- Volunteer ESOL tutor
- Crafts- sewing, knitting, crocheting, anything creative
- Next Bake Off Contestant
- Travelling
- Reading
- Mountain biking and fishing
- Vintage caravan restoration
- Avid gardener
Sharon Hatherill
Papamoa,Papamoa
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience teaching Years 1-8. Adept at fostering a positive, well structured classroom environment and meeting diverse learning needs. Successful in developing confident students with strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills and a 'can do' attitude. Skilled in small group instruction and building collaborative relationships within the school community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Y1-2 Teacher
Tauriko School
Tauriko
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Taught collaboratively in a shared learning space grouping students to best meet their needs
- Created specialized groups to enhance or extend in Writing or maths.
- Implemented classroom management strategies fostering a positive and interesting learning environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops for the new maths curriculum, DMIC and qualified as a BSLA teacher,
- Maintained a positive relationship with parents through regular conferences, emails, and phone calls as needed to discuss student progress and concerns.
Bussiness Owner/Casual Relief Teacher
Napier/ Tauranga Schools
Napier City, HKB
01.2019 - 06.2024
- Followed established classroom programmes while maintaining a happy, safe classroom environment.
- Formed positive relationships with staff at local schools.
- Created a solid customer satisfaction base by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and proposed products to best meet their project needs.
New Entrant Teacher (Fixed Term)
Westshore Primary
Napier City, HKB
10.2018 - 12.2018
Teacher of the Deaf
Van Asch Deaf Education
Napier City, HKB
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Specialist Teacher working with one on one with hearing impaired children in the classroom setting
- Designed and planned programmes to meet the student's specific needs
- Team member working collaboratively with classroom teachers, parents and other specialist teachers
Classroom Teacher NE-Y4
Te Totara Primary School
Hamilton, WKO
02.2011 - 12.2017
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse student needs and promote inclusivity.
- Became a qualified ESOL teacher to meet the wide range of learning needs in my classroom.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Mentored future teachers, supporting them as needed. Associate teacher for Waikato University students.
Education
Better Start Literacy Approach - Education
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ12-2025
Grad Dip TESOL - Education
Wintec
Hamilton, New Zealand, NZ12-2017
Level 5 Adult Literacy Tutor - Education
Literacy Aotearoa
Hamilton12-2009
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) - Education
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ12-2001
Diploma in Primary Teaching - Education
Auckland College of Education
Auckland, NZ12-1995
Skills
- Adept at identifying and meeting a variety of learning needs
- Positive classroom environment with clear expectations and routines
- Caring teacher who develops warm professional relationships with her students
- Fostering collaborative relationships within the school community
- Small group instruction with engaged learners
Interests
Timeline
Y1-2 Teacher
Tauriko School
07.2024 - 12.2025
Bussiness Owner/Casual Relief Teacher
Napier/ Tauranga Schools
01.2019 - 06.2024
New Entrant Teacher (Fixed Term)
Westshore Primary
10.2018 - 12.2018
Teacher of the Deaf
Van Asch Deaf Education
02.2018 - 09.2018
Classroom Teacher NE-Y4
Te Totara Primary School
02.2011 - 12.2017
Better Start Literacy Approach - Education
University of Canterbury
Grad Dip TESOL - Education
Wintec
Level 5 Adult Literacy Tutor - Education
Literacy Aotearoa
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) - Education
University of Auckland
Diploma in Primary Teaching - Education
Auckland College of Education