MY BEGINNING TEACHER PROFILE
Hello, I'm Georgia!
My emerging teaching philosophy is based on the understanding that all children are unique learners and therefore require a stimulating, safe learning environment that allows them to express who they are, take risks in their learning and gives them a sense of belonging, a sense of whanaungatanga. I want to build my teaching philosophy on the foundation of wellbeing/Haoura. I believe that Haoura plays an important role in a child’s development and growth as a person and learner. Promoting and educating children in wellbeing is something that is important to me, it became important to me through my work as a youth worker. Seeing young people struggling with everyday emotions and situations due to having a lack of knowledge on how to look after areas of their wellbeing.
TE WHARE TAPA WHĀ
How I would apply my understandings and beliefs of Haoura in the classroom:
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Taha tinana (Physical wellbeing) - providing learning about how to look after ourselves/our body, growth and development.
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Taha wairua (Spiritual wellbeing) - providing students with opportunities to develop their own feelings, values, opinions towards ideas or concepts, as well as the development of their personal identity.
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Taha whānau (Social wellbeing) - exploring friendships, family relationships and building understanding of how to deal with conflict and work in a team.
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Taha hinengaro (Mental wellbeing) - providing opportunities for students to understand their emotions and feelings, express their thoughts, feelings and ideas, and develop coherent thinking.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
2016 - 2018
University of Canterbury
Advanced - Diploma of Fine Arts (Level 7)
2012 - 2014
Design and Arts College of New Zealand
NCEA Levels 1,2 & 3
2009 - 2011
Rangiora New Life School
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Essential First Aid Course
April 2018
New Zealand Red Cross
Code of Ethics for Youth Work
April 2018
Youth Work Collective
New Zealand Certificate of Youth Work
Completed November 2016
Youth Work Collective
Woman's Artistic Gymnastics Junior Coach Course
2014
GymSport New Zealand at Christchurch School of Gymnastics
WORK EXPERIENCE
Tutor/Nanny
Permanent Caregivers Support Services - February 2019 - Current
In this role, I am a member of a team who works with a Year 3 student who has FASD. During term 1 I tutored her using material from Te Kura and NZ Curriculum, as while as working alongside Speech Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist. Starting in term 2 this student started attending school part-time, where I have been her Teacher Aid and well as tutoring her from home.
24-7 Youth Worker at Rangiora High School
Rangiora Youth Community Trust - April 2016 - December 2018
Work in a team who support both students and staff in areas of need in the school. As part of my role I mentor and support a number of girls who visit the school's guidance councillors. I work alongside students who struggle academically or have anxiety in the classroom.
Volunteer Youth Worker
Grace Vineyard Church - June 2016 - December 2018
I head up a team of youth leaders, together we lead and mentor a group of young people from ages 13-18. As part of my role, I create and organise programs based on the interests and needs of the young people.
Volunteer Youth Worker
Rangiora Baptist Church - June 2010 - June 2016
As part of my role, I worked with a team of leaders where we together facilitated activities, games and discussion groups for young people aged 13-18. Over my time spent leading I was paired with other leaders who mentored me and then become a mentor leader myself. Within my role, I had responsibility for a group of girls whom I mentored through their time spent at youth group.
Gymnastics Coach
Rangiora Gynastics Club - January 2014 - April 2016
Coaching recreational, pre-competitive, tumbling and competitive level gymnastics (ranging from 5 to 15 years old), teaching both basic and advanced gymnastics skills. Within my role, I created lessons for the number of squads that I coached as well as supporting gymnasts at both Christchurch and away competitions.
Volunteer Coach 2006 - 2011
Gymnastics and Trampoline Coach
North Canterbury Sports and Recreation Trust - June 2014 - December 2015
Coaching Pre-school (2 ½ -5 years old), and Primary school (5-13 years old) groups basic gymnastics and trampoline skills. As well as being an instructor for holiday programmes.
TEACHING PLACEMENTS
Amberley School
July - August 2018
Years 0 - 2 (MLE)
Associate Teacher: Nicky Lotz
Kaiapoi North School
March - April 2018
Years 7 - 8 (MLE)
Associate Teacher: Phil Henderson
Ashgrove School
September - October 2017
Years 4 - 6 (MLE)
Associate Teacher: Fiona Bester
Rangiora Borough School
2016
Years 3 -4
Associate Teacher: Leanne Adamson
