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Education
Skills
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Diana Amundsen

Tauranga,BOP

Summary

Skilled analyst with expertise in data interpretation, financial modeling, and strategic planning, adaptable to changing requirements and delivering reliable results via data visualization and stakeholder communication. A seasoned researcher proficient in data collection, analysis, and interpretation, recognized for driving impactful research outcomes through advanced methodologies and promoting team collaboration. Previous role as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Waikato in the Division of Education, specializing in bridging theory with practice to address the evolving needs of the education sector. With 25+ years of experience, I have authored 20+ journal articles, supervised pre-service teaching students, and written 10 evidence-based blogs on teaching and learning. Proficient at responding to requests for information and preparing written communications, working papers, reports and presentations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Fellow

University of Waikato
03.2025 - Current

Senior Lecturer

University of Waikato
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Division of Education, Te Kura Toi Tangata – University of Waikato

Lecturer

University of Waikato
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Division of Education, Te Kura Toi Tangata – University of Waikato

Teaching Fellow

University of Waikato
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Division of Education, Te Kura Toi Tangata – University of Waikato

Tutor

University of Waikato
01.2017
  • Division of Education, Te Kura Toi Tangata – University of Waikato

Student Learning Advisor

Toi Ohomai
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Student Support Services - Toi Ohomai, Bay of Plenty

Workplace Assessor & Facilitator

Edvance Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2014

Research Assistant (.5 FTE)

Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
01.2010

Graduate Research & Evaluation Assistant (.75 FTE) Education Specialist (1.0 FTE)

University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • College of Education, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, USA

HOD Languages Japanese & French Secondary School Teacher

Rathkeale College
01.1990
  • Rathkeale College – Wairarapa, New Zealand

Education

PhD -

University of Waikato
01.2019

MA (Hons) - undefined

University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

Grad Dip Tchg (Sec) - undefined

BTI

BA - undefined

University of Waikato

Intermediate Certificate - Te Reo Māori

Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
Tauranga, NZ
01-2015

Skills

  • Active listening skills
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Creative thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Strong written communication
  • Organization and preparation
  • Growth mindset
  • Confidence building
  • Research and analysis
  • Staff collaboration
  • Academic advising
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Technical writing
  • Critical analysis
  • Educational feedback
  • Positive attitude

Accomplishments

  • Achieved a PhD by completing data collection and analysis with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with multiple stakeholders in the education sector throughout working career to date.
  • Facilitated and supported many students to achieve their goals.

LANGUAGES

English: Can read, write, speak, understand, peer review
Japanese: Can read, write, speak, understand
Te Reo Māori: Can read, write, some speaking/understanding
French: Can read, write, speak, understand some

Affiliations

  • Age Concern New Zealand (ACNZ)
  • PASCAL International Member Association (PIMA)
  • New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE)
  • Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE)
  • Video Journal of Education Technology and Pedagogy (VJEP)
  • Graduate Women New Zealand (GWNZ)

Interests

  • I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
  • Gym Workouts
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Music

Timeline

Teaching Fellow

University of Waikato
03.2025 - Current

Senior Lecturer

University of Waikato
01.2022 - 01.2023

Lecturer

University of Waikato
01.2019 - 01.2021

Teaching Fellow

University of Waikato
01.2018 - 01.2019

Tutor

University of Waikato
01.2017

Student Learning Advisor

Toi Ohomai
01.2014 - 01.2016

Workplace Assessor & Facilitator

Edvance Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2014

Research Assistant (.5 FTE)

Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
01.2010

Graduate Research & Evaluation Assistant (.75 FTE) Education Specialist (1.0 FTE)

University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
01.2001 - 01.2005

HOD Languages Japanese & French Secondary School Teacher

Rathkeale College
01.1990

MA (Hons) - undefined

University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

Grad Dip Tchg (Sec) - undefined

BTI

BA - undefined

University of Waikato

PhD -

University of Waikato

Intermediate Certificate - Te Reo Māori

Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
Diana Amundsen