Ella is a qualified and experienced teacher with a background in primary education, tutoring, and student support. Most recently having taught at Waiheke Primary, she has developed working relationships with other kaiako across the schools on the motu ensuring her programme is aligned with the schools curriculum. Ella has been within education for 9 years and graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary).
Ella is currently studying SPELD NZ Teaching Certificate in Specific Learning Disabilities. She has also completed Te Ara Reo Māori (Level 2) and is in the process of completing Tīkanga Māori (Level 3). Ella has experience working with the BSLA reading programme and Yolanda Soryl Phonics, which are often used in junior literacy. Over the years, she has worked with children across a wide range of abilities, learning styles, and needs — and she brings a calm, thoughtful, and deeply supportive approach to every session.
 

Her strength lies in building strong, trusting relationships with students. She takes the time to understand how each child learns best, what motivates them, and where they may be feeling unsure or stuck. From there, Ella tailors learning in a way that feels achievable, encouraging, and confidence-building.
 

As both an educator and a lifelong learner, she values curiosity, reflection, and growth — and believes that when tamariki feel supported, they are capable of far more than they often realise.