Andria Studman

Background

About Andria Studman

I accelerate engagement and learning for neurodiverse (Brain Coach) e.g. Numeracy Corequisite (NCEA Level 1) 4x4) I took 4, year 9/10 neurodiverse students (ASD, ODD) for 4 weeks: Mock exam results:* Week 0) 15%- 45% correct * Week 4) 70%- 95% correct After sitting their Corequisite Numeracy exam on Wednesday (1.11.23), they all confidently said “I smashed it”. One said “it was easy!” So proud of them Primary school trained, currently working 4 days a week at a High School in Hamilton. Happy Talk Trust & DYSCO.NZ completes my working skillset. I BACK THE TEACHERS AND I BELIEVE THE PARENTS. TEACHERS: As an MoE Accredited PLD Facilitator, I train teachers and TAs (fellow neurodiverse are the best and easiest to empower). Currently working on a positive approach to neurodiversity e.g. Ability, not disability. Whãnau and kura are loving it. Our training has achieved a Net Promoter Score of 68 (a score of 67 is recognised as world class standard) PARENTS: Meeting and working collaboratively with parents, whãnau and ākonga is one of my highlights. The lightbulb moments are phenomenal as I see them validate their own life and superpowers. CAREER PATHWAYS) is my passion. In addition to being a registered teacher and because of my own neurodiverse superpowers, I am a highly qualified electro-mechanical engineer (Specialist subject mathematics). Therefore, I am quite skilled at matching neurodiverse superpowers to magnificent jobs. E.g. Currently working on one whose skillset suits being a Nuclear physicist, another a high rise crane operator and a variety of Trades, engineering, computers and teaching vocations i.e. blue, grey and white collar workers. My dreams are my reality - Dream Job, Live with the man-of-my-dreams, looking for my dream home. 2 out 3 is pretty good though :)