testimonials
It was good that the refreshed curriculum was part of the PLD as it made it more relevant.
Practical ideas I can see that I can use for my class. Loved the connection of the ELLP and the curriculum. Super helpful and something I will pass on to my colleagues.
The facilitator is a teacher herself and knows how to deal with students and families. Andy shared her experiences, strategies and unpacked NZ curriculum in action. Teaching in action videos were good exemplars and Andy shared how to integrate different curriculum areas throughout the day.
My sincere thanks for giving me the opportunity to learn literacy planning and execution from the BEST coach ever- Erin! Each moment was filled with learning in an exceptionally effective way. I feel extremely fortunate that I was chosen for this amazing opportunity. The support and guidance given by Erin was excellent and she is also keen to know how we plan lessons in future. Can’t wait to share all this learning with my team!!
Erin, I just wanted to say that our TA’s thoroughly enjoyed their second workshop yesterday. They have found both workshops to be so practical and helpful. They are busy making resources, are excited to be focusing on reading (after yesterday) and are already talking to senior managers about adapting the programmes to meet the needs of the students.
Erin has very effectively developed our teachers’ understanding of the available tools to assess, monitor and plan for children learning English. Staff find Erin approachable and engaging and respond to the PLD facilitated by her with enthusiasm. Erin is perceptive in her observations and easy to work with at a leadership level.
Andy Butler: A master teacher, Andy quickly established warm relationships with our team and tamariki. She designed Professional Learning which was tailored to our needs and then demonstrated, co-taught, encouraged and challenged us. Andy’s friendly manner along with her Literacy expertise was appreciated by our whole team and we highly recommend her!
Erin’s approach has been specific to our needs and context. She ensured staff were engaged and enthusiastic throughout. Her expertise in modelling, working along side teachers, and leading adult learning, ensured improvement in classroom and professional practice, was targeted to individual’s needs. All teachers in our school enjoy working with Erin and are motivated to continue and improve on their learning. She is professional, dynamic and able to go with the flow when needed.
Jane did a very thorough job for us during our ESOL review. Her knowledge and experience were invaluable in guiding us through the process right from our strategic thinking and goal setting to implementation in the classroom and teacher observations. She followed this up with excellent PD that was informed and practical