Hello! I am a creative, enthusiastic, honest and genuine individual. I enjoy spending time with my family and sitting on the deck with a cup of tea. I love to read and will either be tackling a textbook, lost in a chapter book or enjoying short stories on reddit. My guilty pleasure is online gaming (not something I usually like to admit on the outset! But it is something I think will help me connect with the learners of this generation). Not only this, but I love to be challenged, both inside and outside the classroom (my most current challenge to myself was to make an interactive online résumé - there's a first time for everything!!)

Curriculum Strengths

Experience with JAM, GLOSS and IKAN
Familiar with ability, non-ability and flexible grouping methods
Experience in personalising learning in maths
Knowledge of the range of mathematical strategies
Able to identify and support diverse needs within lessons
Skilled in facilitating problem solving and promoting student discussion

Experience with e-asTTle and PM Benchmark
Success in motivating students in both reading and writing
Able to respond appropriately to writers and readers to take advantage of teachable moments
Knowledge in designing focused activities to promote growth in specific areas of reading and writing
Confident with using language learning experience to promote engagement and facilitate connected learning

Base degree in Science with a major in psychology
Sound understanding of the Science learning area of the New Zealand Curriculum
Particular interest in science, especially the human body

Teaching Skills

Technical teaching skills

Experience in Teaching as Inquiry (TAI)
Up to date knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum
Familiar with the processes involved in inquiry-based learning
Sound understanding of child development, particularly social development allowing me to encourage the development of social skills and read non-verbal cues
Culturally aware in my practice
Effective classroom and behaviour management
Able to sequence lessons appropriately, ensuring all children are supported and extended in their own learning

Personal skills related to teaching

Excellent listening skills
Outstanding time management
Strong organisational skills
Adaptive and able to problem solve in pressured situations
Strong verbal and written communication
High level of patience and understanding
Able to work both as a team and independently

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Teaching Experience

Range of ages including babies from 3 months to adults
Extend and support all swimmers
Provide fun but challenging lessons that facilitate progression
Establish trusting relationships with each learner and their families
Resolve any concerns for families and /or teachers
Short lessons require excellent time and behaviour management
Supervise classes, monitor progress and assess children—requires effective and supportive communication between learners and families as well as other teachers and non-teaching staff

Northcross Intermediate – Y8 - decile 10 (4 weeks)

I fully immersed myself in a one-week camp at Finlay park, where I was able to see my relationships with students, staff members and parents flourish outside of the classroom. My greatest achievement would be the spontaneous read aloud session, which was so successful in engaging and motivating the students that it became a daily literacy program.

Massey Primary School – Y2/3 - decile 3 (5 weeks)

During this practicum I completed 10 successful days of full control. This allowed me to strengthen my positive approach to behaviour and classroom management. Moreover, I wasgiven the opportunity to practice personalising learning, learning tumbles and manage the diversity in mixed ability groups. I also carried out and analysed PM benchmark reading assessments.

Beach Haven Primary School - Y4 - decile 4 (6 weeks)

I developed, implemented and adapted a new maths programme alongside my AT, which was built on personalising learning through a tumble-based system. Each child was given an individual tracker and conferenced with on a regular basis to discuss their progress and next learning steps. I was also involved in the school production as well as cross country. As I was on full control during these whole-school events, I was also able to strengthen my flexibility as timetabling would change last minute

Referees

Graham Jackson

Lecturer and Appraiser (Practicum 3)
Massey University
(09) 414 0800 ext. 43528
G.Jackson@massey.ac.nz

Jayne Jackson

Lecturer and Appraiser (Practicum 1) Massey University
(09) 414 0800 ext. 43527
J.H.Jackson@massey.ac.nz

Katrina Cray

Associate Teacher (Practicum 3)
Beach Haven Primary School
0278779784
katrina@beachhaven.school.nz

EMMA MARTIN

Curriculum Vitae