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RESUME

Professional ​

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                                   I am a practical and optimistic educational leader, with over 12 years’ leadership and teaching experience in both Primary and Secondary schools. This experience also includes 2 years experience in an International School in Saudi Arabia. Currently, I am the Assistant Principal at Multinational School, Riyadh. I am an academic achiever with high expectations for myself and the professional environment that I am in. I possess excellent interpersonal and listening skills, gaining the respect of students and staff. I also have a positive rapport with parents and the wider community. I am approachable and fair-minded with regards to behavior management and am experienced in dealing with parents. As an organised and methodical senior manager, I am able to prioritise well to achieve effective multitasking. I am analytical and resourceful when faced with a problem that possesses the determination to see a project through to successful completion. In summary, I am motivated and ambitious with a strong work ethic and personal integrity, who can work alongside fellow colleagues embracing a team approach. I am passionate about pedagogy and educational leadership who is determined to inspire and make a difference in the lives of young people, building on current achievements and contributing to future development.

Career

Summary​
 

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

 

Assistant Principal - High School, Multinational School-Riyadh

Jan 2017 - Current Position

  • Leader of curriculum in (Year 6,7,8)

  • Leader of Digital Enablement School wide

  • Leader of Pastoral Structure

  • School wide Leader of Mathematic Assessments in (Year 6,7,8)

  • Leader of Induction process for all new staff

 

Ngati Toa Primary School - Deputy Principal

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Teacher in charge of whole school Numeracy

  • School liaison for delivery of the NZC and NAG1 requirements

  • Lead teacher for digital innovation in teaching and learning

  • School liaison for student teacher, associate teacher and tutor teacher development

  • Policy making and school performance management systems

  • Co-ordinate and oversee teacher aides

  • Manage curriculum budgets

  • Lead teacher in Kapa Haka and Polynesian Performance

 

Linking Minds Scholarship - Wales August 2014

I was one of four teachers out of seventy who applied to gain the prestigious international award for young teachers who identify themselves as emerging leaders. The theme for the experience was professional leadership, bilingual and immersion education. I was fortunate to travel to Wales for 2 weeks, to link up with Welsh teachers and principals, develop their leadership potential, reflect on their teaching practice, and examine language immersion settings in Welsh schools.

 

Onslow College - Head of Māori Department & Kaitiaki          

July 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Teacher in charge of Te Reo Māori Y9 - Y13

  • Teacher in charge of Poutama Programmes Y9 - Y13

  • Teacher in charge of Academic Achievement of all Māori & Pasifika students

  • Teacher in charge of Kapa Haka and Mau Rakau

  • Teacher in charge of Touch Rugby

  • Teacher in charge of all Staff PD for all things Māori & Pasifika

 

Buller High School - Head of Māori Department & Māori Dean          

Aug 2011 – July 2014

  • Teacher in charge of Te Reo Māori Y9 - Y13

  • Teacher in charge of all Māori students

  • Teacher in charge of Kapa Haka and Mau Rakau (cultural exchange to Hawaii – December 2013)

  • Teacher in charge of Touch Rugby & Junior Rugby (U15 West Coast & Buller Champions 2013)

  • Teacher in charge of all Staff PD for all things Māori

  • Teacher of Year 9 and 10 Mathematics

  • Teacher of Year 9 and 10 Social Studies

 

National Aspiring Principals Programme                                                 2014

 

Buller REAP Executive Board Member                                                       2012-2014

 

REAPANZ National Executive Board Member ­– Maori Advisor           2014

 

Cook Islands Touch Rugby Association National Board Member       2014

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Knighton Normal School - Primary School Teacher                          

Jan 2008 – December 2009

  • Teaching in Senior Area (year 5/6)

  • Teacher in charge of Rugby & Touch Rugby (Waikato Champions 2008-2009)

 

Sport Waikato – Waikato District Sport Co-ordinator                                    

April 2002 – August 2005

  • Training teachers, coaches, administrators, and volunteers in Sport and Physical Activity.

  • Facilitated training sessions for a wide variety of sports.

  • Coached different primary school classes through out the Waikato region as a means of demonstrating to teachers good practice in Sport and physical activity

  • Coordinated and facilitated holiday programs for children in rural and urban communities

  • Assisted schools in the Waikato Region with Project Energize

  • Strategic planning with schools on physical activity programs

  • Strategic and future planning with Sports Clubs

 

University of Waikato - School of Maori & Pacific Administrator      

Oct 2006- Jan 2007

  • Co-coordinating programs and assisting students with program study and information

 

England Rugby Union - Community Rugby Coach                             

2005

  • Facilitated rugby coaching clinics for school children in England

  • Trained teachers and parents in skills and drills for rugby union in England

 

Manaia Maori Performing Arts Company – London                                  

2005-2006; 2009-2011

  • Professional Performing Artist & Cultural Facilitator

 

OTHER EXPERIENCE

NZ Embassy London Branch - Immigration Officer                           

Dec 2009 -   August 2011

 

NZ Embassy London Branch - Visa Issuing Officer for Immigration

Oct 2005 -Oct 2006

 

Māori Ambassador for New Zealand

2004-2005

Participated in exchanges with countries such as United States of America, Cook Islands, Samoa, Canada- sharing best practice               

 

Sports Coach

Rugby, Basketball, Softball, Rugby league, Touch Rugby, Volleyball, Waka Ama

Skills

Personal Qualities

  • high level of personal achievement

  • strong and effective communicator

  • honest and integral

  • decisive and discrete

  • sense of humour

  • ability to manage well under pressure

  • keen to be involved in the wider life of the school

  • committed to ongoing learning

 

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

  • able to establish a positive rapport with staff and students

  • can build relationships with community and whanau

  • can resolve conflict

  • approachable; friendly yet professional

  • compassionate and a careful listener

 

LEADERSHIP

  • ability to motivate and earn respect

  • active promoter of the school and its culture

  • sets an appropriate tone

  • forward thinker and prepared to implement change as required

  • the ability to appraise, supervise and inspire staff to develop professionally

 

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

  • well qualified in current pedagogy

  • provide support for staff development

  • ability to appraise / supervise

 

ADMINISTRATION SKILLS

  • ability to plan forward with efficient time management

  • an interest in marketing and promoting the school positively

  • high degree of organization

  • appreciates the importance of technology in the classroom

 

STAFF MANAGEMENT

  • collegiality and approachability

  • ability to make the tough decisions

  • ability to provide guidance and counsel

 

DISCIPLINE

  • can balance interests of the student with the interests of the school

  • strength in management of student behavior

  • expertise in involvement with parents and whanau

Education

2007 - University of Waikato

Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary)

 

2004 - Te Wananga O Aotearoa

Advanced Certificate in Māori Ambassadorship  & Leadership

 

2001 - University of Waikato

Bachelor of Sports & Leisure Studies

 

1998 - University of Waikato

Te Timatanga Hou (Māori Immersion)

 

1993-1997 – Te Puke High School

School Certificate

Sixth Form Certificate

Bursary

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