Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Support Coordinator
Horowhenua Kāhui Ako - Coley Street School
01.2021 - Current
Coordinated additional learning support services through frequent leadership team collaboration and consultation across 3 schools.
Planned and implemented staff development and training programs to enhance knowledge and skills across the kāhui ako.
Deputy Principal, Kaiako, SENCo, Mentor
Foxton Primary School
01.2020 - 12.2020
Worked collaboratively with other kaiako, kaimahi, and whanau to help tauira reach learning objectives.
Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support tauira success.
Coordinated strategies (PB4L) to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
Managed budgets and the implementation of resources for educational programs.
Resource Teacher Learning & Behaviour
Te Whirikoko Cluster 26 - Southern Team
01.2018 - 12.2019
Created and managed IEPs to define tauira learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Cultivated connections and strong tauira rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording tauira progress to inform whanau and kura administration.
Kaiako
Foxton Primary School
01.2016 - 12.2017
Worked cooperatively with other kaiako, kaimahi, and whanau to develop the Rūmaki unit during it's initial stages.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
Kaiako, SENCo, NCEA English Level 1
TKKM O Taumarunui
01.2014 - 12.2015
Created and developed lesson plans to meet tauira' academic needs.
Helped tauira explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying tauira needs.
Kaiako
TKKM O Horouta Wānanga
01.2014 - 12.2015
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Teacher
Riverdale School
09.2012 - 12.2013
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Taught multiple subjects to tauira with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
PG Dip in Special Education
Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ
12.2030
Poutuarongo Te Rangakura Kaiwhakaako
Te Wānanga-o-Raukawa
Otaki, NZ
12.2012
Bachelor of Māori Laws & Philosophy
Te Wānanga-o-Raukawa
Otaki, NZ
12.1999
Skills
Proficient speaker of Te Reo Māori and English
Creative
Collaborative team player
Self-motivated
Adaptable and flexible
Skilled planner
Problem-solver
Analytical leader
Dependable and reliable
Additional Information
Completed training and currently delivering;
Alert Programme - teaches how to observe, offers strategies, and creates environments where sensory information can be processed better, therefore supporting a well-regulated state for learning.
Te Ara Whakamana: Mana Enhancement - a culturally centred, strength-based model for well-being and positive behaviour change.
Seasons for Growth - an 8 week programme for children, young people and adults who have experienced grief or loss.
Trauma-Informed :Foundations for Attachment Programme - supports tamariki and rangatahi who have relationship difficulties, especially children who have experienced insecure attachments, trauma, loss and or separation, or family violence.