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
Timaru11.2016
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