Curriculum Vitae

Paul Stevens
021 111 4867
pgstevens@gmail.com
19B Himikera Ave, Avondale, Auckland 1026
With 300+ hours experience in the classroom in a variety of subjects from Years 8 to 13 I ama confident and passionate
Art and Art History teacher specialising in Photography.
Teaching Subjects
Junior Art Photography Design
Art History Social Studies Travel & Tourism
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy is one of always setting high expectations for students and maintaining clear boundaries to ensure
a safe and productive environment. Paramount is the effective communication of passion for my subject (interest comes
before knowledge), the use of technology to aid learning, and the compassion to meet each student where they are,
developing positive relationships with both students, parents and colleagues to achieve positive outcomes. As a teacher I
aim for my communications to always be reasoned, accurate, clear and beneficial. Every element and action within the
classroom should be geared towards effective teaching and learning practices. Achievement with Excellence is always a
goal, and promoting lifelong creativity and learning is the goal.
Associate Teacher Commendation
Paul is an extremely confident, highly organised, and knowledgeable teacher. He initiated and was comfortable managing
sole charge of all of the senior classes, which included lesson planning, demonstrating darkroom processes, formatting
research resources, previewing and leading EOTC and setting the Yr 13 Art History examination. His professional presence
within the department was collegial and considerate without being overbearing and he was able to adjust and revise his
plans and ideas in response to logistical and technical critique. As an expert communicator, Paul was able to converse and
work alongside a range of abilities and age groups. He was consistent, fair and respectful of the students strengths and
always gave positive and insightful feedback to student work. Paul has the specialised skills, commitment and suitability to
excel in this profession and I wish him every success in his teaching career. - Lily Laita (HOD Art, Western Springs College)
Education
2013 14 AUT Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary Teaching)
Papers: Grade (out of Pass or Merit):
Teaching for Learning Merit
Developing the Curriculum in Society Merit
Assessing Student Learning Merit
Professional Practice Merit

Placements: Subjects:
Western Springs College (4 weeks, May 14) Junior Art, Senior Painting, Art History
Avondale College (4 weeks, Apr 14) Junior Art, Photography, Social Science
Mt Albert Grammar School (4 weeks, Oct 13) Junior Art, Photography, Design, Level 1 Art
Baradene College (3 weeks, Aug 13) Junior Art, Level 1 Painting, Design, Art History

The course was completed in June 2014 and I am currently seeking provisional registration.


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2010 University of Auckland Graduate Diploma in Arts (Art History)
Papers: Grade:
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Century Art A-
Neoclassicism & Romanticism A-
Contemporary Pacific Art A+
19
th
Century Art in England & France A
Contemporary Art & Theory A
The Baroque A+
Visual Theory (Full Year Paper) A-

Award: 2010 Senior Prize in Art History

I was the only student at an undergraduate level to present a paper at the inaugural University of Auckland Art
History Conference.

2009 Unitec, Auckland Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts
A fine-arts focused programme, majoring in Photography. I graduated with an A average.

2007 08 Unitec, Auckland Diploma in Contemporary Photography
A comprehensive art and commercial photography programme with a heavy workload of personal projects.
Completed with an A- average.
Employment Highlights
Rainbow Youth Inc. Jul 13 Present
Educator & Fundraising Coordinator

Rainbow Youth is a national education and youth support charity founded in 1989 which operates a drop in centre, peer
support groups throughout Auckland, and an education programme. Charged with delivering NZQA endorsed sexuality and
gender diversity workshops in Auckland secondary schools as part of the Health curriculumI have significant experience in
teaching challenging material in a range of schools. I am also solely responsible for managing relationships with key
funding bodies both private and governmental and I have been successful at increasing funding by over 50%.

Flight Centre Ltd. Jun 11 Jul 13
International Travel Consultant

Working as a Travel Agent in both London for 18 months and Auckland for 6 months, in both cities I maintained a sales
record in the top 10 consultants in my region at Flight Centre. With significant experience in the systems of travel and
tourism and the wide range of global destinations, I was always seen as a hardworking, friendly and efficient agent with a
large and loyal client base.

Skycity Ltd./QuikPix Ltd. Nov 08 Mar 11
Photographer

A portrait photographer working at the Sky Tower at Skycity and Motat, Auckland, the role required excellent sales skills as
well as image capture and editing in a fast paced environment.

Self Employed Jun 07 Mar 11
Photographer

With a website portfolio and through word of mouth I have been commissioned to photograph numerous weddings and
portrait sessions. This has proved a success and I have begun turning down offers of work to focus on my teaching studies.
Other Employment
Westpac Feb 10 Mar 11
Marketing and Promotions Assistant
Unitec Feb 09 Nov 09
Student Ambassador
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Gus Fisher Art Gallery Mar 08 Nov 08
Curatorial Intern
Black Magic Tackle Oct 07 Jan 0
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Office Administrator
Manon/Liberty Caf Jun 03 Oct 07
Waiter/Caf assistant
Manukau City Council Dec 03 Jan 05
Clerk, Consents Department

Other Relevant Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Photoshop suite, Xero among others.
Other Experience, Achievements, Attendance & Memberships
2014 Semi-Permanent
2013 New Zealand Art History Teachers Association Conference
2013 Paper Presented, Postgraduate Art History Workshop, Shigeyuki Kihara Symposium, Otago University
2010-2012 Blogger, www.realitybites.co.nz
2010 Paper Presented, Annual Art History Conference, University of Auckland
2010 Senior Art History Prize, University of Auckland
2009 Facilitator, NZQA Top Art Exhibition, Unitec
Personal Interests
Books, literature, theology, film, theatre, travel, fitness.
References
Megan Lourie
Lecturer, Programme Leader, School of Education, AUT

(09) 921 9999 ext 851
021 254 0800
megan.lourie@aut.ac.nz
Lily Laita
HOD Art, Western Springs College

(09) 815 6730 ext 734
021 897 808
laital@wsc.school.nz
Duncan Matthews
General Manager, Rainbow Youth

(09) 376 4155
021 962 330
duncan.matthews@rainbowyouth.org.nz
Ayisha Mulgrew
Associate Teacher (Art), Mt Albert Grammar School

(09) 846 2044 ext 8194
021 189 1136
amulgrew@mags.school.nz

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