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Stuart Slack

Stuart Slack

Palmerston North,Palmerston North

Summary

Kia ora mai tātou kātoa, Ko Stuart Slack tōku ingoa, I am a 45-year-old highly motivated and dedicated professional with over 25 years of experience in various roles.

I would describe myself as a proactive, confident worker with a positive, can-do attitude who is skilled in thinking on my feet and providing solutions to issues as they arise.

My strong communication and interpersonal skills allow me to build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

Seeking to leverage my expertise into a challenging role and contribute to team success and drive company growth.

Nō reira, tēnā ano tātou kātoa

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialist Teacher

St Peters College Palmerston North
, Palmerston North
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided individualized instruction and support to struggling students.
  • Utilized technology to enhance classroom activities.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction for students with special needs.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student learning.
  • Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.

Releif Teacher

Feilding Intermediate School
, Feilding
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards, catering to diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback to support individual growth and academic achievement.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and share best practices, contributing to a cohesive educational experience.
  • Organized and participated in extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience and building school community.
  • Maintained open communication with parents and guardians to support student development and address any concerns.

Team Leader

Alto Packaging Limited
, Palmerston North
02.2002 - 08.2019
  • Ensuring staff are motivated, monitored and measured per company targets and performance standards.
  • Responsible for ensuring that any performance or quality gaps are quickly identified and addressed.
  • Producing accurate reports on team performance for senior manager

Duties:

  • Health and Safety Representative. Regional attendee for national health & safety meetings.
  • Trained hazard identification and permit to work issuer
  • All aspects of blow moulding machine operation and maintenance
  • Motivating the team to achieve high standards and KPI targets.
  • Dealing with and resolving problems and issues that arise.
  • Mentoring and training up junior and new staff.
  • Monitoring & reporting on standards & performance targets.
  • Arranging & chairing team meetings, focusing on targets & achievements.
  • Implementing new initiatives.
  • Recruitment of new staff.
  • Providing prompt and accurate information on individual performance.
  • Roster control

Key Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to motivate and lead others in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • An ability to build rapport and trust quickly with work colleagues.
  • Able to prioritize tasks and workloads in order of importance.

Education

Certificate - Competitive Manufacturing

Competenz
01-2018

Diploma - Sport Science And Coaching

Universal College of Learning
Palmerston North, NZ
01-1998

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Complaint resolution
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Communication

Timeline

Specialist Teacher

St Peters College Palmerston North
01.2024 - Current

Releif Teacher

Feilding Intermediate School
01.2022 - 12.2023

Team Leader

Alto Packaging Limited
02.2002 - 08.2019

Certificate - Competitive Manufacturing

Competenz

Diploma - Sport Science And Coaching

Universal College of Learning
Stuart Slack