Experience

Green Bay High School

• New Zealand
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design and Visual Communication (Technology Teacher)

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  * Strong interpersonal and relationship skills establishing connections within the school technology community and wider community. * Establishing best practice for assessments and moderation using NZQA systems, resulting in accurate grading of internal assessment standards, improving teaching and assessment processes. * Supporting the technology faculty in developing, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of assessment rubrics for the junior curriculum. * Collaborating with the community: Te Uru Gallery, Unitec and Auckland University, delivering workshops to engage students in design pathways. * Developing initiatives to promote the visibility of culture within the school to meet the school strategic plan. * Consultation with tangata whenua implementing Matariki activities with Māori Tikanga practices. * Delivering the school strategic plan through investigation and evaluation of data collected from parents and students and implementing workshops that improved engagement in the technology subject. Show less



The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Work Shadowing - Learning Technologist

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  * Attendance of M25 learning technology group forum - Focus on Learning Spaces at City University London * Observing and understanding the roles of assistant learning technologists and senior learning technologists within the LSE; Grants (Spark/Ignite), students as producers, gamification of learning, assessment, advise on setting up Moodle courses, learning spaces. * Copyright workshop at Learning on Screen * Assisting Senior Learning Technologist with Visual Literacy project; , research using LSE resources, familiarisation with Moodle and Explain Everything. Show less



City of Peterborough Academy

• Peterborough, United Kingdom

• Teacher of Design Technology

  • Oct 2015 - Jul 2017

  * Monitored and tracked student progress using the school management system, recording student assessment data and evaluating to improve systems. * Planned and prioritised work schedule to meet the Academy’s timeframes for assessment, data entry, reports. * Utilised Design and Technology expertise to collaborate with the department driving the improvement of teaching, learning and assessment within the Academy. * Recording and managing student data for analysis, using the school’s data management system (SIMS). * Pastoral support; mentoring and guidance in areas of learning and development. * Developing strategies using learning methodologies and various technologies to extend the abilities of all students and meet specific learning needs. * Prioritising and working autonomously to meet Academy expectations in accordance with the calendar. Show less



Bali and Ireland

• Travel

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  * Yoga retreat in Bali * Exploring Ireland independently. * Yoga retreat in Bali * Exploring Ireland independently.



Rose Hill Intermediate

• Auckland, New Zealand

• Technology Teacher

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2015

  * Managed the Multi-Materials allocated budget for the academic year. * Delivered professional development workshops to staff within the Technology department to build skills with eLearning tools to support learning. * Collaborated in delivering community engagement sessions related to the Pasifika culture. * Planned and delivered engaging programmes of work, creating resources for Technology courses and using the New Zealand Technology Curriculum to develop assessment rubrics. * Managed the Multi-Materials allocated budget for the academic year. * Delivered professional development workshops to staff within the Technology department to build skills with eLearning tools to support learning. * Collaborated in delivering community engagement sessions related to the Pasifika culture. * Planned and delivered engaging programmes of work, creating resources for Technology courses and using the New Zealand Technology Curriculum to develop assessment rubrics.



Dilworth School

• Auckland, New Zealand

• Relief Teacher

  • May 2012 - Dec 2012

  * Covering lessons in various subjects including Materials Technology, Design and Visual Communication. * Travelling between junior, senior and rural campus to cover lessons. * Covering lessons in various subjects including Materials Technology, Design and Visual Communication. * Travelling between junior, senior and rural campus to cover lessons.



Bubbledome,

• Auckland, New Zealand

• Teacher

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2012

  * Preparing and delivering a three day course; Design and Architecture, using a range of appropriate learning methodologies and technology. * Preparing and delivering a three day course; Design and Architecture, using a range of appropriate learning methodologies and technology.



Kettering Science Academy

• Kettering

• Design Technology Teacher

  • Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

  * Planning schemes of work and delivering lesson sequences; Graphic Design, Resistant materials, Electronics. * Attending weekly whole school, department meetings and training sessions on school policies and implementation of educational technologies as tools for blended learning. * Differentiating work for pupils with special educational needs, including pupils with English as a second language. * Implementing the schools behaviour policy by using the system to record and manage behaviour. * Supporting pupils in Food Technology lessons, pastoral duties with assigned tutor group, implementation of behaviour policy through speaking to parents, teacher cover as needed. Show less



S. America, SE Asia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka

• Travel

  • May 2009 - Jun 2010

  Volunteer teacher in Peru I Learning Spanish to intermediate level I Experiencing cultures and traditions I Working in New Zealand to develop skill set I Travelling independently Volunteer teacher in Peru I Learning Spanish to intermediate level I Experiencing cultures and traditions I Working in New Zealand to develop skill set I Travelling independently



HELIX LIGHTING LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Consumer Goods

• 3D Lighting Designer and Surface Pattern Designer

  • Dec 2005 - May 2009

  * Creating detailed artworks to be sent to Far East factories for production of samples. * Managing multiple accounts to develop a range of solutions that satisfy client design briefs. * Communicating successfully with clients through visual and oral presentations, emails and telephone to discuss design details. *Creating professional reports using suitable applications, for clients and other colleagues. * Building customer relationships to understand customer needs. * Producing of technical drawings sent to manufacturers * Designing products to reach customer price points in a highly competitive market. * Understanding and applying quality assurance issues whilst designing products. Clients; Habitat, Mothercare, Mama’s and Papas, Argos, B&Q, John Lewis, Debenhams, Next, Laura Ashley, Homebase, Tesco, Castorama. Show less



RHA Furniture Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Design

  • Dec 2004 - Dec 2005

  * Advising interior designers and private clients on suitable products to meet project requirements and budgets. * Produce technical drawings of bespoke furniture. * Visual communication of product aesthetics using sketches, 3D renderings or photographic images. * Space planning using Autocad. * Liaising with manufacturers to discuss technical elements of furniture including materials. * Undertaking whole projects from initial meetings to final quotation. * Utilisation of graphic skills for promotional client material. * Active role taken in ‘revamp’ of website including company/website producer meetings of brand look and content. Show less