Experienced primary teacher with strong curriculum knowledge across Literacy, Maths, and wider learning areas. Skilled in differentiated instruction, responsive lesson delivery, and supporting varied year levels to create engaging, effective classroom experiences.
Work History
Teacher CRT (.8 and .6)
4 Years 9 Months
Tautoro Primary School | 01.2022 - Current
Worked as CRT and Lead teacher release across the school Year 1-Year 8. Followed teacher planning as well as preparing learning resources and engaging lessons
Fully conversant with NZ curriculum updates/changes in Maths and Literacy and wider curriculum
Participated in professional development sessions to enhance teaching skills. BSLA, Revised Maths Curriculum and Maths No Problem
Participated in Manaiakalani PD and initiatives.
Regular use of Basic Te Reo Māori at all class levels. (Level 4 Te Reo Māori Certificate ( Te Wananga o Aotearoa)
Managed classroom routines that supported positive behaviour and focused learning.
Teacher Full Time Year 1 and Long Term Relieving
4 Years 9 Months
Okaihau Primary School | 03.2017 - 12.2021
Provided daily relief across school for various classes, then established and led year 1 class in terms 3 and 4 (2018-2020)
Full time Year 1 class teacher 2021. Delivered differentiated literacy and numeracy instruction aligned with curriculum goals.
School PD included intensive Yolanda Soryl Literacy
Year 1 and 2 Class Teacher (LTR)
11 Months
Kawakawa Primary School | 01.2016 - 12.2016
Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering a sense of community within the classroom.
Worked closely with colleagues and continued Manaiakalani PD and initiatives
Teacher Year 5 (LTR)
11 Months
Paihia School | 01.2015 - 12.2015
Engaged with Manaiakalani Education Trust through orientation sessions.
Followed closely by two Manaiakalani Facilitators and subsequent training in Google Suite/Education
Delivered engaging instruction that supported literacy, numeracy and classparticipation
Relief Teacher
1 Year 11 Months
Various Primary Schools | 01.2013 - 12.2014
Relieved in various roles at primary schools on a daily basis.
Kaikohe West, Kerikeri, Matauri Bay, Moerewa, Oromahoe, Ohaeawai, Pakaraka and Riverview.
Education
Trained Teachers Certificate - Primary School Teaching
Auckland Teachers College | Auckland, NZ
Certificate TEFLA - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University of Cambridge | London
Skills
Positive classroom management
Literacy and math curriculum implementation
Differentiated planning/instruction.
Critical thinking
Relationship building
Team collaboration
Timeline
Teacher CRT (.8 and .6)
Tautoro Primary School
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Teacher Full Time Year 1 and Long Term Relieving
Okaihau Primary School
03.2017 - 12.2021Read More
Year 1 and 2 Class Teacher (LTR)
Kawakawa Primary School
01.2016 - 12.2016Read More
Teacher Year 5 (LTR)
Paihia School
01.2015 - 12.2015Read More
Relief Teacher
Various Primary Schools
01.2013 - 12.2014Read More
Auckland Teachers College
Trained Teachers Certificate from Primary School Teaching
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University of Cambridge
Certificate TEFLA from Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages