Kathryn Eltringham

Education Consultant

Kathryn is an experienced education consultant based in Auckland, supporting schools in designing responsive, evidence-based learning.

Kathryn is approved to deliver Ministry of Education PLD in the following areas:

  • Structured literacy approaches

  • Targeted structured literacy approaches

  • Mathematics and statistics

  • Assessment

She also supports schools in the following areas:

  • Assessment for learning, self-regulation, and student agency

  • Use of assessment tools, data analysis, and evidence-based teaching

  • Innovative learning: pedagogy, authentic problem-solving, and environments

  • Integrating digital technologies into learning design

  • Science, technology, and STEAM

Kathryn is a highly experienced education consultant with deep expertise in assessment-focused professional learning and development (PLD). Kathryn’s facilitation is grounded in relational trust and pedagogical precision. She has led PLD in assessment for learning, Curriculum Progress Tools, and e-asTTle across primary and secondary contexts. Her work strengthens teacher capability in data analysis, moderation, and evidence-based decision-making.

Kathryn supports educators to interpret quantitative and qualitative data, design assessment schedules, and use effect sizes to monitor and accelerate progress. She supports schools to interpret scaled scores, identify learning priorities, and design targeted programmes that raise achievement. Her work includes co-designing assessment schedules, facilitating staff workshops, and modelling effective use of diagnostic tools.

She has facilitated Ministry of Education structured literacy approaches PLD and mentored schools through the Accelerating Learning in Literacy (ALL) project. Her delivery integrates the science of learning with explicit instruction, cognitive load management, and responsive scaffolding. Kathryn supports teachers to design Tier 1–3 interventions tailored to diverse learner profiles, including students with dyslexia, ADHD, and language processing challenges. Her facilitation has led to significant improvements in reading and writing outcomes and strengthened teacher confidence in using assessment tools to inform instruction and engage students in their own progress.

Kathryn’s facilitation in mathematics is equally robust, encompassing curriculum-aligned planning, and data-informed teaching. Kathryn’s approach builds teacher capability in both content knowledge and pedagogical practice, enabling educators to use data meaningfully to accelerate progress in mathematics across year levels.

Kathryn holds a Master of Education with First Class Honours, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Honours), and a Bachelor of Arts and Diploma of Teaching. She is currently completing a Doctor of Education at the University of Auckland. Her qualifications also include the IDA Accredited Cox Campus Structured Literacy Program Certificate.Outside of work, Kathryn is a leader with Scouts Aotearoa and Production Manager for the Auckland Central Scout Gang Show. She enjoys walking, cycling, and spending time outdoors with friends.