1. Curriculum Vitae
Karen McCall
Bachelor of Education Secondary with Distinction
Waitarere Beach
Email address: karenmccall99@gmail.com
Skills Attributes Evidence
 Collaborative
 Respectful
 active listener
 positive attitude
 shows good
manners
 socially aware
 friendly
 conscientious
Valued as a team member
who builds cohesiveness
with colleagues and
students as well as the
wider community to
support growth and meet
shared achievement
challenges.
Excellent student results
through collaborating with
students, whänau and the
associated education
community using a range
of evidence based inquiry.
 In-depth knowledge
of NZ Education
System dedicated
 culturally sensitive
 strong work ethic.
Dedicated to meeting
expectations for all
stakeholders by always
doing my best.
Inspire students to meet
their future goals
considering their culture
and values by serving and
maintaining professional,
trusting, respectful
relationships at all levels.
Experienced in leadership
positions that lift people’s
aspirations.
 Articulate
 analytical
 focused
 proactive problem
solver positive
nature.
Build strong, positive
relationships with students
and whänau to assist them
to make sound decisions
associated with change
using facts and knowledge
of the NZ Education
system.
Plan, implement and
deliver current NZ
curriculum. Examine and
analyse records of data in
order to make sound
decisions focusing on
positive outcomes for all
stakeholders.
 Composed
 Patient
 Mature
 positive behaviour.
Dedicated to dignity where
others are valued as an
individual and are treated
with respect.
Maintain professional,
trusting, respectful
relationships at all levels.

2.  Diplomatic
 clear
 effective
 concise
 friendly
 confident
communicator.
Effective communicator
who can talk the talk and
walk the walk.
Able to build a good
rapport with a variety of
people in formal and
informal settings; students,
whänau, peers,
management and the
community.
 Inquisitive
 adaptable
 innovative
 passionate.
Open minded to
professional development
to improve learning for all.
Embrace opportunities to
expand knowledge and
skills in this new era of
digital education. Actively
participated and enjoyed
the introduction of BYOD
and self directed learning
to raise education
achievement.
 Support, follow and
practice rules and
guidelines.
Display a sincere
professional approach
through a caring nature.
Inspire students to learn
by planning and
implementing innovative
lessons in a safe, orderly
yet stimulating
environment.
Work History
Position Held Responsibilities
New Zealand Secondary Teacher
2012- ongoing
Secondary teacher
 Commerce; Financial Literacy years 9 &
10, Accounting & Business Studies NCEA
Levels 1 - 3
 English; years 9, 10, NCEA Level 1 and
Unit Standards
 Digital Technology; years 9 & 10
 Social Studies years 9 & 10
 Religious Education years 9 & 10, NCEA
Level 1
 Life Skills all year levels
 Literacy and Numeracy programs all year
levels.
Whänau/ Pastoral Care Teacher
 Remain with a group of students from year
9 through to year 13, creating consistency
and continuation of care
 Communicate with parents and whänau
regarding students pastoral and academic
needs and achievements
 Provide an environment where students
are encouraged to develop as a person, as
a community member, as a lifelong learner
and as a contributor to society.
Catholic Secondary Teacher
The Cathedral College
Rockhampton
Queensland
Australia
2003 - 2011

3. Leadership Roles
Student Formation Officer
 Develop and co-ordinate life skills
programs
 Foster students personal growth through
independence by developing leadership
opportunities and retreats
 Encourage students to be aware of the
needs of others in the community
 Established, facilitated and co-ordinated a
children’s holiday respite camp for children
with a disability sponsored by Sony Music.
Assistant House Dean
 Encourage students to take ownership and
participate in various sporting and cultural
activities throughout the year including,
choir and debating competitions, sporting
events including swimming, athletics and
cross country days and raise awareness of
the needs of others by funding raising for
charities.
Extra-Curricular Activities
 Junior netball coach
 Manager Cheer Leading squad
 Assistant Rowing Coach.