Tori Lauvao-Araia Iosefo
Flaxmere
Summary
As a young women of Pasifika decent, I have a passion to help young people recognise their learning potential and get them to success in education because they can. I aspire to be a Kaiako that cultivates a space that a student can come in and feel seen, heard, and valued for who they are and what they bring. I want students to feel and believe that they can do things because they have the ability to rather than having to proof to whoever that they can do it.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Associate
Flaxmere Primary School
Flaxmere
05.2018 - 12.2021
- Assisted in the development of lesson plans and activities to meet students' individual needs.
- Provided instruction, support, and guidance to students in a classroom setting.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure successful outcomes for all students.
- Organized learning materials and resources for use in the classroom.
- Facilitated small group instruction as needed to help struggling learners reach their goals.
- Participated in professional development sessions related to teaching methods and curriculum design.
- Developed relationships with students that encouraged them to share their ideas openly.
Education
Bachelor Teaching (Primary) - Education
Eastern Institute of Technology
Taradale, NZ03-2025
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Competent in using Classdojo, Seesaw and touch screen television sets
- Faith, culturally driven, and hard working
- Musical Hold a depth of knowledge and experience around Pasifika expressions, language and customs Well spoken and creative
- Team player, reliable, adaptable
- Leadership
- Skilled sportswoman, role model for children
Accomplishments
2024
Hurricane Poua Super Rugby Aupiki women's rugby team
2022
TeachNZ Te Kupe Scholarship recipient
2020-present
Samoa Manusina women's rugby team
2018-present
Hawkes Bay Tui women's rugby team
2013
Awarded student leadership/prefect Awarded
NCEA Level 1, 2, and 3
Youth Work Certificate Level 3
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher Associate
Flaxmere Primary School
05.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor Teaching (Primary) - Education
Eastern Institute of Technology
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