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Byron Sanders

Byron Sanders

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager at the Ministry of Education

  • Education

    • Massey University

      2018 - 2018
      Postgraduate Diploma of Educational and Developmental Psychology (Internship) Educational Psychology

      Postmasterate internship qualification in educational and developmental psychology to register with the New Zealand Psychologist Board.

    • Massey University

      2017 - 2017
      Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Psychology (PGCertEdPsych) Educational Psychology

      Pre-internship qualification, working towards registration as an educational psychologist. Papers cover assessment and professional practice in educational psychology.

    • James Hargest College

      2003 - 2007
      High School NCEA Levels 1, 2, 3 and University Entrance

    • University of Otago

      2011 - 2012
      Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Education)

      Pre-masterate course work based on education research and associated theories of educational practice.

    • University of Otago

      2009 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Education and Psychology)

      Undergraduate bachelor's degree in educational theory and psychology. Completed part time while I worked.

    • University of Otago

      2008 - 2010
      Bachelor of Teaching (Primary Education) Elementary Education and Teaching

      Three year bachelor's degree specialising in curriculum, pedagogy and delivery of primary education within the New Zealand context.

    • University of Otago

      2013 - 2016
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Education

      This research degree investigating the development of resilience in children and youth. The objective of the research is to investigate how resilience can be fostered in children to ensure they are capable to cope with life's adversities.

  • Experience

    • University of Otago

      Nov 2009 - Apr 2014
      Research Assistant

      I have worked as a research assistant for the University of Otago College of Education Educational Assessment Research Unit for over 4 years. In this time I have worked of the National Education Monitoring Project (NEMP) and the National Monitoring Study of Student Achievement (NMSSA). These projects look in to the progress and achievement of New Zealand children in year 4 and 8 across all curriculum areas.

    • Calton Hill Primary School

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Teacher

      Scale A Permanent Year 2/3/4 Teacher

    • Carisbrook School

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2016
      Teacher

      Scale A permanent teacher across the junior and middle teams. Union representative for NZEI Te Riu Roa members and staff trustee for the Board of Trustees.

    • Ministry of Education of New Zealand

      Feb 2016 - now

      Shaping an education system for equitable and excellent outcomes. Supporting children and young people with additional needs, along side their families, to engage successfully in education across a range of settings. Lifting aspiration and raising educational achievement for every New Zealander. Supporting students with special education and/or severe behaviour needs, with their families/whanau and teachers/schools, to achieve educational success.

      • Manager, Integrated Operations and Insights

        Apr 2023 - now

      • Psychologist

        Jan 2019 - Jul 2023

      • Special Education Advisor

        Feb 2016 - Jul 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Full Teacher Certification

      Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member - Leadership Network; Leadership Network Advisory Group Member

      Issued by Asia New Zealand Foundation on Feb 2013
      Asia New Zealand FoundationAssociated with Byron Sanders

    • National Executive Member

      Issued by NZEI Te Riu Roa on Jan 2017
      NZEI Te Riu RoaAssociated with Byron Sanders

    • Volunteer Support Worker

      Issued by Victim Support on Mar 2009
      Victim SupportAssociated with Byron Sanders

    • Operation New Direction: Buddy

      Issued by New Zealand Police on Jan 2009
      New Zealand PoliceAssociated with Byron Sanders