Sumin Son
Tauranga,New Zealand
Summary
A forward‑thinking Secondary Technology teacher who thrives on creating engaging, hands‑on learning experiences for students. With experience teaching Food Technology, Hard Materials, Hospitality, and Early Childhood Education, I bring strong curriculum knowledge, creativity, and a warm ability to build relationships with diverse learners. I'm committed to fostering practical skills, cultural responsiveness, and confidence in every learner, while shaping a classroom environment that is safe, inclusive, and motivating.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Technology Teacher
Tauranga Girls' College
04.2024 - Current
- Teach Junior Hard Materials, Junior Food Technology, Senior Hospitality, and Senior Early Childhood Education.
- Build strong relationships with students and maintain safe and engaging practical environments.
- Design and deliver hands-on, real world learning programmes aligned with NCEA and Technology curriculum.
- Integrated digital tools into lessons, promoting effective collaboration and communication among students.
- Assessed student performance through diverse evaluation methods, ensuring accurate tracking of progress.
Artist management and Hospitality
K-wave festival
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Led artist hospitality and coordinated catering for 150+ people.
- Managed logistics and communication for 10+ artists and their teams.
Customer service, Store management, Sales
Optics1optometrist
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Delivered high‑quality customer service and supported customers with tailored eyewear selections.
- Increased positive customer feedback by 20%.
- Maintained store operations, displays, and workflow.
Customer service, Barista, Counter Kitchen Prep
Melting Pot
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered friendly and efficient customer service as a barista and counter staff, managing orders, transactions, and customer enquiries with professionalism.
- Built positive relationships with customers and colleagues, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills that contributed to a welcoming atmosphere.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland05-2023
NCEA Level 3 Completed - NCEA Level 3
Bethlehem College
Tauranga11.2020
Skills
- Curriculum planning & Assessment (Technology, Food tech, Hospitality, ECE)
- Strong behaviour management and positive relationship-building
- Culturally responsive practice
- Time management & Organisation
- Team collaboration and communication
- Practical classroom safety & Workshop supervision
Certification
- Provisional Practising Certificate
- Barista Certificate
- Physical Restraint Module
Languages
English
Korean
Interests
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Baking and Bread Making
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Badminton and Table Tennis
- Photography
- Drawing and Painting
- Fashion
- Yoga
Timeline
Secondary Technology Teacher
Tauranga Girls' College
04.2024 - Current
Artist management and Hospitality
K-wave festival
01.2023 - 01.2023
Customer service, Store management, Sales
Optics1optometrist
08.2021 - 08.2022
Customer service, Barista, Counter Kitchen Prep
Melting Pot
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
Auckland University of Technology
NCEA Level 3 Completed - NCEA Level 3
Bethlehem College