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Yemisy Durán

Compassionate and driven Spanish teacher with one year of student teaching experience and a strong commitment to student growth, equity, and academic excellence. Motivated and ready to foster positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Dedicated to creating inclusive, high-expectation learning environments where students feel empowered to find their voice and become the leaders of tomorrow.

Karina Chavez

As a compassionate and new educator , I strive to create an engaging and structured classroom environment. I focus on building strong relationships with my students to better understand their needs and interests. I remain flexible, organized, and adept at multitasking. I employ cooperative learning and multidisciplinary approaches while setting clear expectations for behavior. My passion for technology in the classroom drives me to use scaffolding during lessons and to emphasize the importance of a globally minded community. I prioritize personalized learning and implement modifications and accommodations to meet diverse learning needs, all while fostering a positive and collaborative classroom climate. Committed to creating a supportive and stimulating classroom where all students can thrive.

Courtney Butcher-Penrose

Ko Ben Nevis te Maunga Ko Loch Lomond te Awa Ko Taupō ahau Ko Alistair tōku Pāpā Ko Leonie tōku Māmā I whānau mai ahau ki Tāmaki Makaurau Ko Stewart tōku Tungāne Ko Glencoe tōku Tungāne Ko Jessie tōku Tuakana Ko Samantha tōku Tuakana Ko Kieren tōku Tungāne Ko Courtney ahau Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa I am a passionate and dedicated Kaiako, having recently completed my studies, I am eager to expand my horizons and gain meaningful relationships while acquiring new skills within Early Childhood. I am enthusiastic about joining a new awesome teaching team where I can contribute to and further develop my evolving teaching philosophy. I am eager to engage in collaborative learning, exchange ideas, and build connections with both fellow Kaiako, tamariki and whānau. My goal is to make a significant impact and explore new elements in Early Childhood education. With a love for teaching tamariki, I am wholeheartedly committed to tailoring my approach to meet their unique learning and developmental needs. Investing time to understand each tamariki and build meaningful connections with their whānau.

Shelby Bryson

I am knowledgeable with hands-on experience in classroom instruction and student engagement. Successfully implemented lesson plans and facilitated interactive learning sessions. Demonstrated effective classroom management and communication skills.

Irisa Chen

Certified Early Childhood Educator and enthusiastic Teacher Candidate with deep commitment and experience working with children to support their learning and education. Passionate for nurturing children’s physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and creative development and committed to providing diverse experiences to enhance the meaningfulness of children's learning. Effectively facilitated activities informed by the curriculum and student inquiries. Successful in building responsive relationships with children using patience, empathy, interpersonal communication, and dependability.

Karen walker

Devoted and tenacious educator committed to the academic and developmental needs of all learners.

Sam Ermerins

Dynamic educator with recent experience as a student teacher with Hae Ran Eum and Olivia Gill. Excelled in fostering student relationships, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and emotional intelligence. Depth of previous experience in coaching and volunteering. Prior to this, I was owner/operator of business called Juice Express, which built strong work ethic and skills in enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction.

Manuel (Manny) Zarzuela

My goal is to prepare all students and give them a chance to be responsible to themselves and also contributing members of society. Through learning and engagement I will create an environment in which students are learning from me as their teacher, but also learning from one another. Success comes from failure and that is my philosophy inside and outside of the classroom.