1. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Junior & Middle School Lead Teacher Yr 3-8
Learning Support Coordinator (SENCO)
Mentor Teacher for 3 Beginning Teachers
Westmount School 2015- Current
Junior Lead Teacher Yr 3-6
Westmount School 2014
Lead Teacher Key Task Overview:
• Leader of curriculum delivery and assessment in all junior classes, including 2
satellite campuses in Thames and Tauranga
• Analysis and reporting of campus data to inform future teaching and learning
• Staff appraisal, attestation and on-going observations of all junior teachers and
teacher aides
• On-going support, mentoring and supervision of staff to ensure practice reflects
up to date knowledge of curriculum, initiatives, learning pedagogy and excellence in
teaching and learning
• On–going liaison with National Office, the Campus Coordinator (Principal) and
trustees
• Coordination of the Campus ‘Professional Learning Community’
• Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, students, parents and the
wider school community
• Developing a Junior Learning Centre
• Facilitating the enrolment of all junior students on ‘Moodle. Moodle is an open-
source software management system developed on pedagogical principles. Moodle is
used for blended learning, e-learning in schools, universities and workplaces
• Coordination of school communications
Learning Support Coordinator Key Task Overview
• Directly responsible for managing the Learning Support Programmes for students
with specific learning needs school wide Yr 3-13
• Create and maintain the Learning Support policies, procedures and learning support
register
• In consultation with campus teachers identify students who require learning support
• Plan and develop learning programmes and ILP’s
• Form, develop and maintain professional, positive and productive relationships with
all external agencies and coordinate student referrals
• Liaise closely and regularly with teachers, parents/whanau and the school
community
Mentor Teacher Key Task Overview
• Directly responsible for developing a high quality educative mentoring programme
that is based on a relationship of trust and collegiality
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2. • Dedicated time to guide, support, give feedback and facilitate evidence-informed
reflective learning conversations that enhance high quality teaching and learning
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Long Term Reliever
Cambridge Middle School 2013
• Long term relieving position, year 7
Release Teacher
Cambridge Primary School 2008-2009/2012
• Part time release teaching , Years 0-1 and 5-6
Release Teacher
Leamington Primary School 2004-2006
• Part time release teaching across all year levels
Office Manager
JOB TITLE
Harris Construction 2003-2012
• Responsible for the financial and administrative management of the business as
well as payroll processing, managing staff, staff appraisals and liaising with sub-
contractors, architects, MOE and clients.
• Extensive Professional Development in generating, interpreting and analysing
complex financial reports
• Creating company business/strategic plans and completing annual reviews as a
part of good reflective practice
HR Co-ordinator
People in Mind Ltd 2012-2013
• This role entailed payroll processing and providing comprehensive, pragmatic,
and customer focused HR support and advice to clients on their HR practices.
Responsibility for writing compliance documentation (employment agreements, job
descriptions, policies and procedures)
Professional Practice Advisor
University of Waikato, School of Education 2003-2004
• Working with, supporting and advising students training to be secondary school
teachers during their practicums at Intermediate Schools
Release Teacher
Te Awamutu Intermediate 2003
• Working part time as a Mentor Teacher with beginning teachers while studying
at Waikato University to complete my Bachelor of Teaching Degree
Deputy Principal & SENCO
Morrinsville Intermediate 2001-2002
Assistant Principal & SENCO

3. Morrinsville Intermediate 1999-2001
Team Leader, Co- Teacher in charge of Mathematics
Teacher in Charge of Sport, Athletics and Netball
Morrinsville Intermediate 1998-1999
Deputy Principal Key Task Overview:
• Ensure the smooth and efficient daily operation of the school
• Assist in establishing policies and programmes within the school incorporating
curriculum, assessment, strategic plan and initiatives of the school
• Collate, enter and analyse assessment data and present in written form to the
Principal and BOT to inform better teaching and learning
• Remain up to date with current educational thinking and pedagogy , teaching
and learning styles and changing curricula and assist, support and motivate colleagues
• Provide professional and proactive leadership to staff, management, students
and parents, to encourage a positive culture of excellence
• Build, strengthen and maintain professional and credible relationships with the
school, management, the wider community, and outside support agencies
• Promote a positive, safe school environment that recognises and celebrates
successes and achievements
• Extensive liaison and consultation with the Maori community to establish and
implement a ‘Maori Achievement Plan’ to raise student achievement and target at risk
students
• Mentor Teacher and responsible for all student teachers and support of Tutor
Teachers
Scale A Teacher
Fielding Intermediate School 1997
• Taught a class whose teacher had left unexpectedly on stress leave and set
about re-establishing classroom values, respect and behavioural expectations
Supply Teacher
Variety of Locations – London and Yorkshire 1993-1997
• Gained valuable experience teaching a range of age groups in a number of
extremely diverse and challenging classroom environments
Scale A Teacher
Waimarama Primary School 1992
• Responsible for the senior school (Yr 4-8) across all areas of the curriculum
Beginning Teacher
Teacher in Charge of Athletics and Debating Teams
Hastings Intermediate 1989-1991
• Began my teaching career and became registered over a 2 year period teaching Year 7
SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Teaching
Papers of Importance
• Learning the Principalship
• Women in Educational Leadership
• Education Review and Development
Wellington College of Education
Te Whanau O Aka Pai Ki Te Upoko O Te Ika
• Diploma of Teaching

4. EDUCATION & TRAINING
EDUCATION & TRAINING
2015
• Creating Effective Assessments for Teaching and Learning using SOLO Taxonomy
• Neil McKay – World renown Dyslexia expert
• Charlotte Wilkinson – The Number System
• Creating Learning Progressions/Key Indicators for Reading, Writing and Math’s
2014
• OTJ Workshop run by CPL (Consortium for Professional Learning)
• Visible Learning Conference (Keynote Speakers all from Dr John Hattie’s team -
Feedback that makes learning visible, creating visible learners, using and interpreting data,
optimizing e-asTTle , using SOLO taxonomy and metacognitive strategies)
• Deeper Thinking and Writing – Bek Galloway
• Questioning, Thinking and Writing – Bek Galloway
• Maths Rich Tasks – Dinah Harvey