Natalie McNamara
Cleveland
Summary
- Experience as a professional educator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results.
- Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs.
- Valued for strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
- Able to build relationships in a timely and authentic manner and believe this is a valuable commodity when dealing with all facets of the position.
- Organised person who takes pride in my profession and presentation.
- Flexibility, adaptability and the capability to learn quickly.
- Initiative, confidence and willingness to constantly challenge myself.
- Reflective practitioner
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
James Hargest College
07.2021 - 01.2025
- Created a safe and inclusive atmosphere to support social-emotional development for all learners.
- Designed assessments to measure student progress, informing instructional adjustments for improved understanding.
- Utilised technology to create dynamic learning experiences, preparing students for the world.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching - Education
University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand03-2013
Bachelor of Sport And Leisure - Sport
University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand03-2013
Skills
- Strong Organisational Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Culturally Responsive Practitioner
- Clear and Concise Communicator
- Proficient in Digital Technologies
- Professional Presentation Delivery
- Collaboration With all Stakeholders
- Strategic Planning
- Developing Connections
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
James Hargest College
07.2021 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Teaching - Education
University of Waikato
Bachelor of Sport And Leisure - Sport
University of Waikato
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