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Alicia Davie

Tuatapere

Summary

Passionate and motivated beginner teacher with experience teaching Years 8-13 across junior science and NCEA biology, chemistry, and general science. Inspires enthusiasm for learning by developing meaningful individual connections and discovering what motivates each student. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations. Encourages fascination and curiosity in learning.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Science Teacher

Waiau Area School
01.2024 - Current
  • Sole science teacher and Head of Department.
  • Developed yearly course outlines and unit plans.
  • Developed and prepared internal assessments for NCEA Level 1-3.
  • Managed laboratory - ordered/prepared chemicals, prepared risk management assessments.
  • Delivered differentiated lessons for classes with a diverse range of curriculum levels and learning needs.
  • Participated in professional development.
  • Enhanced learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of science concepts.
  • Established clear expectations for behaviour and academic performance while demonstrating respect and maintaining strong relationships with students.

Checkout and Grocery Assistant

FreshChoice
04.2019 - 01.2024
  • Serving customers at checkouts and Lotto.
  • Assisting customers with finding items and verifying prices.
  • Building displays for specials.
  • Filling and rotating stock.
  • Cleaning store.
  • Cash reconciliation, stocktaking and securing building at close.
  • Trained and qualified in Lotto retailing and sale of liquor (LCQ).

Checkout Assistant

Four Square Hillcrest
04.2021 - 12.2022
  • Served customers at checkouts and Lotto.
  • Maintained clean store and kitchen.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Prepared, cooked and sold fried chicken and chips.
  • Completed regular date/stock checks and managed credits.
  • Priced and packaged produce, deli and butchery items.
  • Trained and qualified in Lotto retailing and sale of liquor (LCQ).
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Education

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) -

The University of Waikato
Tauranga
11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology, Psychology

The University of Waikato
Hamilton
02.2023

Skills

  • Fostering meaningful professional relationships
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Unit and lesson plan development
  • Course materials and assessment development
  • Catering to different learning styles and needs
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom/behavioural management
  • Laboratory management

Referees

Richard Bennett - Deputy Principal

  • 022-040-7261
  • rb@was.school.nz


Paul Maloney - Mentor Teacher / HoD Mathematics

  • 027-711-8602
  • pm@was.school.nz

Timeline

Science Teacher

Waiau Area School
01.2024 - Current

Checkout Assistant

Four Square Hillcrest
04.2021 - 12.2022

Checkout and Grocery Assistant

FreshChoice
04.2019 - 01.2024

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) -

The University of Waikato

Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology, Psychology

The University of Waikato

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