Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Sarah Biddles

Tautoro Primary School
Kerikeri,Northland
14
years of professional experience

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
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Sarah Biddles