Curriculum VitaeAli Roberts

Primary School Teacher

3 Banbury Terrace

Shotover Country

Queenstown

0211225983

alagusoundari@yahoo.com

Website : Ali Roberts

A little bit about me....Darren and I have been married for 11 years. We do not have any children but we have Leo, our Lab.

I love running with Leo and going to the gym.

Some of my running achievements include completing the MotatapuMarathon, Christchurch and Dunedin Half Marathons and Jacks Point to Queenstown race.

Some of my other interests include cooking, travelling (especially to Malaysia to visit my family and the amazing Penang Food Markets). I love reading and I am part of a local book club that meets once a month to review the latest books and have a good gossip.

I am also a long-standing member (7 years) of the Arrowtown Buckingham Belles and I am actively involved in the community. I love helping out at school fairs, church fairs and Arrowtown Autumn festivals.

As a member of your

staff...As a Beginning Teacher in your school, I look forward to....

The opportunity to work collaboratively with all the teachers to further develop

and enhance my teaching philosophy.

The collegial support, and ongoing professional development that will help shape

my teaching pathway.

My professional self-reflections and Teaching as Inquiry framework which will help

me grow from strength to strength.

I will embrace the school's principles and values which will be reflected in my

classroom.

I am self-reflective and believe in engaging the support of other colleagues to

further improve the quality of my teaching.

I am highly committed to being involved in all aspects of school life.

I am a team player and when the opportunity arises I can take lead and work

independently.

I am a creative thinker and enjoy thinking outside the box to achieve the best

outcomes.

Professional Qualifications

Graduate Diploma In Teaching (Primary)

I am currently finishing my Graduate Diploma in Primary Teaching at College of Education, University of Canterbury. I will be graduating at the end of 2014.

Bachelor of Art with Honours First Class

This qualification has been assessed and verified by NZQA at Level 7 (360 Credits).

Special Teaching Certificate in English Language for Secondary School

This Qualification has been assessed and verified by NZQA at Level 5 (120 Credits).

Basic Teaching Certificate in English Language for Secondary School

This Qualification has been assessed and verified by NZQA at Level 4.

Note: Certified copies of these Qualifications will be provided upon request.

Work Experience

Secondary School English

Teacher

I worked as an English Language Teacher in two different

secondary schools and a Primary School in Malaysia before

emigrating to New Zealand. I have around 10 years of

teaching experience.

School Librarian

I have been working at QPS as a librarian since 2007. I enjoy

being around children and this has inspired me to embark on my

studies this year. Throughout my years working at QPS, I have

gained knowledge on how to improve students' reading skills. I

have helped upgrade the collection in the library. I was also

involved in the setting up of the Year 7/8 collection for the

library.

I have been working in schools for over 10 years....secondary teacher (English Major) in Malaysia, and for the past 8 years as QPS Librarian,

shaping my strength in teaching Literacy and Reading.

Confidence in all areas of the curriculum with strengths in Literacy, Maths, Science, Inquiry and Learning Languages.

I am adept in using digital technologies and integrating it in my teaching.

Passion in lifting students’ reading skills.

I have basic written and oral proficiency in te reo Māori and am continuously striving to improve myself.

I am passionate about providing a differentiated learning experience to maximise all students' achievement.

Being multi-lingual I am able to incorporate second language learning as part of my classroom programmes.

I have a variety of behaviour management strategies that I have used successfully during my teaching placements and throughout my

teaching career. I am also prepared to learn and use the preferred strategies outlined in the school's policy.

I am an avid learner and wish to continue my personal and professional development.

I am very organised and demonstrate high standards in all aspects of my documentation and planning.

Excellent reports from my Associate Teachers, the Principals, and Visiting Lecturers.

Active and contributing team member.

Excellent communication skills.

Focus on Teaching as Inquiry as part of self-reflection and to improve classroom practice.

Strong focus on ongoing formative assessment to shift students' learning.

My Strengths

My Teaching Philosophy

Effective Pedagogy

Co-constructing and collaborative teaching and learning.

Inquiry-based learning that encourages self-reflection and proactive learning.

