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Education
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Hi, I’m

Saniata Tafatu

Mangere,AUK

Summary

Helpful Commerce Teacher, fully invested in developing intriguing and creative lesson plans for Business classes such starting from Year 9 - 13.

Effective communicator with capabilities in assisting students in homework, assignments, skill development and career counseling. Offering 25 hours of availability per week, including evenings and overtime. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Teaching position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
4

Teaching Accounting at Junior Secondary School in Kiribati

1

Teaching English for Juniors Year 7&8 at Niue High School

Work History

Niue High School
Alofi

Year 7 & 8 Teacher

Job overview

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Southern Cross College, NZ
Mangere, Auckland

English Teacher Year 9 & 10

Job overview

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Aorere College, Auckland
Papatoetoe, Auckland, NZ

Social Studies Teacher

Job overview

  • Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
  • Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
  • Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
  • Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.

Ministry Of Education NZ - Kelston Boys High Schoo

Commerce & Social Studies Teacher
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to multiple learning styles.
  • Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
  • Recorded grades and developed accountability through bi-weekly progress monitoring.
  • Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.
  • Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide reasoning skills.
  • Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction to teach individual roles of citizenship.

Kelston Boys High School

English Language Learner Teacher
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
  • Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Assigned lessons and corrected homework.

Education

University of The South Pacific
Suva, Fiji

Associate of Arts from Post Graduate Diploma in Education
03.2016

University Overview

  • Coursework:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Secondary School , 2018

University of Auckland, NZ

University of The South Pacific
Suva, Fiji

Master of Arts from Education
08.2016

University Overview

Skills

  • - Communication skills
  • - Teamwork skills
  • - Attention to Detail
  • - Adaptability
  • - Time Management Skills
  • - Work Ethic
  • - Customer Service Skills

Timeline

Commerce & Social Studies Teacher
Ministry Of Education NZ - Kelston Boys High Schoo
01.2021 - Current
English Language Learner Teacher
Kelston Boys High School
01.2021 - Current
University of The South Pacific
Associate of Arts from Post Graduate Diploma in Education
University of The South Pacific
Master of Arts from Education
Year 7 & 8 Teacher
Niue High School
English Teacher Year 9 & 10
Southern Cross College, NZ
Social Studies Teacher
Aorere College, Auckland
Saniata Tafatu