JORDYN HUGHES

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Health & Physical Education Teacher

Career Objective

As a soon to be graduate from The University of Auckland I seek a secondary education teaching
position for January 2018 in which I bring expertise in the Health and Physical Education curriculum in
years 7-15. I aspire to work along side experienced teachers in order to continue my professional
development and apply my knowledge and skills to support the education of adolescents in Aotearoa. I am
passionate about critical thinking, making learning visible and valuing diversity. I aim to work in a school
that values Tikanga Mori, student empowerment and involvement in extracurricular activity.

Philosophy

As Health and Physical Education centres specifically on issues of enduring interest to young people, I believe in teaching students
skills that are transferable to every-day life in order to help them navigate through their increasingly complex lives in wider society. At
the core of my teaching philosophy I believe there is a reciprocal relationship between teaching and learning therefore I strive to
create positive learning environments where my students and I feel respected, empowered and appreciate diversity. I believe
teachers need to provide all students with maximum opportunities to learn, and having good classroom management skills is an
essential part of this. I adopt a firm but fair management style and place emphasis on consistency. I have demonstrated the ability to
be adaptable, quick thinking and use initiative to solve problems. I consider myself an approachable teacher who displays care,
concern and sensitivity for students whilst ensuring professional boundaries are upheld. I draw on Nelson Mandela's statement
"education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" and aim for all students to feel empowered through
my pedagogy believing they can do anything they set their minds to.

Key Strengths

Professionalism Time Management & Organisation Positive & Enthusiastic

Leadership & Coaching Problem Solving & Proactive Solutions Open Minded
Communication Flexible & able to Adapt in an array of settings Committed & Reliable
Creative & Innovative Fast Learner Effective user of technology

Professional Experience

2017 - 2017 Practicum Experience

Northcote College
An active member of the HPE department engaging with a 0.8 teaching workload along side full staff
and department meetings, sports days and curriculum planning for the 2018 school year. Teaching
subjects included:
Y9 Health - Drug Education
Y10 Health - Sexuality
Y10 PE - Social Responsibility & Water Safety

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2017 - 2017 Practicum Experience
Orewa College
An active member of the HPE department engaging in a 0.8 teaching workload alongside full staff and
department meetings, professional learning groups and professional development sessions. Teaching
subjects included:
Y9 PE - TGfU
Y9 Health - Resiliency
Y10 PE - Tennis
Y10 Health - Drugs & Alcohol
L2 PE - AS91328 - Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the
learning of physical skills
L3 PE - AS91500 - Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme

2016 - 2016 Practicum Experience

Tuilaepa Youth Mentoring Service (TYMS)
TYMS is a youth mentoring trust falling under the alternative education umbrella. The primary objective
of TYMS is for young Mori and Pasifika students to engage with education through a holistic approach.
Students involved in the TYMS programme are typically falling through the cracks of mainstream
education. Mentoring youth was a requirement alongside teaching basic literacy, numeracy and holistic
health and wellbeing models.

2016 - 2016 Practicum Experience

Kristin School
Taking a 0.8 workload I was an active member of the Kristin HPE department. In addition to my teaching
roles I also assisted in the running of lunch time Netball training sessions and team coaching. Teaching
subjects included:
Y7 PE - Gymnastics
Y7 Health - Friendships - challenges and changes
Y9 PE - Parkour
Y10 Sports Studies - Disabilities in Sport
L2 PE - AS91328 - Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the
learning of physical skills
Y12 Core Health - Sexuality - relationships

2015 - 2015 Practicum Experience

Massey High School
An active member of the HPE department taking a 0.6 teaching workload. Teaching subjects included:
Y10 PE - International Games Unit
Y10 Health - Sexuality

2015 - 2015 Practicum Experience

Auckland Normal Intermediate School
Throughout the duration of the second year of the Bachelor of Physical Education, myself and a fellow
student ran PE classes for a class of Y7's every Tuesday. Focus was on behaviour management whilst
engaging students in movement and skill acquisition

2014 - 2014 Observational Practicum Experience

Glenfield College
Observing the complexities of a school and Health and Physical Education classes. Leading warm up
activities and team teaching along side associate teachers

Employment History

2016 - Ongoing Netball Coach

Kristin School

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 Currently coaching two intermediate aged netball teams - year 8 / 1 and year 8 / 3. Commitments
involve a training session each week for both teams as well as games on a Thursday evening. I also fill in
for absent coaches when needed. Strengths of my coaching include differentiated learning as each
team are working at different levels as are individuals. Professional development opportunities for
improved coaching are also undertaken when offered.

