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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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Ants Puki

Lowe Hutt,Wellington

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Instructor

Department Of Corrections
05.2006 - Current
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

Joinery Instructor

Department Of Corrections
05.1998 - 05.2006
  • Tracked prisoner/trainee progress, frequently checking in with struggling prisoners/learners and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors.
  • Improved prisoner performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Promoted workshop safety, collaboration and best practices.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve prisoner-centered learning.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate prisoners.
  • Tested and evaluated prisoners on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
  • Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
  • Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
  • Delivered on the job training through NZQA national standards as a certified adult trainer.

Joinery Foreman

T & J McIlwaine Ltd
04.1994 - 05.1998
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.

Qualified Joiner

T & J McIlwaine Ltd
01.1990 - 04.1994
  • Built custom cabinetry based on residential and commercial customer needs.
  • Operated hand and power tools with complete safety to avoid damaging spaces or hurting individuals.
  • Used basic mathematics to calculate distances, surface areas and materials required for jobs.
  • Maintained clean workspaces, professional personal appearance and neat vehicle.
  • Achieved Trade cert in Joinery

Apprentice Joiner

Hughes & Trask Joinery
01.1986 - 01.1990
  • Operated hand and power tools with complete safety to avoid damaging spaces or hurting individuals.
  • Maintained clean workspaces, professional personal appearance and neat vehicle.
  • Built custom cabinetry based on residential and commercial customer needs.

Maori Trade Training - Joinery

New Plymouth Polytec
02.1985 - 11.1985

*. Listen and learnt from experienced trade people/tutors.


*. Completed pre-trade course successfully.


*. Achieved top award by finish first in my class


Education

School Cert -

Rangitikie College, Marton
Marton

Trade Certification - Joinery

Palmerston North, Polytechnic.
Manawaru, NZ
11.1989

Skills

  • Program Oversight
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Course Scheduling
  • Program Management
  • Oracle Reports
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Facility Oversight
  • Facility Management
  • Instructor Support

Affiliations

*. I am an Elder at my local Church.

*. I currently sit on the nation board of Promise Keepers NZ



Timeline

Principal Instructor

Department Of Corrections
05.2006 - Current

Joinery Instructor

Department Of Corrections
05.1998 - 05.2006

Joinery Foreman

T & J McIlwaine Ltd
04.1994 - 05.1998

Qualified Joiner

T & J McIlwaine Ltd
01.1990 - 04.1994

Apprentice Joiner

Hughes & Trask Joinery
01.1986 - 01.1990

Maori Trade Training - Joinery

New Plymouth Polytec
02.1985 - 11.1985

School Cert -

Rangitikie College, Marton

Trade Certification - Joinery

Palmerston North, Polytechnic.
Ants Puki