- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Music
- Volunteering
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Fashion and Style
- Drawing and Painting
- Reading
- Dance
Tobi Bamidele
Flaxmere
Summary
Passionate and committed New Zealand-trained qualified teacher with a deep understanding of all curriculum subjects. Known for delivering engaging lessons that challenge and inspire students. Consistently works hard to achieve set goals and can effectively plan and deliver lessons across different curriculum levels. Focuses on maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment for students of all abilities. Seeking a teaching position to align values with the school and build a strong foundation for every child.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Flaxmere Primary School
01.2023 - Current
- All Curriculum Taught : New Zealand Curriculum
- I have up to date content knowledge and relevant pedagogical practice for all classroom subjects with strength in English (Literacy), Math and Arts
- I create targeted lessons to suit individual learners
- I have experience in working in a modern learning environment and I am able to integrate digital technology into my teaching
- I am committed to developing my knowledge and understanding of Te Reo and Tikanga Maori by using it in class every day and attending courses that will help me improve my teaching
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
Teacher
Frimley Primary School
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Providing up to date content knowledge and relevant pedagogical practice for all subjects with strength in English (Literacy), Math and Arts
- Developing and implementing engaging lesson plans for all subjects and curriculum levels
- Developing targeted lesson plan to suit individual learners
- Working in a modern learning environment and integrating digital technology into my teaching
- Building relationships with my students and their family through constant and open communication
- Teaching the full curriculum across a class of mixed abilities
- Creating a positive and fun classroom environment which encourages learning and students interaction
- Applying behaviour management techniques where necessary to ensure students remain focused
- Providing a safe learning environment, safeguarding students and notifying relevant colleagues of any sign of students who may need external support
- Providing guidance to classroom teaching assistants and delegating planning/preparation work
- Planning, leading and supporting out-of-class activities such as trips, plays, sports days and events
- Attending parents evening and discussing students progress and feedback with parents
- Developing long term teaching plans in line with national curriculum and student progress goals
- Collaborating with colleagues to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
- Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students
- Working with students with diverse needs such as autism
- Utilizing formative and summative assessments to track student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly to individualized needs
- Participating in parent-teacher meetings to discuss student performance and behaviour
- Organised and led extra-curricular activities to enhance students' social and emotional development
- Utilizing technology tools to enhance learning experiences and student engagement
- Maintaining accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behaviour
Preschool Teacher
Beststart Mahora
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behaviour, creating supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced literacy skills with storytelling sessions, capturing students' imaginations and interest in reading.
- Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
Techer
Hikutaia School
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Teaching
University of Waikato
New Zealand12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English and Literary studies
University of Ado-Ekiti
Nigeria05.2011
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Behaviour management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Technology integration
- Curriculum implementation
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/23/87
- Nationality: New Zealander
Certifications Courses
- Supporting autistic student course
- Better start literacy approach
- Incredible years program
- Making teaching and learning visible
- The process of internal evaluation
- Te Ahu
- Te Reo
- Developing mathematical Inquiry communities (DIMIC)
- Movewell workshop
Certification
- Incredible year program
- Autism Understanding- Affirming Practices
- Te Ahu O Te Reo Maori
- iDeal Learning Approach
- Better start Literacy
- Developing Mathematical Inquiry communities (DMIC)
- Movewell workshop
Interests
Timeline
Teacher
Flaxmere Primary School
01.2023 - Current
Teacher
Frimley Primary School
06.2022 - 12.2022
Preschool Teacher
Beststart Mahora
06.2021 - 05.2022
Techer
Hikutaia School
01.2021 - 05.2021
Graduate Diploma - Teaching
University of Waikato
Bachelor of Arts - English and Literary studies
University of Ado-Ekiti
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