Tania Hill
Current Role: Lead Adviser, Te Uepū Reo Māori
Ngāruawāhia,Waikato
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Adviser, Te Uepū Reo Māori
Ministry Of Education
07.2022 - Current
- Lead collaborative working relationships within Te Poutāhu, across the Ministry and key stakeholders to design and develop initiatives, products and services that will ensure quality outcomes are achieved
- Provide leadership to help others track, anticipate and respond to emerging issues that pose potential risk
- Monitor effectiveness of and demand on core processes. Provide feedback identifying potential pressure points and wider systems issues which will help inform improvement decisions
- Management of complex projects to design and develop programmes and initiatives
- Support others to implement and foster high trust relationships when working collaboratively with others to develop solutions to challenging ideas
Education Advisor
Ministry Of Education
01.2018 - 07.2022
- Establish professional and cooperative working relationships by maintaining a visible and accessible presence in my allocated school portfolio.
- Collaborate with parents, whānau, school, Boards of Trustees and education agencies to address concerns and grow student potential.
- Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make recommendations for schools and whānau to consider.
- Provide recommendations to resolve risk and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Designed and developed an analytical data structure for the Regional School Improvement Framework (SIF) project
- Coordinated and completed the monthly reports for the Turn Around School (TAS) project
- Regional Allocated PLD - Prepare data to explain revisions, equity, and to fairly distribute PLD Hours. Provide the local panel and MOE internal team thoughtful recommendations to ensure transparency and sound decision making.
Lead Adviser - ARONA (Secondment)
Ministry Of Education
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Support secondary schools and their providers by providing data and information for every young person both in and out of the education system wanting to attain NCEA Level 2 or higher for a defined career pathway
- Support and assist secondary schools and their providers to:
- Identify issues and opportunities that exist in order for every young person to attain NCEA level 2 or higher
- Interpret data from a wide range of sources, and facilitate a student focused methodology (SFM) where required
- Use tools and advice to assist them to develop plans in response to their identified achievement challenges
- Build and maintain relationships with and across providers that support secondary aged students so that resource is timely, targeted, aligned and effective
- Planning and implementing strategies for learners based on numbers, names and needs.
Deputy Principal (Acting); HOD Visual Arts
Ngāruawāhia High School
01.2013 - 07.2016
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and teacher standards.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Assistant Principal; HOD Visual Arts
Ngāruawāhia High School
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, whānau and outside agencies.
- Partnered with principal and Board to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
Dean; HOD Visual Arts
Ngāruawāhia High School
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Support the pastoral needs of students and liaise with parents and whānau
NCEA L3 Visual Arts & Scholarship Verifer
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
12.2005 - 12.2005
- Extensive subject knowledge and familiarity with the New Zealand Curriculum
- An understanding of the principles of standards-based assessment
- Experience in developing high quality assessment material for a standards-based environment
- Experience in moderating and critiquing assessment material in a standard-based environment
- Knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of the partners of the Treaty of Waitangi in an educational assessment setting, skills and knowledge in Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Māori
- The ability to establish constructive working relationships with other professionals
- Clear and effective communication
- The ability to work to stringent deadlines
- The ability to implement and maintain appropriate administrative and communication systems.
- Extensive subject knowledge and familiarity with the New Zealand Curriculum
HOD Visual Arts
Ngāruawāhia High School
01.2002 - 12.2004
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills.
- Transition and developed programme to the National Certificate for Education Achievement.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma Education - E-Learning
Massey University
Palmerston North, MWT 01.2010 - 2014.12
Graduate Diploma - Education - Secondary
Waikato University
Hamilton, WKO 01.2001 - 2001.12
Bachelor of Media Arts - Painting
WINTEC
Hamilton, WKO 01.1997 - 2000.12
B-Bursary -
Ngāruawāhia High School
Ngāruawāhia, WKO 10.1992 - 1994.12
Huntly College
Huntly, WKO 01.1990 - 1992.10
Skills
Contract Management
Websites
References
Grace Marsh | Senior Manager - Foundational Curriculum
Te Poutāhū (Curriculum Centre)
DDI +6478373146 | Mobile +64275519682
National Office 1 The Terrace
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