1. Ali Roberts
Primary School Teacher
3 Banbury Terrace
Shotover Country
Queenstown
0211225983
alir@queenstown.school.nz
Website : https://sites.google.com/site/aliroberts2003/
Curriculum Vitae

2. My Teaching Philosophy
Positive Learning Environment
Underpinning my philosophy is a personal belief that that all children are unique and diverse; that they each bring strengths and potential to
the learning context. As a teacher I am passionate about being part of their learning journey, so they are more likely to leave school feeling
motivated and empowered.
Culturally Responsive Practices
He oranga ngākau, he pikinga waiora. (Positive feelings in your heart will enhance your sense of self-worth)
The above whakataukī encapsulates how I want to influence those with whom I interact. I believe it is important to engender positive
feelings in peoples’ hearts, and enrich their self-worth; whether it be children, whānau, colleagues, or members of the community.
Effective Pedagogy
I endeavour to promote and engender skills of self-management and self-direction in my children, as well as a willingness to work
collaboratively with others and encourage the taking of risks. It is therefore important to identify particular learning needs so that the
curriculum is accessible to all learners; they all need opportunities to taste success.
Professional Relationships / Whanaungatanga
I strive to achieve positive interactions with my students to enhance their learning progression as well as engaging in collegial relationships
for professional support and mentoring. Communication with parents / whānau to further support students' learning outcomes is paramount
to my teaching philosophy. Being active and visible in one’s community is important to me, through attending and contributing to
community activities and events.
Effective Classroom Management
Being fair and consistent is vital to ensure effective management of behaviours in my classroom at all times. I also set high expectations
teemed with positive feedback to reinforce good behaviours among my students.
Digital Technologies
Students will learn in, through and about digital technologies as I strive to invoke Innovation, Inquiry and Curiosity in my students.

3. As a member of your staff...
Culturally competent
Being multi-lingual, I am attuned to cultural diversity. I have a good understanding and first hand experience of different cultures, languages and
values. I am confident in teaching te reo and other languages and the cultures to my students.
Excellent communication skills
I am able to relate well with children of all ages, culture and background. I create positive rapport with all my children. I also ensure I
demonstrate professional relationships with Principal, staff, parents and whānau at all times.
Professional manner and presentation
I am extremely professional and conduct myself appropriately, yet I have a great sense of humour and enjoy the fun side of life.
Active and contributing team member
I am a team player and work collaboratively with all the teachers. When the opportunity arises I can lead and work
independently. I am highly committed to being involved in all aspects of school life.
High organisational skills
I am very professional, dedicated and enthusiastic towards teaching and learning. I take pride in my organisation and is always
prepared to teach.
Pleasant and approachable personality
I am calm with my students and enjoy listening to them as I know the significance of creating a safe space for the children to express themselves.
I also enjoy the humour and fun that children bring into the learning environment.
Highly reflective practitioner
I am self-reflective and believe in engaging the support of other colleagues to further improve the quality of my teaching. Being a creative
thinker, I enjoy thinking outside the box to achieve the best learning outcomes among my children.
A passion for technology being integrated into the classroom learning
I am confident incorporating digital technologies efficiently in my daily programmes. I have used various web-based media to teach and get the
children to publish their work. I have used Google Doc and Google Sites as part of my planning successfully and realise the importance of
transparency that it offers.

