Ruby Williams

I am focused on empowering learners and fostering inclusive environments that value all ākonga. Strong commitment to culturally responsive methodologies and active whanau participation. Proven success in team collaboration and utilizing feedback for continuous professional development.

• Football and team sports
• Visual arts
• Outdoor education and movement-based learning
• Gardening
• Exploring new teaching tools and strategies
• Inclusive education
• Health and fitness

He uri ahau nō te whenua Hōrana me Weira. Ko Williams tōku whānau. Ko Anna rāua ko Simon ōku mātua. Ko Oscar taku Tungāne. I whānau mai ahau i Tāmakimakaurau, engari, I tipu ake ahau i Turanga nui a Kiwa. Ko Ruby Williams tōku ingoa.

I aim to:

• Create a strong sense of belonging, ensuring learners feel safe, valued, and ready to engage in learning
• Build positive relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues, recognising the importance of connection in student success
• Teach with empathy and understanding, weaving students' cultures, languages, and identities into the classroom environment
• I am guided by Ako, Pātuitanga, Whakamana, and Pono, working alongside learners to extend their knowledge and capabilities
• I embed culturally responsive practices, including the use of te reo Māori, local pūrākau, and whānau engagement, to reflect the community context
• I apply the Teaching as Inquiry cycle to reflect on practice, respond to learner needs, and adapt teaching to ensure all students feel valued, challenged, and able to succeed

• Marewa Primary School, 2023
• Meeanee Primary School, 2024
• Napier Intermediate, 2024
• Porritt Primary School, 2025
• Eskdale Primary School, 2025

Porritt School (Years 4-5)

Principal: Maaka Papuni

Associate Teacher: Nic McGrath

Comments:

“She is enthusiastic and gets

involved in all aspects of school life. The

tamariki respect her and love having her

as their teacher. Her confidence and

capability have continued to grow in the

teacher role as she comfortably took full

control of the learning space, providing an

engaging and rich learning environment.

”

-

Nic McGrath- 2025

Meeanee School (Years 3–4)

Principal: Damien McKenzie

Associate Teacher: Jo Sciascia

Comments:

“She designs lessons that

activate prior knowledge, and delivers

them in a way that is engaging at their

levels. She is really quick to adjust and

think on her feet when things aren’t going

to plan.

”

- Jo Sciascia, associate teacher -

2024

“Watched Ruby in action. I was impressed

by her calm demeanour and her ability to

be flexible. We have a high-needs ORS-

funded student in the class who can

become extremely dysregulated quickly.

She adapted to this and put in place the

techniques developed for this individual

child.

”

- Damien McKenzie, Principal -

2024

Napier Intermediate (Year 8s)

Principal: Tim Van Zyl

Associate Teacher: Kerry Lianne

Comments:

“Ruby has continued to set

high standards, ensuring that 100% effort

is what is expected in this class, and

nothing is too hard to have a go at.

Repeating lessons, such as PE when

student behaviour made it difficult to

continue, has helped to give ākonga a

clear understanding of the importance of

learning, as well as resilience.

”

- Kerry

Lianne, associate teacher

Marewa School (Year 2s)

Principal: Chris Maynell

Associate Teacher: Mackenzie King

Comments:

“I notice little wins with her

relationship building. She understands the

different personalities within the class

and has gained a range of strategies to

help her approach different situations.

”

-Maxkenzie King 2023

Nic McGrath, Mentor and associate teacher, nic@porritt.school.nz, 021360035,.

Kerry Lianne, Associate teacher, klianne@nis.school.nz, 0212090496,.

Jesse Nelson, Manager, jesselee.nelson@gmail.com, 0212227393