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Anita Gorter-Smith

Saint Arnaud,TAS

Summary

Talented Senior Instructor with [Number] years of experience in [Type] education. Evaluates instructional needs, develops course plans and delivers curriculum to foster knowledge retention.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Instructor

Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre

Safety and Operations Manager

Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre
08.2023 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Assisted hiring and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Fostered a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
  • Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.

Outdoor Tutor

Whenua Iti Outdoors
05.2021 - 07.2023
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Used the outdoor settings of adventure activities to teach and show students the joys of the outdoors and to test their personal development through challenge.
  • Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective strategies for addressing diverse student needs and abilities.
  • Responsible to pastral care of students while on multi-day trips.

Education

Diploma in Outdoor Instruction And Management - Outdoor Education

Aoraki Polytechnic
Timaru
11.2016

Skills

  • Student Engagement
  • Teaching strategies

Certification

  • NZOIA Bush 1, Sea Kayak Leaders, Abseiling leaders
  • First Aid, PHEC

Timeline

Safety and Operations Manager

Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre
08.2023 - Current

Outdoor Tutor

Whenua Iti Outdoors
05.2021 - 07.2023

Senior Instructor

Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre

Diploma in Outdoor Instruction And Management - Outdoor Education

Aoraki Polytechnic
Anita Gorter-Smith