Suzanne Pope
Papakura,AUK
Summary
Dynamic educator from Rosehill School, adept in fostering learner-centered environments and specializing in mathematics, including Numicon expertise. Demonstrated success in enhancing diverse learning needs and promoting Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles. Proven collaborator in curriculum development and school-wide initiatives, achieving significant learner progress in literacy and numeracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Rosehill School
Papakura, Auckland
10.2019 - Current
- Effective team management and development of paraprofessionals, and collaboration with specialists, such as the therapy team.
- Planning with Universal Design for Learning in all curriculum areas, including NZ Histories, and Social Science content, and integration.
- Collaborated with enrichment teachers and visiting curriculum specialists, delivering content in areas such as Kapa Haka, and the arts. Proven relationships Proven relationships foster whanaungatanga.
- WSL and unit holders in mathematics, including healthy active learning and strategies using Numicon, are leading several Numicon workshops.
- Contributions include school-wide activities, such as curriculum development, school-wide unit planning, and the 60th Anniversary planning committee and performances.
- Proven results with learners, including raising PM levels, progress in ABLES assessments, and learners becoming independent writers engaged and celebrating success.
Teacher Aide
Rosehill School
Papakura, Auckland
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Implemented and collaborated on planned learning experiences, often with a creative flair, as well as one-to-one support with learners including AAC and physical therapy interventions.
- Behavior management strategies, including MAPA training and positive approach strategies, were co-developed and implemented.
- Involvement in School-Wide activities such as School ball and Interact Festival (Kapa Haka), Special Olympics events, market day, Trash to Treasure etc.
Education
Teacher Education Refresh (TER) -
Open Polytechnic
Wellington, NZ09-2019
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) - Teaching
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ05-2010
Bachelor of Business - Accounting -
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ05-1998
Skills
- Learner Centered
- Collegial and Collaborative
- Design for learning with effective implementation
- Ability to cater to diverse learning styles and behavior management strategies
- Special needs and neurodivergent learners including ASD and ADHD
- Supporting Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with Māori achieving success as Māori, Tikanga, and Te Reo naturally occurring
- Mathematics Specialist subject, including the promotion and use of Numicon, which is a government-approved, structured learning program, and funded resource
- Versatile, able to teach all subjects in NZ Curriculum levels 1 to 4 in literacy (reading and writing focus)
Timeline
Teacher
Rosehill School
10.2019 - Current
Teacher Aide
Rosehill School
02.2018 - 09.2019
Teacher Education Refresh (TER) -
Open Polytechnic
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) - Teaching
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Business - Accounting -
Manukau Institute of Technology
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