Paula Bisphan - The Poet
Paula has been writing poetry since she was a teenager.
Paula had her first poetry book published in 1993, and the Hamilton City Library bought the first copy.
Later she sold many of her poetry books to schools, businesses, and shops as they were highly sought after,
and many people in the community asked her to write a 2nd book as they enjoyed the first poetry book
so much.
Paula subsquently came up with the idea of creating scenic poetry DVD's, to provide more impact and a wider appeal.
With her poetry in harmony with the Waikato scenery, she has now written over 600 original poems, with all
kinds of themes.
"I want to achieve, and assist all primary school children in New Zealand.
By helping them to improve their literacy skills.
My scenic poetry DVD"s can also be used as a creative inspirational teaching
resource, for all primary school children across the nation.
Especially Maori children, and those children with special needs., as I have
worked with special needs children as a Teacher Aide, and I have seen them
struggle with the basic skills, of writing, spelling, English, reading,
writing, and speech, and poetry.
This is the Trust"s new iniative, that I have created through my love of
poetry and my passion for assisting young children, so that they can be better
equipped in coping at their level and give them the vital skills that they will need
to stand them in good stead for their future adult years, so they can mature
into confident young adults.
I have several schools ready to buy my DVD's now once they are completed for
this purpose.
My original poems are bilingual and this is a very important component, my
poems harmonise with the local scenery, and the children can identify with the
various locations so this will also be like having a geography leeson and poetry in
one.
The number of primary school children targeted in New Zealand is 170, 820,
and the number of primary school children targeted in the Waikato region is 20,
231, including Maori children and special needs.
Paula's Qualifications
RTLB Volunteer & Teacher Aide Training Group The Oscar Foundation Certificate
for Managing behaviour Workshop,
First Aid certificate Red Cross 19 -9-2010,
Volunteering Waikato Strive Certificate volunteering for Canteen supporting
teenager, with Cancer for 40 hours as a Administration project Co-Ordinator,
Certificate YMCA Shallow Water Recovery Rescue Course, NZQA National
Certificate
Employment Skills,NZQA Certificate in Vocational and Personal Development.
