6 Compton StreetFenton Park

Rotorua 3010

Professional StatementI believe in collaborative teaching and successful learning for all students. I establish respectful learning environments that embrace and celebrate all of its members. An environment where each member's progress, humanity and essence of who they are is genuinely regarded, celebrated and supported.

I am an experienced leader of learning, my enthusiasm and dedication to future-focused learning and learner agency motivate my colleagues and students in achieving personal and learning goals in ways that are purposeful and meaningful to them.

My honesty and integrity, approachability and reliability earn me respect from colleagues, students, whanau and Board of Trustees.

I am a cooperative, collaborative team member who listens to the views of others and will co-construct procedures, plans and resources with them.

When faced with delicate situations, I consider confidentiality to be paramount. I am sensitive to the needs of others, make fair decisions, help problem-solve and offer a good dose humour. I have an energetic personality, ooze enthusiasm, motivation and positivity.

Education• 2016 - Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice

(Digital & Collaborative Learning), Unitec

• 2008 - Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), University of Waikato

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Practising Certificate314516 exp. 2018

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AccomplishmentsMicrosoft Certifications• Specialist Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher,

Access, Outlook)• Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator• Teaching with Technology 2016• 21st Century Learning Design• Microsoft in Education

Apple Inc.• Apple Certified (Distinguished Apple Educator)

Google For Education• Educator Level 1• Educator Level 2

Postgraduate StudiesThe Mindlab by Unitec• Digital & Collaborative Learning in Context,• Leadership in Digital & Collaborative Learning• Research & Community Informed Practice• Applied Practice in Context

SKILLSTeaching/Tutoring Managing classrooms for diverse

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Technological instruction Outstanding Social Skills

Tailoring Curriculum Plans Interpersonal Skills

Positive Learning Environments Strong Collaborator

Critical Thinking Expertise in Future Focused Learning

Computer Proficient Resource Development

Inquiry-Based Learning Policies & Procedures

Student-Centered Learning Environments

Student-Centered Pedagogy.

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yNga Pumanawa e Waru (Current)Facilitator of LearningThe mission of this project is to build, with teachers, a connected and collaborative learning environment that promotes and supports student engagement and achievement.

My role with Nga Pumanawa e Waru involves teacher coaching in relations to the use of devices in a future focused learning environment. I coach teachers in moving from teacher-directed learning environments to learner self-regulated environments and build with them approaches that will ensure sustainability.

I co-ordinate workshops and resources, including technology specialists (for wifi connectivity assurance), senior management, teacher aides, outside technicians and stake holders, and hold community evenings in order to empower and inform parents and whanau.

@ The Click of a Mouse (Owner Operator)eLearning & eTeaching Facilitator/CoachAs a self-employed contractor, I provide e-Solutions for teachers, students and families/whanau aligning with the NZ Curriculum and future focused learning theories. I have provided professional learning workshops, staff meetings and in-class scaffolding. I have worked with schools at a senior management level to develop eLearning strategic plans and school-wide policies to promote eLearning and future focused pedagogies. I have been an advisor for numerous schools and organisations in relation to special learning needs and dyslexia, including those working with school leavers.

I have presented at numerous conferences including Ulearn, LearnNZ and Learning4 (Waikato University). I also develop resources for schools, teachers and students that provide planning and assessment aligned with the NZ Curriculum.

Step by Step (2013-2014)TutorI contracted to Step by Step in delivering one-to-one Unit Standard courses for ACC beneficiaries. Learners were assessed against Unit Standard guidelines and awarded the relevant credits. Training was provided in the areas of word processing, spread-sheeting, curriculum vitaes, job interviews, reception and office duties, communication skills and business management.

Auckland Institute of Studies (2002)TutorIn this position I taught computer skills to primarily Asian students (94%) aged 16-20 years.

My duties included tutoring and assessing relevant Unit Standards for word processing, spread-sheeting and typing; and attending to disciplinary matters such as plagiarism.

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yMinistry of Education (2008 – 2015)Malfroy Primary, Rotorua (2008 – 2015)• Classroom Teacher • ICT Leader / Facilitator• Teacher Coach• eLearning LeaderLynmore Primary, Rotorua (2014 – 2015)• Beginning Teacher Release Teacher and Teacher CoachAorangi Primary, Rotorua (2015)• Assistant Principal Release Teacher and Teacher CoachMakauri Primary, Gisborne (2014 – 2015)• eLearning Facilitator and Teacher CoachMangapapa School, Gisborne (2014)• eLearning Facilitator and Teacher CoachKatikati Primary, Katikati (2015)• eLearning Facilitator and Teacher Coach

Lakes District Health Board (2004)Personal Assistant to the General ManagerIn this role I carried out secretarial duties including minutes, filing, word processing, travel arrangements, functions, catering, mail and general reception duties.

Cerebos Greggs (2000)Personal Assistant to the Human Resources Manager and the Chief Executive OfficerIn this role I carried out secretarial duties including minutes, filing, word processing, travel arrangements, functions, catering, mail and general reception duties. I also developed presentational material for conferences overseas.

Computerland (2001-2002)Computer TrainerAt Computerland, I taught primarily corporate individuals how to use Microsoft programmes (word, excel, powerpoint, publisher, outlook, access).

Bit By Byte Ltd (2000-2004)Owner / Operator – Computer TrainerI set up Bit By Byte Ltd to provide training opportunities for corporate agencies, beneficiaries and the general public. During this time I provided Unit Standard aligned computer training for ACC and WINZ beneficiaries, independent people wishing to upskill and change careers, mums wanting to upskill ready to return to the workforce and to corporate clients where I provided on-site coaching and training.

ACE Computer Training (1998-1999)TutorI worked for ACE Computer Training as a trainer of corporate clients, teaching Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Windows, Access and File Management.

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rees Hancine Samvelyan

Learning Facilitator @ Nga Pumanawa e Waru• hancine@npew.org• 027 426 2463

Nicky BrellPrincipal @ Malfroy Primary School• principal@malfroy.school.nz• 027 494 1918

Joanne JenkinsSenior Team Leader @ Malfroy Primary School• joannejenkins@malfroy.school.nz• 027 480 0261

Ripeka BattyAssistant Principal @ Aorgangi School• Ripeka.batty@xtra.co.nz• 027 277 5720

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s NZ Unit StandardsThe following Unit Standards I have either taught or am capable of teaching

18743, 111, 10792, 504, 56, 26622, 26624, 26625, 26626, 3501, 3503, 10792, 1273, 1285, 1293, 3483, 18758, 7121, 5943, 26745, 18734, 5946, 2780, 2792, 25659, 16677, 11900, 5946, 2784, 112, 1294, 12355, 57, 327, 5940, 2791, 16679, 20098, 16648, 16680, 113, 27643, 7484, 16681, 1271, 2781, 2785, 2790, 2791, 2792, 2788, 3488, 4252, 6743, 25662, 18758, 64, 101, 102, 108, 11, 107, 497, 2783, 2786, 2792, 27642, 62, 504, 12885, 18743, 25656.