Traci works alongside leaders, teachers and organisations to support and shift current practices and pedagogies. She is able to co-design and support change leadership, strategic planning and future focused education while using theories and design approaches that align with their vision and direction.

Traci fosters community of practice through her experience and interest in developing collaborative teaching practices where educators develop cultural competencies with learner agency, innovative learning spaces and digital fluency.

Prior to consulting, Traci has a range of experiences in education across the sectors which has allowed her to explore, develop and deliver professional learning solutions. Her focus over her profession has been dedicated to improving the success of learners with an emphasis on inclusion, mentoring and leadership to support teachers to embed practices that are effective for learners.

This has evolved from her initial education experiences in early years, followed by teaching assistant positions within a range of contexts prior to undergraduate study. Community engagement, sports administration / management, alongside support for Pacific and Māori communities has formed a large part of her personal life with a variety of roles that actively engage learners and families with education. 

Traci has recent experience supporting Pacific Channel as an Operational and Human Resources Manager. This has allowed further professional growth as she continues to challenge herself with organisational culture, building trust relationships across external partners while extending her knowledge in the corporate sector.

As a Trustee of Talalelei Life Futures Fund she is humbled to be able to contribute to such a powerful cause. To be able to provide tertiary scholarships to students in Samoa who are leaders in their communities, although unable to meet financial obligations is an honour to be part of their dreams.

Qualifications

Alumni

  • Tai Huki Consult Ltd PLD Facilitator

    Mā te taihuki te tai aroha, i tipuria te aroha o te ako

    Through an abundance of Aroha, we're growing the Love of Learning.

    Nau mai, haere mai ki Tai Huki Consult Ltd, a whānau driven, Professional Learning and Development Education Provider, Māori Language & Education Service, designing for innovative & systematic change within the world of education.

  • Associate Consultant

    Our educational consultancy services empower & connect. We support educators & learners across the globe to become the best they can be.

  • Te Kete Hono | The Stonefields Collaborative Trust

    Professional Learning Facilitator -

    The Stonefields School Collaborative

    Te Kete Hono - SchoolTalk is a social impact enterprise set up by Stonefields Collaborative Trust and the Hugh Green Foundation. We remain committed to our shared vision of “powerful collaboration driving educational improvement and equity for all learners." Our mission is to be a catalyst for educational improvement and equity by turning innovative practice in teaching, learning and assessment into educational systems, products and services that can be impactful at scale.

  • Blend Learning NZ

    Professional Learning Facilitator

    Blend’s vision is for every teacher to feel confident in delivering quality, innovative learning and for every student to have engaging learning experiences with opportunities to think creatively and critically. It’s about squeezing the most out of every teachable moment. We blend digital technologies, histories, science or STEM into meaningful and authentic local curriculum contexts, where students think deeply.

  • The University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau

    Poipoia te kakano kia puawai

    Nurture the seed and it will blossom

    Mentor - Enhanced Induction and Mentoring programme for Provisionally Certified Teachers (PCT)

    Mentor -Primary and Intermediate Provisionally Certified Teachers (PCT) Programmes

    Tai Tonga Campus - Manukau

    Te Kura Akoranga me Te Tauwhiro Tangata | Faculty of Education and Social Work

  • Evaluative Lecturer AUT

    School of Education

    • Visiting / Evaluative Lecturer for student teachers undertaking teacher placements across sectors

    • Student teacher support for those studying towards gaining teaching qualifications through undergraduate, post graduate and Masters degree programmes

  • Consultant | Advisor | Content & Creator Writer

    ~ Support for PLD providers with online content writing

    ~ Online Content Writer | Creator | Contracts supporting the Te Mātaiaho NZC Refresh | Inclusive Education | Pacific Advisor | Pre Service Teacher programmes | Subject Matter Expert

  • Project Facilitator

    Our vision and mission

    Our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is woven through all of our work to build a better society.

    Our vision is of an Aotearoa New Zealand where everyone has a place to belong.

    Our mission is to build a social movement across the country of people, organisations and communities committed to working together to build a socially inclusive Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • Vice President | Secretary Branch

    P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A. Incorporated is a national non-government organisation (NGO) for Pacific women living in Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • Professional Learning Facilitator

    Kohia Centre - The University of Auckland

    Engaging in professional learning opportunities focussed on empowering teachers. Focus areas are growing knowledge of effective pedagogical practices to provide quality learning for Pacific learners, leaders, family through community engagement.

  • Previous Roles

    • National Cultural Capabilities Manager | PLD | Cultural Capabilities Facilitator - Sharp Kinane Limited

    • National accredited Facilitator in education from Early years to Secondary

    • MoE Centrally Funded PLD contract areas; leadership, teacher pedagogy, ILE spaces, curriculum / visioning projects, strategic / charter planning, digital fluency, local curriculum, Pacific and Māori education and community engagement, cultural responsiveness, mentoring PRT and teachers new to NZ

      • Whānau Lead - Tāmaki office

    • NZ project team - Tapasā framework for Pacific learners- solutions developer, presenter, cultural advisor

    • NZ project team - Kia Takatū ā - Matihiko - Digital Readiness Programme, Nga Kiriahi and facilitation

    • Pacific education, researcher, strategic development and Auckland adviser

    • Pasifika Grants Mentor - all regions

    • TER Appraiser for students (Open Polytechnic) - Auckland / Northland

    • New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL) Global - NZ project team

    • Leadership Strategy team

    • uLearn19 -Presenter, uLearn20, INVENTIONATOR - Programming team

  • Kāhui Ako Lead - North Shore Catholic Schools Community of Learning

  • Experience teaching across 10 schools in Tāmaki Makaurau  

  • Te Reo Māori, Kapa Haka Tutor and Pacific cultural advisor 

  • PTA Staff Representative 

  • PRT Mentor, professional learning advisor, digital curriculum implementation specialist

  • Leadership support - Inclusive education / Innovative Learning Environment  

  • Catechist for the Sacramental programme

  • Leadership Team - English, Te Reo Māori & Physical education 

  • Leadership Release 

  • PB4L - Restorative practices 

  • Inclusive education / ORRS / specialist with outside agencies

  • PRT Mentor and  Associate Teacher 

  • Innovative Learning Environment adviser

  • School sports co-ordinator / Cluster events lead 

  • Kapa Haka and Pasifika tutor / cultural advisor 

  • The Arts - school production, design, music producer and dance choregrapher

  • Coach / Manager - Netball, Rippa + Touch Rugby (42 teams)

Teaching Experience

Specialist Areas

Specialist Areas

  • Cultural Capability

    -Explore and extend understanding in which we can uphold the mana of Te Tiriti o Waitangi through developing cultural and bicultural competencies

    -Enhance our bicultural practices while protecting the language, culture and identity of Māori and Pacific learners in Aotearoa

    -Understand how to best meet the needs of Māori and Pacific learners, whānau and wider communities through consultation

  • Local Curriculum | Innovative Practices

    -Review and design of curriculum with a focus on creating authentic learning opportunities that reflect the local community consultation

    -Transform and unpack collaborative teaching practices through evaluating, refining and creating innovative learning environments

    -Develop a shared vision of teaching and learning through planning and implementing change alongside learners, whānau and community engagement

    -Evaluate change using evidence - based support to guide teacher practices and meet appraisal guidelines

  • Digital Fluency

    -Leverage digital through implementing teaching practices and pedagogies to support both learners and teachers to improve educational outcomes

    -Integrate digital technologies in meaningful and authentic contexts

    -Identify target areas for improvement through applying self -review practices and ongoing support and guidance

    -Increasing confidence for teachers and learners through mentoring, coaching and facilitating in online spaces