Joy Sluiters
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
I am an organized and dependable professional successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
I have strong organizational and communication skills and a high standard of interpersonal experience working either independently or within a team.
I hold confidence well and am able to successfully coach others to find their own solutions to issues they may be facing in life.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Justice of the Peace
Ministry Of Justice
Auckland, New Zealand
09.2021 - Current
- Provisional approval after completion of training. To be sworn into office March 2022.
Facilitator Trainer
Restorative Practises Aotearoa
National
09.2020 - Current
- One of 6 Trainers in the country under the guidance of Mike Hinton, General Manager RPA.
- Delivering training topics as and where requested by RJ providers throughout NZ.
Family Coach and Presenter
Private Clients
Throughout New Zealand
07.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
- Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase energy.
- Present workshops on parenting and relationships to community groups, ECE, schools, cooperates.
Restorative Justice Facilitator
Restorative Justice Waitakere And ARJT
Auckland, New Zealand
04.2009 - Current
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- All responsibilities associated with facilitation of multi cultural referrals from Court
- Specialist endorsement in Family Violence
Family Coach and Presenter
Parenting Place
Auckland, New Zealand
04.2010 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
- Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase energy.
- Presented an average of 35 workshops per year to community groups, ECE, Schools, corporates.
- Spoke on morning breakfast television
- Had a weekly radio slot giving parenting advice.
Adult Literacy Tutor
Genesis Training Centre
Auckland, New Zealand
07.2006 - 03.2010
- Assessed reading comprehension and vocabulary of students.
- Encouraged students to find things to read individually to increase reading interest.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Held group and individual reading discussions to assess student reading levels.
- Managed schedule of 15 weekly appointments helping students with homework, test prep, and advanced placement examinations.
ESOL Teacher
Mt Roskill Grammar
Mt Roskill, Auckland
02.2005 - 10.2009
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Worked with adult students from Beginner through Elementary levels.
Education
Unitec
Auckland, AUKAdult Literacy
NZEI
Auckland, AUKRestorative Justice
RPA/Resolution Institute
WellingtonSkills
- Public speaking
- Dispute Resolution
- Critical reasoning
Interests include; family, outdoors, camping, walking, baking, reading
I have been married to Barry for 45 years and we have 4 adult children who are all married with 7 grandchildren. I am crazy passionate about my family. I also enjoy the outdoors, getting away in our campervan on adventures with my husband, long walks and I love baking.
Timeline
Justice of the Peace
Ministry Of Justice
09.2021 - Current
Facilitator Trainer
Restorative Practises Aotearoa
09.2020 - Current
Family Coach and Presenter
Private Clients
07.2020 - Current
Family Coach and Presenter
Parenting Place
04.2010 - 09.2020
Restorative Justice Facilitator
Restorative Justice Waitakere And ARJT
04.2009 - Current
Adult Literacy Tutor
Genesis Training Centre
07.2006 - 03.2010
ESOL Teacher
Mt Roskill Grammar
02.2005 - 10.2009
Unitec
Adult Literacy
NZEI
Restorative Justice
RPA/Resolution Institute