2016 - Ongoing Supervisor

Skoolies Clubhouse
Skoolies is an after school care and holiday programme for children of Milford Primary as well as
occasionally surrounding Intermediate school children. Responsibilities include meeting children after
school, supervising them on the playground and walking them back to the club house 100m down the
road from the school. Relevant features of this job include: working with children, communicating and
interacting with parents, problem solving, safety management and ensuring all children are physically
and emotionally safe at all times.

2015 - 2016 Sales Assistant

Decjuba
Decjuba is a womens fashion retail store with multiple stores across Auckland. The brand focusses on
empowerment for women through clothing and feeling comfortable with oneself. As well as working
towards customer care, including sales, I am a key holder responsible for opening and closing the store,
including cashing up as well as cleaning, banking and occasionally staff training. I left this role to move
into employment areas more relative to teaching however, still maintain positive relationships with
colleagues.

2012 - 2014 Assistant Supervisor

Pak'N'Save
Responsibilities included assisting the supervisors in the smooth running of the checkout department
doing whatever needed to be done whether that be "running the floor"and overriding restricted item
purchases, processing payment, initiating the cleaning, training staff and an operator of Lotto. The
focus was on leadership and leading by example whilst keeping the operators focussed on their jobs. I
left this position to travel America and Europe for three months.

Education

2014 - 2017 Bachelor of Physical Education and Health

The University of Auckland
As a brief overview the BPE four year programme includes studies in expressive movement, outdoor
education, bio-physical and socio-cultural sciences, education, te ao kori, health education and sport.
The degree is underpinned by a socio-critical approach to encourage critical thought, reflection and
growth.

2008 - 2012 NCEA L1, L2, L3 & University Entrance

Northcote College
At Northcote College I was able to achieve my National Certificate of Educational Achievement.
Achieved:
NCEA Level 1 with excellence
NCEA level 2 with achievement
NCEA Level 3 with merit
As well as Physical Education being endorsed at merit in level 2 and excellence in level 3

First Aid Certificate

Basic First Aid through NZAQ unit standards:
6402 - Provide basic life support - L1
6401 - Provide basic first aid - L2

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 Awards and Honours

2016 - The University of Auckland - Awarded Top of Programme for the third year Bachelor of Physical Education
2016 - The University of Auckland - Awarded High Achieving Mori student for third year Bachelor of Physical Education
2016 - First in course award - EDCURRIC 232 - Physical Education Practice 4
2016 - First in course award - EDCURRIC 235 - Senior school Health & Physical Education
2016 - First in course award - EDCURRIC 236 - Teaching Outdoor Education
2016 - First in course award - EDCURRIC 333 - Advanced Youth Health Education
2016 - First in course award - EDCURRIC 334 - Exercise and Physical Education
2015 - The University of Auckland - Awarded Top of Programme for the second year Bachelor of Physical Education
2015 - The University of Auckland - Awarded High Achieving Mori student for third year Bachelor of Physical Education
2015 - First in course award - EDCURRIC 200 - Biophysical concepts in Physical Education
2012 - Northcote College - Excellence in Physical Education

Volunteer Work

First Year Experience (FYE)

FYE is a Faculty of Education initiative for the primary reason of making the transition to University studies a positive and successful
experience for new students. A core aspect of FYE is the peer mentoring of first year students. Each mentor is responsible for up to 15
first year students. Key selection criterion of mentors include high academic achievements, ability to forge positive and productive
relationships with peers and faculty staff. I have been involved in the First Year Experience programme since 2015.

Class Representative

As a class representative I have taken on a leadership responsibility within my cohort. Class representative roles include liaising with
the head of programme, and other faculty staff and students in my year group in order to facilitate student feedback, question
processes, and develop joint (staff/student) initiatives to further support student success in the BPE programme. I have also taken a
vested interest in the success of Mori and Pasifika learners in classroom environments. I have been the class representative for 2016
and 2017.

Referees

Fleur McGhee - Northcote College Dean (2008-2012). Associate Teacher (2017).

Email - mg@northcote.school.nz Phone - 021 109 7004
Katie O'Brien - Teacher in Charge - Intermediate Netball. Associate Teacher (2016) - Kristin School.
Email - kobrien@kristin.school.nz Phone - 021 458 774
Rachel Russell - Former Head of Programme BPE. Current Dean of Students. University of Auckland.
Email - rachel.russell@auckland.ac.nz Phone - 021 028 41398

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