Steven Kelly
Auckland,Henderson
Summary
I am an experienced, knowledgeable educator with background in teaching at Intermediate, and Secondary levels. I have strengths in being able to connect and engage with students from all backgrounds, I pride myself in having the ability to maintain positive classroom relationships, while demonstrating adaptability and effective classroom management skills.
Im highly experienced with classroom instruction, student engagement, and curriculum implementation. I have a strong understanding of classroom management and adaptability.
I am skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and engaging diverse student needs. I am known for reliability, excellent communication, and results-driven approach.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Reliever
Bruce Mclaren Intermediate School
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, reducing disruptions and maintaining focus on learning objectives.
- Mentored struggling students through one-on-one instruction and personalized learning plans, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules, promoting respect among students.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of weakness and tailor lesson plans accordingly, leading to improved achievement across all subjects.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Relief Teacher
Onehunga High School
07.2020 - 05.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher of the Deaf
Kelston Deaf Education Centre
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Head of Physical education Health/Director of Sport/ Year 12 Dean (Itinerant)
Marcellin College
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Marcellin College is a decile 3 Catholic school in Royal Oak, Auckland
- It has a strong standing amongst other Marist schools, due to the deeply ingrained Catholic Values that are so important to daily life
- With 80+ percent Pacifica/Maori, the majority of our students come from South Auckland, so the needs of our students are varied, and high
- We strive to support them on their Journey to ‘Seek the Best’
- In my time here I have led the development and growth of not only a slowing sports programme as Director of sport, but I have been key in the development of some of the up and coming young teachers within the school, and in the PE/Health department
- Growing our team as Head of Department in my opinion is one of my most important roles
- I’m a transformational leader, looking to develop the strongest department possible, and as a result, members of my department are now gaining units within the pastoral care area and elsewhere
- At the end of my first term at Marcellin College, I was given the role of Year 12 Lead Dean
- I did this for a term and found I was able to lift the standards of the role exponentially due to my previous experiences at both Kelston Boys High, and Otahuhu College
- Last year I also lead my young team through ERO, with fantastic review received
- Being At Marcellin college has been a tremendous challenge that I have loved, however, I feel it is time to move onto new and greater challenges
- Leadership responsibilities include: Head of Department, Physical Education and Health
- Director of Sport
- Year 12 Dean
- Creation and implementation of all units
- Creation and development of senior level Health programme, leading to Health Academy in 2-3 years
- Teaching responsibilities include: Teaching Physical Education and Health to junior and senior levels
- Development of both Physical Education and Health programmes
- Development of Physical Education/ Health Department teachers, strategies, and implemented units
- Observations, Appraisals, Unit creation, Board meetings, Faculty meetings Associate to trainee teachers
- Extra-curricular responsibilities include: Coaching/Managing of rugby
- Development & growth of year 7-8 sports programmes, Development of League in school
- (Div 2 National champions 2017) Development of Rugby programme, and growth and connections with outside clubs
- Marcellin College is a decile 3 Catholic school in Royal Oak, Auckland
- It has a strong standing amongst other Marist schools, due to the deeply ingrained Catholic Values that are so important to daily life
- With 80+ percent Pacifica/Maori, the majority of our students come from South Auckland, so the needs of our students are varied, and high
- We strive to support them on their Journey to ‘Seek the Best’
- Completion of level 2 Te Reo Maori, looking to continue with 3-4 next year
Year 11 Lead Dean, Head of Health
Kelston Boys High School
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Kelston Boys High School is a state secondary school with a strong reputation and long history
- It caters for a diverse range of students and communities
- Kelston Boys is well known for its extensive rugby programme and academic excellence
- In my time at Kelston Boys High School I have had many opportunities to lead in different areas of the school
- In one of my roles as Lead Dean I was working with a team of 8 members of staff, who are responsible for the pastoral care of 162 year 11 students
- I worked closely with their families, relevant organisations and the greater community to ensure the support of all of our students and particularly those of higher pastoral and educational needs
