Tessa King
Napier
Summary
Experienced geography and social studies teacher with a successful track record in designing and implementing the New Zealand geography and social science curriculums. Recognized for creating dynamic classroom environments and fostering strong relationships with students and families. Demonstrates exceptional time management, adaptability, and communication skills, while also showcasing a proven ability to support and collaborate with colleagues. Passionate about fostering inclusive educational environments and constantly seeking innovative teaching strategies to enhance student engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Geography/Social Studies Teacher and Teacher in Charge of Geography
Taradale High School
01.2022 - Current
- Individually designed and implemented year 11, 12 and 13 geography curriculums for the school
- Implemented behaviour strategies, improving classroom dynamics between teacher-student, and student-student
- Developed resources, supporting other geography and social studies teachers within my department
- Designed, planned and coordinated field trips
- Cultivated student and family relationships, fostering high trust between home and school
- Worked collegially alongside members of my department
- Managed time to complete all daily tasks in an appropriate order
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing problem-solving skills and deepening understanding of course concepts.
Babysitting
Personal
01.2020 - 02.2025
- Developed strong rapport with families, leading to numerous referrals for additional babysitting opportunities.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by providing consistent and reliable babysitting services for date nights.
- Built trust with both parents and children by consistently demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and dependability throughout each babysitting assignment.
- Babysat for a variety of different aged children, from 2-12 years old
Service Co-ordinator
Nurse Maude
02.2021 - 12.2021
- I scheduled home-care visits to nurses for upcoming days/weeks, alongside liaising with case managers, customers and other service coordinators on a daily basis and managing calls and emails
- This was a high-pressure environment that I thrived in
- Communicated with a range of different groups of people
- Organised nurses daily routes and tasks
- Served as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring overall satisfaction with services rendered.
- Managed a high volume of client requests, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues to drive satisfaction and loyalty.
Childcare Assistant
Kelly Club New Zealand
01.2020 - 12.2020
- I worked alongside a cohesive team providing care to children of varying ages and abilities
- Enforced rules and managed behaviour through developmentally appropriate discipline
- Applied positive behaviour management techniques to enhance social interactions, specifically to one autistic child who I learnt to adapt the ways I communicated with him
- Communicated regularly with parents
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ11.2019
Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching -
University of Canterbury
12.2020
NCEA Level 3 -
Timaru Girls' High School
12.2016
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Compassionate Communication
- Flexible Problem-Solving
- Prioritization and Scheduling
- Organisation
- Critical thinking
- Flexibility
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
Additional Information - Certificates
First Aid Certificate, 11/23, Taradale High School, Napier, New Zealand
Personal Information
Age: 26
Hobbies and Interests
- Running
- Squash
- Knitting
- Fitness
Timeline
Geography/Social Studies Teacher and Teacher in Charge of Geography
Taradale High School
01.2022 - Current
Service Co-ordinator
Nurse Maude
02.2021 - 12.2021
Babysitting
Personal
01.2020 - 02.2025
Childcare Assistant
Kelly Club New Zealand
01.2020 - 12.2020
Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching -
University of Canterbury
NCEA Level 3 -
Timaru Girls' High School
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Canterbury
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