical Education, Teaching, Law
University of Otago, Auckland Teacher's College.