Ben Bonné

Aspiring Secondary School Teacher I Honours history student at the University of Auckland I Student Executive at AUSA

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Kia ora,

I'm Ben Bonné, an aspiring secondary school teacher with a passion for creating meaningful change in our local, national, and global communities. I believe that today's educators must embody authenticity, adaptability, inclusivity, knowledge, innovation and an unwavering passion to empower our next generation of tamariki for greatness.

📚 Currently, I'm completing my Honours Degree in History at the University of Auckland. Following completing my Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2023, majoring in History and Sociology, I received a scholarship to pursue my Honours. As a dedicated enthusiast of lifelong learning, I gratefully embraced this opportunity to deepen my knowledge in history, and conduct research at postgraduate level.

💼 Outside of my academic journey, I serve as the elected Postgraduate Student Officer for the Auckland University Student Association for 2024. This role involves being part of the AUSA Executive Student Leadership team, where we work together to enhance student experiences across the University of Auckland, whilst sitting on various university committees as student representatives.

🤝 I'm excited about the opportunity to combine my academic knowledge, advocacy experience, and passion for education to inspire and guide the future leaders of tomorrow. Let's work together to build a brighter and more inclusive future for all.

Feel free to connect with me—I'm always open to meaningful connections and collaborations.

Nga mihi nui,
Ben Bonné (He/Him)

Activity

Experience

  • Auckland University Students' Association

    Auckland University Students' Association

    1 year 6 months

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      Postgraduate Student Officer

      Auckland University Students' Association

      - Present 9 months

      Auckland, New Zealand

      This student-elected role involves advocating on behalf of postgraduate students at the university. As part of this role, I chair monthly postgraduate subcommittee meetings, where I gain insight into postgraduate issues and challenges, which I then take to university committees and advocate for.

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      Student Advocate

      Auckland University Students' Association

      - 9 months

      Auckland, New Zealand

      This role involved advocating for students on a broad range of issues, as well as advising students on various academic and non-academic matters. This role required a comprehensive understanding of the existing university structures and statutes, as well as the support services in and outside the university that students could utilise. This role was part of the broader Advocacy department at AUSA, and involved working with an amazing team.

  • Academic Tutor

    Self-employed

    - 2 years 1 month

    Auckland, New Zealand

    As an academic tutor, I am responsible for helping students learn and understand topics covered in their classes at school, as well as supporting them in completing assignments. I prepare individualised lesson plans for each student to meet their unique learning needs, as well as resources to enhance their understanding of certain topics. I also communicate with students' parents and, in some cases, teachers to ensure we are taking a consistent approach for each student in order to meet their…

    As an academic tutor, I am responsible for helping students learn and understand topics covered in their classes at school, as well as supporting them in completing assignments. I prepare individualised lesson plans for each student to meet their unique learning needs, as well as resources to enhance their understanding of certain topics. I also communicate with students' parents and, in some cases, teachers to ensure we are taking a consistent approach for each student in order to meet their academic goals, whatever that may look like for them.


    Key responsibilities:
    - Maintaining a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice
    - Facilitating problem-solving with a curious mind and critical thinking skills
    - Serving as a positive role model for students
    - Collaborating effectively with parents and teachers to increase student performance
    - Design and facilitate differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities that follow a coherent sequence, are aligned to instructional goals, and engage students with challenging yet achievable activities

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    Checkout Assistant - Christmas Casual

    Farro Fresh

    - 4 months

    Returning as a checkout operator during the busiest time of year was really beneficial as it enabled me to improve my concentration, time management, and multitasking skills, whilst still providing excellent in-store experiences to my customers.

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    Checkout Assistant

    Farro Fresh

    - 3 years

    This role involved working with a diverse range of customers, a strong knowledge of our stock, dealing with cash and EFTPOS transactions, and customer returns and queries.

    Being a checkout operator taught me how to deliver excellent customer service, and developed my skills in effective and efficient communication as well as collaboratively working within a team.

