Gideon Hewitt

About Gideon Hewitt

Professional Summary Kia ora! I'm Gideon, a hands-on primary teacher from Taumarunui (recently settled permanently in Feilding) with two years in the classroom at Ngākonui Valley Primary. I've worked with kids, whānau, and rural communities every day — helping with reading, writing, spelling, and practical skills under the NZ Curriculum. Recently finished a Digital Learning Diploma at Massey (2025) so I can make training clear and useful with simple digital tools. Also got a plumbing trade qual (City & Guilds Level 2) and TEFL cert for clear communication. Love rural life, happy to get my hands dirty, and keen to help on farms with staff training, literacy support, digital basics, or anything practical that makes the job easier. I'm reliable, adaptable, and ready to pitch in. Education Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Learning Massey University, Palmerston North (2025, full-time) Learned how to create straightforward digital training, use simple tools like Articulate Rise and H5P, and make content easy for busy people to follow — perfect for farm staff upskilling. Graduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching (Primary) Massey University, Palmerston North (2022, full-time) Hands-on teaching qualification with real classroom time — focused on helping kids (and adults) learn in practical ways. Bachelor of Arts (Education) Massey University, Palmerston North (part-time, 2015–2021) Studied how people learn, psychology, and cultural respect — especially tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti principles — to support diverse rural families. I-to-I TEFL Certification UK (2008) Practical skills for teaching English clearly to non-native speakers — useful for clear instructions on-farm. City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing Building Trade Skills Centre, London, UK (part-time, 2006–2008) Real-world trade training in water/sanitary systems, safety, and hands-on work — shows I understand practical farm jobs.