* 2005
: Auckland University Summer Internship
: Completed a 10, 000 word summer internship recipient researching: Disparities between Māori and Pākehā Sexual Health Status
* 2005
: Victoria University Wellington
: Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Pacific Studies
* 2004
: Transform Professional Development for Educators
: Completed a 40 hour course in Teach Effectiveness Training for Teachers
Working History
* March 2011
: Fukuoka International School
: Momochi, Fukuoka City, Japan
: Position: English Teacher
• Teaching language English arts to students aged 6-16
* October 2010-March 2011
: Mokdong Child U English Academy
: Mokdong, Seoul, South Korea.
: Position: English Teacher
• Short-term winter contract
• Taught English language arts to students aged 6-10
• Taught TOEFL listening and speaking to students aged 11-15
• Prepared university students for their TOEFL listening and speaking exams.
* April 2010 -October 2011
: I-School International Kindie / New Ways English School,
: Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.
: Position: English Teacher
• Taught English to preschool students (morning)
• Taught English to elementary school students (afternoon)
• Taught conversational English to adults
• Developed and education programmes and resources
• Planned extracurricular events such as drama, sports, and music
• Participated in marketing and customer service with current and prospective Customers
* March 2009 – March 2010
: Deokso W English School
: Deokso, South Korea
: Position : English Teacher
Duties:
• Taught English to preschool students (morning)
• Taught English to elementary school students (afternoon)
• Developed key educational curriculum and resources
• Planned extra-curricular events such as drama, sports, and music
• Responsible for ongoing monitoring and testing of students’ progress
* December 2007 – December 2008
: Seoul Munchang Elementary School
: Position: English Teacher
Duties:
• Sole charge position
• Taught elementary school English
• Responsible for creating and implementing the afternoon
English programme
* March 2007 – March 2010:
: Meditalk/ Teletalk Korea
: Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
: Position: Business English Teacher
Duties:
• Contractual / On call position
• Taught specific English over the phone to business and m edical professionals
• Created study documents
• Responsible for proof reading of research reports
* March 2007-Dec 2007:
: Gangwon English Learning Centre (English Camp)
: Yangyang, Gangwon-do, South Korea
: Position: English Teacher
Duties:
• Created and taught English to students of all ages
• Planned and implemented English training courses for public school teachers
• Assessed and coached students
* July 2006 – December 2006
: Yeoksam Elementary School
: Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
: Position : English Teacher (Part-time position)
Duties:
• Sole charge position
• Taught elementary school English
• Responsible for creating and implementing the afternoon
English programme
* February 2004-July 2006:
: Te Puawai Tapu Limited (NGO)
: Wellington, New Zealand
: Position: Health promoter
Duties/Skills:
• Responsible for the development and education of students in schools training centers in the Wellington region
• Developed sexuality education programs according to national health curriculum
• Participated in advocacy and health promotion at a regional and national level
• Took part in research and policy review
• Built and maintained relationships with key stake holders within the national health community
• Supported local community groups within the health area
* October 2003
: New Zealand Ethnic Council/ Asia 2000
: Wellington, New Zealand
: Position: Facilitator (contract)
: Duties/Skills:
• Presented and facilitated youth conferences in Wellington and Auckland
• Gathered and disseminated key information with different ethnic groups within Wellington and Auckland
• Presented findings at conference in parliament
* 2003
: Terrace Villas
: Position: Night duty manager
: Duties/Skills:
• Responsible for taking reservations
• Dealt with customer enquiries
• Promoted apartments to new clients
• Responsible for the Night audit
• Used Fidelio program
* 2002-2003
: Statel Group
: Position: Call-centre representative
: Duties/Skills:
• Outbound phone sales on behalf of different clients
• Provided customer service, problem solving
• Met sales targets
* 2001 – 2003
: Drake Personal
: Position: Corporate box waitress
• Food and Beverage service
• General customer service and hospitality
• Individual service
Personal Introduction
# CAREER OBJECTIVES
I am a confident and energetic person. My strengths lay in my ability to engage people and build networks, education and customer service. I want to embark on a new long term career working in marketing or sales. I want to remain based in Asia where I can contribute to a strong team with clear goals, where I can communicate with others and utilize my strong networking skills.
# ATTRIBUTES
• Positive and sociable
• Motivated and enthusiastic about life
• Confident and articulate
• A team player
• Responsible
• Physically and mentally fit
# LANGAGES
Fluent in English speaking and writing
Fluent in New Zealand Maori speaking and writing
Basic Korean speaking and writing
Basic Japanese speaking and writing