4. Literacy
An area of strength I possess is in the Literacy curriculum – carrying through from my Bachelor’s Degree in English combined with my experience
as English teacher in Malaysia and QPS Librarian have shaped my strength in teaching Writing and Reading in the English Language.
Numeracy
I believe that sound numeracy base skills are the foundation for all other learning in mathematics. I am enthusiastic about teaching children
numeracy strategies that will enable children to transfer their learning to a variety of everyday situations. I also believe that it is imperative to
provide authentic contexts for numeracy learning. I have had direct teaching experience of numeracy whilst on placement, during school visits
and my volunteering and relief work in local schools.
Science
I am very keen about incorporating Science in my daily programme as a platform to stimulate children to pursue inquiry, and to develop a sense
of curiosity, wonder, interest and a love of science. Children need access to authentic and meaningful contexts, in order to become the
empowered and motivated scientists of the future.
Digital Technologies
I believe in the purposeful integration of Information and Communication Technology into the daily programme. I am interested in growing the
skills and confidence of children to enable them to use a range of ICT independently as a learning tool.
Teaching As Inquiry
I believe in taking active ownership of improving my teaching pedagogy by constantly refining my teaching practice to cause leaning among my
children. Reflective practice will enhance my teaching practice, learners’ outcomes, and whānau engagement.
Te Reo Māori and Learning Languages
I have basic written and oral proficiency in te reo Māori and am continuously striving to improve myself. I am confident in weaving te reo Māori
as part of my classroom programme. Being multi-lingual, I am able to incorporate second language learning (Malay and French) as part of my
classroom programmes.
My Curriculum Strengths

5. A little bit about me....
Darren and I have been married for 11 years. We do not have any children but we
have Leo, our Lab.
I love running with Leo and going to the gym.
Some of my running achievements include completing the Motatapu Marathon,
Christchurch and Dunedin Half Marathons and Jacks Point to Queenstown race.
Some of my other interests include cooking, travelling (especially to Malaysia to visit
my family and the amazing Penang Food Markets). I love reading and I am part of a
local book club that meets once a month to review the latest books and have a good
gossip.
I am also a long-standing member (7 years) of the Arrowtown Buckingham Belles and
I am actively involved in the community. I love helping out at school fairs, church
fairs and Arrowtown Autumn festivals.

6. Professional Qualifications
Certificate in Te Ara Reo Māori
I am currently studying Te Reo Māori, Level 2 through SIT. I will be graduating at the end of 2015.
Graduate Diploma In Teaching (Primary)
I completed Graduate Diploma in Primary Teaching and Learning, College of Education, University of Canterbury in November 2014.
Bachelor of Art with Honours First Class
This qualification has been assessed and verified by NZQA at Level 7 (360 Credits).
Special Teaching Certificate in English Language for Secondary School
This Qualification has been assessed and verified by NZQA at Level 5 (120 Credits).
Basic Teaching Certificate in English Language for Secondary School
This Qualification has been assessed and verified by NZQA at Level 4.
Note: Certified copies of these Qualifications are attached with this application pack.

7. Work Experience
2015 Relief Teaching - Relief teaching at local schools at various levels.
Part Time QPS Librarian - These sessions are considered as part of the class teachers’ CRT and I have full management of the children. I am also in
charge of the budgets, purchasing books and liaising between the staff and National Library.
Volunteering Work
Year 2 Team, Remarkables Primary School - I work with Hannah Gardiner and her Year 2 team every Wednesday running reading and writing
groups. Please find attached a letter from Hannah outlining my work with her team.
Room 1, Queenstown Primary School - I work with Myschel Albrecht in her New Entrant class every Thursday. This involves a MLE where I have the
opportunities to work collaboratively with all the New Entrant classes. Please find attached a letter from Myschel explaining my work in her class.
Year 3/4 , Queenstown Primary School - I work with Mary Orlowski every Friday, helping the children in their daily programme. Mary is available to
discuss my work in her class.
2014 Queenstown Primary School Library - I worked part-time as QPS librarian while I pursued Graduate Diploma in Teaching Learning Primary. I was
still in charge of purchasing books, budgets, liaising between the staff and National Library and day-to-day running of the library. I was also in
charge of the children when they attend their weekly library sessions.
2007 – 2013 Queenstown Primary School Library - As a sole-charge Librarian, I was in charge of purchasing books, budgets, liaising between the staff and
National Library and day-to-day running of the library. I was also in charge of the children when they attend their weekly library sessions.
2004 – 2006 Pumpkin Patch Assistant Manager - I was in charge of the merchandise in the store, training the staff, daily collection and the running of the store.
2003 Sri Garden Primary School, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - I taught English language to Standard 5 and 6 children and a class teacher, I am in charge of
the classroom programmes.
May 1998 – 2002 SMK (P) Bandaraya (Secondary School in Malaysia) - I taught English language to Form 4 and 5 children and also a class teacher.
1995 – April 1998 Bachelor of Arts (English) with Honours First Class
1994 Special Teaching Certificate in English Language for Secondary School
1990 – 1993 Secondary School in Malaysia - I taught English language to Form 3 children and also a class teacher.
1987 – 1989 Basic Teaching Certificate in English Language for Secondary School

