Curriculum+Vitae

 = Vision = § It is important that we as educators provide an education that prepares our students for future learning and equips them with the necessary skills to achieve success in the 21st century. § I believe in maintaining a school culture that values and encourages personal integrity, high standards of learning and achievement, and develops competence in using new learning ‘tools’.  //Education is undergoing a major shift in focus, in response to the rapid pace of technological change of our society. Our students will need to be able to gather, interpret, critically analyse and manipulate information, from an ever increasing source. Through the effective use of ICT our students will engage in learning in collaborative ways, with groups or individuals in local or global settings. They will be at the centre of their learning and know how to improve their learning. Our students will gain the skills to become life-long learners, and to cope with the rapid change and shape of society.//
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=** Personal Qualities **=
 * High level of personal integrity and honesty. [[image:59415205_50a263f673_m_(Small).jpg width="202" height="207" align="right"]]
 * Passionate about education and providing quality learning for all students.
 * Presents a professional image and maintains high standards.
 * High level of written and oral communication.
 * Positive, friendly and approachable.
 * Allows adequate time for communication with staff, students and parents.
 * Keen to maintain collegial support and networks across the staff.
 * Values the staffs’ contribution to the school, and sees the ‘whole’ person as a important element in maintaining well-being.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Ability to lead staff in innovative approaches and curriculum developments.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Collaborative and consultative approach to implementing change.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Ability to cope with challenging situations in a calm and logical manner, and willing to seek advice when required.

<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">ICT Facilitator; Hokonui Cluster ICTPD; West Gore School 2008 - 2009
 * <span style="color: #00ffff; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 230%; text-align: center;">Professional / Academic Qualifications **

<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Deputy Principal West Gore School 2004 – 2007 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Acting Principal West Gore School (Term 3 & 4 2006)

<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Assistant Principal West Gore School 1999 – 2004 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Scale A Teacher West Gore School 1998

<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Fully Registered New Zealand Teacher. Dip,Tch,Primary, Dunedin College of Education, 1998 B.ED, Otago University. 2000 Catechetical Studies 2003-2004 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Project Coordinator for the ICT PD Cluster Application for Ministry of Education funding 2008 -2010.

<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Planned a programme for Teacher Professional Development in Inquiry Learning and integrating ICT in learning programmes

<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Thorough understanding of the current shifts in education and the implications this has for schools, and for classroom programmes.

<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Sound knowledge of pedagogy for implementing ICT-rich contexts for learning and supporting students gain skills for the 21st Century world.

<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Coordinator for Gifted and Talented Programmes 2007

<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Lead Teacher for Professional Development in Gifted and Talented Education 2006 -2007

<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Lead Teacher for Numeracy 2001 – 2007

<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Lead Teacher for Dance Contract 2006

<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Presented Draft Curriculum Consultation Meeting for Schools in Eastern Southland area. Presented an overview of Draft Curriculum and outlined the shift in educational focus in this document. Presented workshops to assist schools develop their vision, values and key teaching beliefs that lead to quality teaching and learning

<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Thorough and up to date knowledge of the curriculum. I have worked intensively on curriculum developments to implement assessments plans, reporting systems, and to introduce curriculum initiatives