Smruti Pavlov

Qualifications 

• Postgraduate Diploma of Science in Child and Family Psychology, University of Canterbury, 2021-current

• Graduate Diploma Science in Psychology, University of Canterbury, 2019-2021

• Certificate Course in Specific Learning Disabilities, SPELD NZ, Level 5 NZQA, 2018 

• Certificate of Effective Practice in Gifted Education, REACH Education, 2015 

• Master of Arts in French, University of Canterbury, 2012-2014

• Diploma of Teaching, New Zealand Graduate School of Education, 2002-2003 

• Trinity Certificate TESOL, Manchester Academy of English, 1999 

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in French with Russian, University of London, 1996 

Smruti is a dedicated specialist educator with the ability and experience to establish positive, collaborative connections and create strength-based, child-centred learning experiences, support and interventions. She has over 20 years of teaching and leadership experience internationally and in New Zealand and her areas of particular interest and speciality are gifted learners with specific learning difficulties, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Child and Family mental health. Smruti is known for her ability to build relationships, be caring, and for her strength-based, problem-solving approach and solution-focused communication.