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Sara Brake

Teacher
Te Atatu,AUK

Summary

Accomplished educator at Arohanui Special School, adept in coaching and mentoring with a strong foundation in organisational development. Demonstrated success in enhancing teacher performance and student learning outcomes through effective behaviour management and fostering growth mindsets. Proven track record in building meaningful relationships and delivering results through innovative educational strategies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Practice Leader/Mentor Teacher/Teacher

Arohanui Special School
01.2023 - Current

-Overseeing three classroom teachers and one PCT teacher.

-Guidance for individual teachers and teams with classroom programmes; regularly attending meetings/classroom visits with a focus on discussing progress and assessment, planning and teaching.
-Induction programme and tailored support for new teachers including regular group workshops.

-PCT Programme involving regular mentoring and guidance based on individual needs.
-Active role in Strategic Planning and implementation.

- Facilitating and supporting behaviour management moderations with teachers, therapist and support staff.
-Supporting teachers in writing PLPs and in review meetings.

-Supported team leaders with professional staff meetings and targeted groups; literacy, new teachers and planning.

-Working with teachers to complete the appraisal process through coaching and mentoring.

Mentor Teacher/Teacher

Arohanui Special School
01.2022 - 01.2023

-Mentor teacher for two PCT teachers.

-Develop PCT's increasing responsibility for their own professional learning.

-Demonstrate effective teaching.

-Facilitate learning conversations with the PCT that challenge and support them.
-Supporting PCT's knowledge and understanding of Arohanui assessments and PLP program.

-Support PCT with their own leadership skills within their own team.

-Communicating with team leader about progress and concerns.

Mentor Teacher/Outreach Specialist

Arohanui Special School
01.2021 - 12.2021

-Mentor teacher for a PCT teacher, working with PCT as part of their mentoring programme.

-Lead online trainings in coreboards to mainstream teachers.

-Supported mainstream teachers and teacher aides with their understanding of Autism.

-Facilitated the set up of individual timetables, routines and learning programs.

-Communicated with learning Support Coordinators.

-Supported staff during PLP/IEP meetings.

-Gave constructive feedback to staff to support their teaching and growth.

Teacher

Arohanui Special School
01.2019 - 12.2019

-Classroom room teacher years 8, 9, 10.

Teacher

Wairau Valley Special School
01.2015 - 10.2017

-Classroom teacher, years 10, 11, 12, 13.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Education

University of Auckland
Auckland
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Sport And Recreation - Sport And Recreation

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland
04.2001 -

Skills

-Building relationships

-Coaching and mentoring

-Organisational development

-Behaviour management

-Growth mindset

-Reliable

-Approachable

Timeline

Practice Leader/Mentor Teacher/Teacher

Arohanui Special School
01.2023 - Current

Mentor Teacher/Teacher

Arohanui Special School
01.2022 - 01.2023

Mentor Teacher/Outreach Specialist

Arohanui Special School
01.2021 - 12.2021

Teacher

Arohanui Special School
01.2019 - 12.2019

Teacher

Wairau Valley Special School
01.2015 - 10.2017

Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Education

University of Auckland
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Sport And Recreation - Sport And Recreation

Auckland University of Technology
04.2001 -
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