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With a background that includes teaching in a Corrections facility, PTE, wānanga, and polytechnics, I bring a people-first, judgment-free approach to education. I believe literacy and numeracy are powerful tools for equity, and that vocational contexts offer rich opportunities for authentic, embedded learning.
I have a passion for creating resources that are grounded in real-world tasks and aligned with the Adult Learning Progressions. I'm especially interested in digital tools that support ākonga engagement and lecturer capability.
Key Skills
Key Skills
Expertise in integrating LLN strategies into vocational programmes and unit standards across diverse industries, including: automotive, building, forestry, food preparation, foundation health and fitness, and collision repair.
Confident using and teaching tools like ChatGPT, Eleven Labs, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Moodle (including H5P), Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom, Canvas, Articulate, and iQualify to support ākonga and educator capability.
Experienced in creating Custom GPTs and Microsoft Copilot agents to support literacy and numeracy embedding, and using AI tools like Eleven Labs to clone my voice for instructional content.
Skilled in designing and delivering targeted PD for adult educators, including Moodle-based courses and online workshops.
Experienced in creating accessible, ākonga-friendly resources and assessments aligned with NZQA and ITO requirements.
Comfortable leading projects, supporting staff, and delivering training autonomously in remote contexts.
Experience
Experience
UCOL - Literacy and Numeracy Leader
Jan 2024 - Present (Remote)Supported vocational lecturers to embed literacy and numeracy into Level 1–3 programmes.
Facilitated in-person and online workshops for staff on using the LNAAT and embedding L & N.
Create contextualised L & N content (including for initiatives like Kick for the Seagulls).
Revised and updated Moodle-based PD courses for staff on L & N and Dyslexia.
Created and manage a Microsoft Teams L & N community of over 80 UCOL educators.
Created AI tools—such as Custom GPTs and Copilot Agents to enhance educator support.
Monitored LNAAT initial and progress assessments, and provide results analysis of ākonga at steps 1-2 to lecturers.
2023-2024 (Remote)
Open Polytechnic - Learning Designer (contracts)2023-2024 (Remote)
Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop course content for certificate and degree level programmes that were aligned with assessments and learning outcomes, and published in iQualify.
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (Whangarei)
Literacy Aotearoa - Site Coordinator & KaiakoJan 2023 - Jan 2024 (Whangarei)
Managed campus operations, assessed learners using the LNAAT, and delivered classes in intensive literacy, digital literacy, and driver licensing in person and online.
2017-2022 (Northland)
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa - ILN Kaiako & Digital Literacy Kaiarahi 2017-2022 (Northland)
Taught intensive literacy and numeracy at the Northern Region Corrections Facility, created tailored resources.
Facilitated digital skills workshops through Kanorau Digital in the community and online (secondment).
2022 (Remote)
Kia Kaha Digital - Digital Literacy Coach (contract)2022 (Remote)
Delivered online digital literacy training to community groups and partner organisations using Google Workspace tools.
2010-2013, 2015-2016 (Northland & Auckland)
Regent Training Centre - Education Support Coordinator2010-2013, 2015-2016 (Northland & Auckland)
Led preparation for RTC's first External Evaluation and Review.
Managed internal and external pre and post moderation of NZQA and ITO unit standards.
Led vocational pathways curriculum development and obtained NZQA/ITO consents to assess for multiple programmes.
Created and submitted annual investment plans for TEC funding.
Facilitated workshops with tutors on embedding L & N, assessing learners on the LNAAT, and interpreting the results.
Developed assessment and resource materials for NCEA Literacy and Numeracy unit standards, ITO unit standards, and NZQA core generic unit standards.
2013-2015 (Northland)
Te Kura (The Correspondence School) - Kaiako2013-2015 (Northland)
Taught work and study skills unit standards to senior secondary students and delivered the integrated Te Ara Hou curriculum to years 7–10.
2008-2010 (Whangarei)
Regent Training Centre - Adult literacy and numeracy tutor2008-2010 (Whangarei)
Provided embedded literacy and numeracy support across vocational programmes and led professional development workshops for tutors.
Education
Education
Master of Contemporary Education (in progress) - AcademyEX | 2025–present
Graduate Certificate in Applied eLearning (Level 7) - Manukau Institute of Technology | 2022
National Certificate in Adult Education and Training (Level 5) – Skills Org | 2016
National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education (Workplace/Vocational) (Level 5) – Workbase | 2009
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) (Level 7) – Victoria University | 2006
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Media Studies) (Level 7) – Massey University | 2011
Certificate in Tikanga Māori (Level 3) - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa | 2018
Bachelor of Business Studies (Marketing) (Level 7) - Massey University | 1996
Professional Development
Professional Development
Active member of three professional communities of practice: AI in Education (AcademyEX), and Neurodiversity and Literacy & Numeracy (Ako Aotearoa).
Moodle Academy: Teaching, Accessibility, and Course Management
Microsoft - Made by Dyslexia Training: Awareness, Teaching, Technology, Empowering Dyslexic Thinking
Ako Aotearoa: Developing Number Skills, Teaching Learners with Dyslexia
AcademyEX microcredentials: Leading Beyond Sustainability (Level 8), Digital Skills for the Workplace (Level 7)
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