Stefan Knap

Although I am in the above position, I am currently working as a Lead Advisor in the Foundational Progress and Achievement team.

• Integral team member of the Maths Resources project.
• Contract Manager for the Maths Resources project.
• Leader of the online aspect of the Maths Professional Learning Development programme linked to the refreshed Maths and statistics learning area (Years 1-8).
• Developer of the business case to support the commissioning of the PLD connected to the refreshed Maths and statistics learning area (Years 1-8).
• Leader and coordinator of the Ministry/Victoria University "Spring into Maths" suite of Maths material videos.

• Lead role in the implementation of Programmes for Students (ALL & ALiM) 2024. This included involvement in the procurement process, stakeholder management with providers & Regional Leads as well as contract management.
• Launched and managed the Awards for Gifted Learners 2023. This included the development of a Communications Plan, database management, stakeholder relationship management and supervision of team members.
• As Lead Adviser on the Awards for Gifted Learners 2023, I was successful in leading the Ministry team to increasing the number of applications from Māori and Pacific ākonga.
• Co-writer of the Strategic Goal and Annual Implementation plan example as part of the "Toolkit on school planning and reporting for school boards, principals, and staff"
• Contributor to the Common Practice Model (Maths)
• Established and now growing a relationship with the New Zealand Chinese Association as the Ministry supports them with the development of content linked to Aotearoa New Zealand's histories
• Secured and fostered relationships with suppliers of the Koloa Project to provide valuable resources for ākonga as part of the Aotearoa New Zealand history's curriculum
• Managed external client-facing relationships through design of products and services.
• Built relationships with colleagues.

• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
• Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
• Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
• Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
• Prepared school budget and submitted to school board of trustees with recommendations for capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness e.g. UDL
• Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources e.g. UDL, PB4L
• Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior e.g. PB4L, SchoolDocs
• Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
• Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
• Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
• Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts
• Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
• Defined and promoted student academic achievement standards in line with the New Zealand Curriculum expectations
• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards

• Assisted the principal with the day to day management of the school, effective use of bank staffing and operating budget, management and recruitment of staff, reporting to the BOT, property maintenance and development, student and parent liaison and accelerating and raising student achievement.
• Curriculum leader of the school
• PB4L-SW coach and educator
• Implemented and trained staff on the student management system
• Lead facilitator and coordinator of the professional development programme
• Student achievement data analysis and recommendations to the principal, BOT and staff

• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
• Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
• Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
• Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
• Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
• Defined and promoted student academic achievement levels in line with the New Zealand curriculum
• Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
• Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.

• Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
• Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
• Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.

• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Planned and implemented lessons to meet the New Zealand Curriculum achievement objectives
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.

• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet New Zealand Curriculum achievement objectives.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.