Education

  • The University of Auckland Graphic

    The University of Auckland

    Honours HISTORY

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  • The University of Auckland Graphic

    The University of Auckland

    Bachelor of Arts - BA History and Sociology GPA of 8.625

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    Activities and Societies: Class Rep (x2)

    Received Dean's Honour Award for 2021 for high academic achievement

  • Albany Senior High School

    NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3 Excellence Endorsed

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    Activities and Societies: Head Student (2020), Prefect (2019), Leader of Students Against Dangerous Driving Committee (2018-2020), Kapa Haka Group (2020)

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • SADD AOTEAROA Charitable Trust Graphic

    National Leader

    SADD AOTEAROA Charitable Trust

    - 2 years

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    The SADD National Leadership Programme (NLP) is an opportunity for students to build their leadership experience and networking skills, work with likeminded youth from around New Zealand, help develop SADD's vision, represent SADD at a national level, and advocate for young people committed to preventing loss on our roads.

    In June 2022 I spoke on MoreFM Orewa about road saftey from a youth perspective. Feel free to check out the recorded radio clip on Spotify:
    https://lnkd.in/gFKMhmdi

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    Class Represenative - Themes and Issues in Sociology

    Auckland University Students' Association

    - 6 months

    Education

    Throughout the completion of the SOCIOL 100 paper at the University of Auckland, I applied and was chosen to be a class representative. The key role of a class rep is to facilitate communication between the University staff and the students of a course. Thus, my role involved creating constructive communication with my peers, raising any issues or concerns about the paper with our lecturer, and representing students at Departmental meetings.

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    Class Representative - Global Educational Policy for All?

    Auckland University Students' Association

    - 4 months

    Education

    Throughout the completion of the EDUC 212 paper at the University of Auckland, I applied and was chosen to be a class representative. The key role of a class rep is to facilitate communication between the University staff and the students of a course. Thus, my role involved creating constructive communication with my peers, raising any issues or concerns about the paper with our lecturer, and representing students at Departmental meetings.

Honors & Awards

  • Postgraduate Honours Scholarship $14,000 + Compulsory Fees

    The University of Auckland

  • Old A’s Summer Scholar Prize $1000

    The University of Auckland

    The main purpose of the prize is to recognise and reward excellence from a Summer Research Scholar in the Faculty of Education and Social Work who aspires to a career in teaching. The prize is valued at $1000 and is awarded to the highest quality research project from the summer research scholarship cohort within the Faculty of Education and Social Work. I received this in 2023, based on my research produced as a summer scholar looking at how schools act as 'community hubs'.

  • Summer Research Scholarship $6,750

    The University of Auckland

    Opportunity to conduct a research project under supervision for 10 weeks over the summer months. The project I am part of seeks to explore how schools act as hubs of the community, with a comparative focus on the different experiences of rural and urban schools. Specifically, this project is interested in how schools played a stronger role in acting as community hubs throughout the Covid-19 pandemic as they supported their communities in multiple ways.

    I hope my work can advance a…

    Opportunity to conduct a research project under supervision for 10 weeks over the summer months. The project I am part of seeks to explore how schools act as hubs of the community, with a comparative focus on the different experiences of rural and urban schools. Specifically, this project is interested in how schools played a stronger role in acting as community hubs throughout the Covid-19 pandemic as they supported their communities in multiple ways.

    I hope my work can advance a greater awareness of the vital role schools play in our communities, and the importance of pursuing an equitable and inclusive education system for all.

  • Dean's Honours List 2021

    The University of Auckland

    Dean's Honours List is restricted to students who obtain a grade point average of 8.0, or better, in a given year and across 60 points of coursework in the Faculty of Arts. On average the Dean's List includes less than 5% of students.

  • Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award

    The Duke of Edingburgh's International Award

    The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award is the world's leading youth achievement award that provides an opportunity for young people to gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, and communication. The Award is comprised of three levels and four sections - Skills, Voluntary Service, Physical Recreation and Adventurous Journey.

  • Faculty of Arts Entry Level Undergraduate Scholarship $5000

    The University of Auckland

    Received in 2020 upon graduating high school, where I consistently achieved high grades and was actively involved in the school community and leadership roles.

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