- As a Head of Health I worked at developing new programmes more responsive to the individual needs of students in both junior and senior health, by completely rebuilding the health programme and providing them with the best opportunities for success
- I also utilised this role to help develop the teachers within my subject area to improving day to day teaching practice and pedagogy
- As a teacher, I currently have a ‘Senior-Heavy’ timetable due to my ability to teach in different assessment formats, my ability to gain outstanding results within the department and school
- Recently I have begun to work closely with Senior Management and have been identified to mentor other teachers within the school as a AKO group facilitator
- At the end of the year I left, my Year 11 cohort had achieved the highest achievement rates for NCEA level 1 in the schools history, which still stands today
- Leadership responsibilities include: Head of Health included the development of new programmes in both Junior and Senior Health and PE
- Year level Lead Dean included mentoring, running of meetings, assemblies and restorative conversations
- Running of Professional Development sessions in morning PD’s
- Director of Cricket, Mentoring, Acting 2IC of Physical Education & Health 2013
- Teaching responsibilities include: Teaching Physical Education and Health to junior and senior levels
- Development of both Physical Education and Health programmes
- Development of Health Department teachers, strategies, and implemented units
- Associate to trainee teachers
- Extra-curricular responsibilities include: Coaching Basketball and both Junior and 1st XI Cricket, Senior Softball, Turbo Touch Senior boys, Rugby, Implementation of and Daily running of our Breakfast club and fruit in schools programme, Lunch club and other pastoral initiatives
- Kelston Boys High School is a state secondary school with a strong reputation and long history
- It caters for a diverse range of students and communities
- Kelston Boys is well known for its extensive rugby programme and academic excellence
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Otahuhu College
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Otahuhu College is state co-educational school in South Auckland
- It offers a diverse range of programmes and opportunities for its many learners and puts a strong focus on pastoral care, the whole school experience and differentiating learning
- During my time at Otahuhu, I was heavily involved in the schools extra-curricular programme and proved myself as a teacher who develops strong and effective working relationships with both my peers and students
- I spearheaded a new initiative involving Maori students at year 11 level and worked on mentoring and tracking their achievement and well-being through the home-group system
- This job saw me work hand in hand with the Senior Management to ensure these students were achieving their individual success, a programme which has continued on since my departure
- Leadership responsibilities included: Maori focus group, mentoring of year 11 Maori students, Youth and New Teacher Maori representative for the New Zealand PPTA 2009, Health and Safety Committee, leadership of a Maori focussed home group for year 11 students and involvement in senior camp
- Teaching responsibilities included: Teaching both Physical Education and Health to all junior and senior levels, teaching of alternate courses at the senior levels such as Sports Leadership and Life Management, involvement in the modification of assessments and units, marking of NCEA Unit and Achievement Standards
- Extra-curricular responsibilities included: Trainer and physio Otahuhu College 1st XV Rugby (Auckland 1A division) 2009-2012, coach under-17 Boys and Premier Girls Basketball teams, Kilikiti coach 2009-2012 and manger under-15 and 2nd XV Rugby
- Otahuhu College is state co-educational school in South Auckland
- It offers a diverse range of programmes and opportunities for its many learners and puts a strong focus on pastoral care, the whole school experience and differentiating learning
Education
Diploma of Teaching - Education
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ12-2008
Bachelor of Sports - Sports Management
UNITEC Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ01-2007
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Effective Engagement Strategies
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior Management Expertise
Professional Development
- First Aid Certificate, 11/01/16
- Restorative Practices Training, 01/01/16
- Health programme Development, 01/01/15
- Physical Education and Health Assessment Workshops, 01/01/14
- Extensive literacy, culturally responsive pedagogy, mentoring and inquiry based in-school training, 01/01/13
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Timeline
Long Term Reliever
Bruce Mclaren Intermediate School
06.2024 - 12.2024
Relief Teacher
Onehunga High School
07.2020 - 05.2024
Teacher of the Deaf
Kelston Deaf Education Centre
01.2019 - 07.2020
Head of Physical education Health/Director of Sport/ Year 12 Dean (Itinerant)
Marcellin College
01.2017 - Current
Year 11 Lead Dean, Head of Health
Kelston Boys High School
01.2013 - 01.2017
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Otahuhu College
01.2009 - 01.2013
Diploma of Teaching - Education
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Sports - Sports Management
UNITEC Institute of Technology
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