8. Teaching Practice 1
St. Joseph's Primary School
Queenstown
5th May – 20th June 2014
Year 5/6
Associate Teacher: Mrs Janne Anderson
Janne Anderson
Associate Teacher
St. Joseph's Primary School
Ali has demonstrated professional relationships
with Principal, staff, children and
parents/caregivers she has met.
Ali is always extremely well prepared to teach. I
like the way she thinks outside the square and
initiates different activity to engage the children.
She reflects on her practice in order to modify any
learning experiences that may need this.
Ali has been keen to take advantage of every
opportunity. Never shunning away from an
experience that may offer challenge-particularly
our Religious Education programme.
Ali is flexible in her thinking and planning.
Her knowledge and proficiency in numeracy and
literacy have grown extensively to be able to
design effective learning programmes.
Trish Inder
Principal
St. Joseph's Primary School
Ali constantly reflects on her practice, seeking
ways to improve the impact she has on students'
learning.
Ali conducts herself professionally at all times.
She has fully engaged in our staff meetings,
professional learning sessions and prayers.
She has shown respect towards our special
Catholic character and did a great job preparing
the students for sharing their learning in Religious
Education.
Nicki Dabner
Visiting Lecturer
College Of Education, University of Canterbury
High quality learning design-planning,
assessment and evaluation.
She sets high standards for herself and her
students in all areas.
High quality reflective practice-continual review
and reflection to improve outcomes and inform
future learning.
Ability to identify 'next learning steps'.
Excellent organisation in all areas across the
whole placement.
Her professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm,
combined with her high degree of organisation
and preparation are to be commended.

9. Teaching Practice 2
Remarkables Primary School
Queenstown
22nd September – 21st November 2014
Year 1
Associate Teacher: Mrs Lara Moss
Lara Moss
Associate Teacher
Remarkables Primary School
Very enthusiastic for teaching opportunities
and experiences.
Students work well with Ali and respect her in
the teacher role.
Ali seeks feedback on her practice and makes
changes accordingly.
Planned effectively to meet the learning needs
of Pasifika students and students who are
tracking below National Standards.
Uses digital planning and modelling books
efficiently.
Uses Teaching as Inquiry to monitor and
evaluate the effectiveness of her teaching.
Flexible and contributes to team discussions.
Introduced behaviour expectations and refers
to them throughout the day.
Incorporates te reo Māori in her teaching
practice.
Debbie Dickson
Principal
Remarkables Primary School
Ali is a reflective learner, taking on feedback
and tweaking and modifying her programmes to
meet the needs of her learners.
She has a lovely calm manner with her students.
She provides learning that stretches the
students’ skills and thinking.
Ken Donaldson
Visiting Lecturer
College Of Education, University of
Canterbury
Engaged children in movement based activity
prior to starting the lessons.
Incorporated ICT in her teaching.
Good questioning techniques to engage the
children.
Postive rapport with the children.
High level of collaboration with teaching team.

10. Referees
Nicki Dabner
Visiting Lecturer and Course Coordinator,
College Of Education, University of Canterbury
nicki.dabner@canterbury.ac.nz
Mobile: 0278783635
Janne Anderson
Associate Teacher at St. Josephs' Primary School
jannea@stjosephsqt.school.nz
Mobile: 0211488825
Lara Moss
Associate Teacher at Remarkables Primary School
laram@remarkables.school.nz
Mobile: 0275896171
Elizabeth Green-Suzin
Parent
Lizgreen26@gmail.com
Mobile: 0212105001