Inclusive learning environment that values and connects students' differences, beliefs, cultures into classroom practices.

Digital Technologies

Technologies and media rich resources will be integral part of classroom practice.

Students will learn in, through and about digital technologies.

ICT will invoke Innovation, Inquiry and Curiosity in my students.

Effective Classroom Management

Being fair and consistent is vital to ensure effective management of behaviours in my classroom at all times.

High expectations teemed with positive feedback will reinforce good behaviours among my students.

Establishing classroom treaty unique to my students will create ownership of positive behaviours.

Positive Learning Environment

Social and emotional connections with my students, parents/whānau and wider school communities.

Intellectual connections through my high expectations for my students.

Encourage self-esteem and self-reflectiveness in my students to create lifelong learners.

Culturally Responsive Practices

Māori, Pasifika and students from different cultures will be valued in my classroom.

High expectations will be set so they can achieve their full potential.

Their contributions to the learning is paramount to their success.

Professional Relationships / Whanaungatanga

Positive interactions with my students to enhance their learning progression.

Engaging in collegial relationships for professional support and mentoring.

Communication with parents / whānau to further support students' learning outcomes.

Teaching Practice 1

St. Joseph's Primary School

Queenstown

5th May-20th June 2014

Year 5/6

Associate Teacher: Mrs Janne Anderson

Janne Anderson

Associate Teacher

St. Joseph's Primary School

Ali has demonstrated professional relationships

with Principal, staff, children and

parents/caregivers she has met.

Ali is always extremely well prepared to teach. I

like the way she thinks outside the square and

initiates different activity to engage the children.

She reflects on her practice in order to modify any

learning experiences that may need this.

Ali has been keen to take advantage of every

opportunity. Never shunning away from an

experience that may offer challenge-particularly

our Religious Education programme.

Ali is flexible in her thinking and planning.

Her knowledge and proficiency in numeracy and

literacy have grown extensively to be able to

design effective learning programmes.

Trish Inder

Principal

St. Joseph's Primary School

Ali constantly reflects on her practice, seeking

ways to improve the impact she has on students'

learning.

Ali conducts herself professionally at all times.

She has fully engaged in our staff meetings,

professional learning sessions and prayers.

She has shown respect towards our special

Catholic character and did a great job preparing

the students for sharing their learning in Religious

Education.

Nicki Dabner

Visiting Lecturer

College Of Education, University of Canterbury

High quality learning design-planning,

assessment and evaluation.

She sets high standards for herself and her

students in all areas.

High quality reflective practice-continual review

and reflection to improve outcomes and inform

future learning.

Ability to identify 'next learning steps'.

Excellent organisation in all areas across the

whole placement.

Her professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm,

combined with her high degree of organisation

and preparation are to be commended.

Teaching Practice 2

Remarkables Primary School

Queenstown

22nd October-21st November 2014

Year 1

Associate Teacher: Lara Moss

Lara Moss

Associate Teacher

Remarkables Primary School

Very enthusiastic for teaching opportunities

and experiences.

Students work well with Ali and respect her in

the teacher role.

Ali seeks feedback on her practice and makes

changes accordingly.

Planned effectively to meet the learning needs

of Pasifika students and students who are

tracking below National Standards.

Uses digital planning and modelling books

efficiently.

Uses Teaching as Inquiry to monitor and

evaluate the effectiveness of her teaching.

Flexible and contributes to team discussions.

Introduced behaviour expectations and refers

to them throughout the day.

Incorporates te reo Māori in her teaching

practice.

Ken Donaldson

Visiting Lecturer

College Of Education, University of

Canterbury

Engaged children in movement based activity

prior to starting the lessons.

Incorporated ICT in her teaching.

Good questioning techniques to engage the

children.

Postive rapport with the children.

High level of collaboration with teaching team.

Referees

John Western

Principal of Prep School, Scots College

(Former Principal at Queenstown Primary School)

Sandy Cochrane

Deputy Principal, Queenstown Primary School

Janne Anderson

Associate Teacher at St. Josephs' Primary School

Lara Moss

Associate Teacher at Remarkables Primary School