On-the-ground capability building, not another initiative
Quality Teaching Practice
Individual teacher support, tailored to need
Targeted, in-class support for individual teachers, with increasing depth and input depending on need, complexity, and impact.
Services
For my clients who are wanting to book a coaching session with me to support embedding practice.
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Who this is for
Teachers who are experiencing ongoing behaviour challenges and need practical, immediate support to stabilise their classroom.What this involves
In-class observation and coaching
Practical behaviour management strategies that work with real students
Establishing calm routines, clear expectations, and consistent responses
Strengthening teacher confidence and classroom presence
Level of coaching
Targeted, short-term support focused on stabilising behaviour and reducing stress.Outcome
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Who this is for
Teachers who need support with behaviour management, aligning planning, assessment, learning behaviours, and values to improve engagement and consistency.What this involves
Everything in Foundations, plus:
Support with planning and assessment that strengthens behaviour and learning and is aligned with the NZC
Clarifying learning behaviours and values in everyday classroom practice
Coaching conversations to build confidence and consistency
Level of coaching
Sustained support over time, with increased in-class coaching and professional dialogue.Outcome
Consistent classroom practice, aligned with the NZC, where behaviour, learning, and expectations reinforce each other. -
Who this is for
Teachers ready to refine and embed high-quality practice, or those working with complex classes where behaviour and learning challenges are deeply intertwined.What this involves
Everything in Foundations Plus, integrated into a coherent approach
Deep in-class coaching and feedback
Refining pedagogy to support engagement, regulation, and learning
Sustained mentoring to embed practice over time
Level of coaching
High-trust, high-input support with regular in-class presence and ongoing mentoring.Outcome
Confident teachers using coherent, effective practice that holds under pressure and over time.Extra: Have a staff member walk alongside me to learn how I coach.
Teams that Thrive
Individual team support, tailored to need
Targeted coaching for teams under performing
This can be online coaching or in the school if another service is required
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Leadership teams, syndicates, or working groups that have been formed but are struggling to translate into sustained, measurable progress.
This service is particularly effective when:
A working process is not in place
Issues keep resurfacing without resolution
Decisions are made but not consistently implemented
Responsibility feels unclear or uneven
Progress is difficult to track or evidence avoidance occurs
Outcome
A team that meets with purpose, confidence, and momentum. Collective effort becomes sustained, measurable improvement.
Principal Support for Change
Individual support, tailored to need
This service supports principals who are leading meaningful change and want a trusted, experienced colleague alongside them.
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Leading significant change in a school takes courage.
Meaningful change requires multiple shifts happening at the same time, including:
Strategic planning and clear communication
Relational trust and collective accountability
Robust systems and workable processes
Consistent quality teaching and learning
Curriculum coherence and alignment
Values embedded into everyday practice
Pastoral care and wellbeing development
Mindset shifts and skillset building
In underperforming and small schools, these challenges are often compounded by limited staff capability and capacity. When the people expected to deliver the change are still developing the skills to do so, progress can stall, not because the vision is unclear, but because the conditions to get on with it are not yet in place.
What to do next
We need to talk confidentially about what is happening in your school, what is happening for you and how I can help.
Together we scope up a project of support.
How can I walk alongside you so that you can get traction with your change while running a school.
Let’s talk - email me or call!
Cell: 0273571178
Important to know
Teachers are supported confidentially and without judgement
Services can step up or down as needs change
Support is practical, strengths-based, and focused on capability — not evaluation
All services include culturally responsive practice
The Process - how I work
We’ll arrange a 30 minute call
Select a service/s
Delivery begins
Delivery of the programme may contain components of:
Observation with feedback
Facilitation/Training
Coaching/Mentoring
Scope Development
Summary Report Writing
I love to road trip, meet new people and have adventures
I have been known to stay a term or three in an area to support schools
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