Steve Driver
Patoka School & Bridge Pa School
Napier City,HKB
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Learning Facilitator
Minimum Desired Compensation
$45000/yr
21
years of professional experience
Dedicated Educator focused on cultivating safe and inclusive learning environments that drive student engagement and academic growth. Developed engaging lesson plans and managed classrooms effectively to foster student development. Emphasized teamwork and adaptability to meet evolving educational needs while delivering collaborative results.
Work History
Relief Primary School Teacher
5 Years 8 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and behaviour management.
- Organized extracurricular activities that encouraged student participation and community involvement.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
Teaching Principal
14 Years 11 Months- Implemented data-driven strategies to assess student performance and tailor educational approaches.
- Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Fostered a collaborative school culture through regular staff meetings and professional development sessions.
- Oversaw daily school operations, ensuring compliance with educational standards and policies.
- Managed budget allocations to optimize resources for educational programmes and student services.
- Engaged with the community to strengthen partnerships that support student success and well-being.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to address academic challenges and improve school performance.
- Evaluated teacher performance regularly to provide constructive feedback aimed at continuous improvement in teaching methods.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to foster a positive school community.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
Diploma of Teaching - Primary Teaching
Skills
Lesson planning
Class management
Child development
Differentiated instruction
Safe
positive learning environment
Student-centered learning
Positive reinforcement
Relationship building
Interpersonal communication
Written communication
Organisational skills
Patience and persistence
Affiliations
- President of the Napier Frivolity Minstrels (Inc) Society Theatre Group.
- Taradale Returned Servicemen's Association (RSA)
- Taradale Club
- Napier Repertory Theatre Group
- Red Cross Meals on Wheels Driver
Interests
Performing on Stage (Acting)
Singing
Directing Pantomimes Playing the guitar Painting Cruising Holidays Supporting Family events)
Timeline
Relief Primary School Teacher
Patoka School & Bridge Pa School
02.2021 - CurrentRead More
Teaching Principal
Bridge Pa School
01.2006 - 12.2020Read More
Massey University
Bachelor of Education from Education
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Palmerston North Teacher's College
Diploma of Teaching from Primary Teaching
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