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Sian Mareko

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Dependable coordinator and educator provides excellent office management and administrative support. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Inclusion and Diversity Middle Leader

Te Uho O Te Nikau Primary
01.2024 - Current

Lead and support staff leading cultural events and language weeks

  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Increased team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing effective project management strategies.

Primary Teacher

Te Uho O Te Nikau Primary
01.2020 - Current
  • Improved student levels by implementing targeted interventions and progress monitoring.
  • Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, promoting academic success and personal growth.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units of study, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering supportive home-school partnership.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities in the classroom.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.

Primary Teacher

Waitakere SDA School
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Implemented behaviour management strategies that fostered a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Assessed student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback for improvement.

Reading Recovery Teacher

South Auckland SDA School
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Increased student literacy by implementing Reading Recovery strategies and individualized instruction plans.
  • Improved students' reading comprehension through targeted guided reading sessions and data-driven interventions.
  • Enhanced students' writing skills by providing explicit instruction and constructive feedback on their written work.
  • Boosted students' confidence in reading by creating supportive and encouraging learning environment.

Intermediate School Teacher

South Auckland SDA School
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Implemented innovative instructional methods such as flipped classrooms and blended learning approaches, enhancing student understanding of complex material.
  • Organized extracurricular clubs and activities, providing students with additional opportunities for growth and enrichment beyond regular coursework.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and relevant training sessions, ensuring the most current practices were utilized in the classroom setting.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology & Pacific Studies

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ

Bachelor of Primary Teaching & Worldview Studies -

Laidlaw College
Auckland, NZ

Reading Recovery Intervention -

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ

Skills

  • Teacher
  • Collaborative
  • Organised
  • Flexible
  • Communication
  • Fast-Learner
  • Planning
  • Coordination
  • People Skills
  • Innovative

Timeline

Inclusion and Diversity Middle Leader

Te Uho O Te Nikau Primary
01.2024 - Current

Primary Teacher

Te Uho O Te Nikau Primary
01.2020 - Current

Primary Teacher

Waitakere SDA School
01.2019 - 01.2020

Reading Recovery Teacher

South Auckland SDA School
01.2018 - 01.2019

Intermediate School Teacher

South Auckland SDA School
01.2015 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology & Pacific Studies

University of Auckland

Bachelor of Primary Teaching & Worldview Studies -

Laidlaw College

Reading Recovery Intervention -

University of Auckland
Sian Mareko