Hi, I’m
Te Whakahawea Pakai
Masterton,WGN
Summary
Accomplished Teacher with a proven track record at Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Tupoho, enhancing student engagement and academic growth through innovative teaching methods and strong parent-teacher communication. Expert in Classroom Management and fostering a growth mindset, significantly improving learning outcomes. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Wairarapa Community Emergency Hub
Teacher
07.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Tupoho
Teacher
01.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environments.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
Education
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Tupoho, Whanganui, MWT
High School Diploma
10.2015
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Classroom Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Child Development
- Student-Centered Learning
- Student assessment
- Small Group Instruction
- Learning Strategies
Availability
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Designing and Branding
I am a business owner of a Branding and Designing company located i Masterton, Wairarapa.
This is a family-owned, family-based, and family-runned company erected by my lovely partner and I.
It is based around how we can help and re-stock Kaupapa Maori, Kura Kaupapa, Kohanga Reo and Maori-Community.
This company was made to ensure that our tamariki and mokopuna will always have educational resources available, no matter where and when.
We focus mainly on Maori-dom and how we can help create a fun, loving and creative learning enviroment for our tamariki.
Designing and Branding
I am a business owner of a Branding and Designing company located i Masterton, Wairarapa.
This is a family-owned, family-based, and family-runned company erected by my lovely partner and I.
It is based around how we can help and re-stock Kaupapa Maori, Kura Kaupapa, Kohanga Reo and Maori-Community.
This company was made to ensure that our tamariki and mokopuna will always have educational resources available, no matter where and when.
We focus mainly on Maori-dom and how we can help create a fun, loving and creative learning enviroment for our tamariki.
Timeline
Teacher
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Wairarapa Community Emergency Hub
07.2023 - 05.2024
Teacher
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Tupoho
01.2022 - 06.2023
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Tupoho
High School Diploma
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