Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership & Volunteering
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline
Professional Testimonies
Teacher
Rod Caudwell

Rod Caudwell

Mount Maunganui,BOP

Summary


Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavours. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Science Teacher

Te Puke High School
01.2025 - Current
  • Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
  • Implemented hands-on experiments and demonstrations to facilitate active learning and critical thinking among students.
  • Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate technology into the classroom, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness and engagement.
  • Developed and maintained a positive classroom environment that encouraged inquiry, collaboration, and respect among students.
  • Engaged with parents and community members to foster support for science programs and student academic success.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills amongst students through inquiry-based learning approaches within various scientific disciplines.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication, promoting collaboration in support of student success.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.

Head of Māori

Albany Junior High School
01.2014 - Current
  • Designed and delivered Te Reo Māori units (Levels 1–6).

Teacher

Albany Junior High School
01.2012 - Current
  • Taught Science, Social Studies, and Health & PE (Years 7–10).

Head of Outdoor Education

Regents International School, Bangkok
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Developed and led 5-day outdoor camps for Years 7–13.

Teacher

Western Heights High School
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Health & PE, Outdoor Education, Alternative Education, and Science (Years 8–11).

Education

Dip. Teaching -

Christchurch College of Education
01.2004

B.A. - History, Philosophy, Law

University of Otago
01.1986

Skills

  • Building strong teacher–student relationships
  • Curriculum design in Te Reo Māori (Levels 1–6)
  • Science, Social Studies, Health & PE, Outdoor Education, Technology
  • Student-driven learning, Growth Mindset, Visual Learning
  • Culturally responsive practice & tikanga Māori integration
  • Team leadership, coaching, and mentoring

Leadership & Volunteering

Football coach: 1st XI, 2nd XI, Junior teams; tournament organiser Kapa Haka tutor and coordinator

Certification

  • Certificate in Te Reo Māori , North Technical Institute - 2014
  • Certificate in Te Reo Māori L3, AUT - 2015

Languages

Maori

Interests

  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities

Timeline

Science Teacher

Te Puke High School
01.2025 - Current

Head of Māori

Albany Junior High School
01.2014 - Current

Teacher

Albany Junior High School
01.2012 - Current

Head of Outdoor Education

Regents International School, Bangkok
01.2010 - 01.2012

Teacher

Western Heights High School
01.2005 - 01.2010

B.A. - History, Philosophy, Law

University of Otago

Dip. Teaching -

Christchurch College of Education

Professional Testimonies

  • “Rod is an exceptional teacher… Humble and professional, with a big heart, and with students at the centre of his practice.” — Stephen Kendall-Jones, Principal AJHS (2014–2022)
  • “Matua Rod carries immense mana within our Kura… fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and cultural authenticity.” — Cushla Shepherd, Tumuaki AJHS (2024)

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