Lisa Brunton
Pukekohe,AUK
Summary
I am a hardworking and passionate primary school teacher devoted to promoting student learning and growing individual potential. Building and enhancing a positive classroom environment and student behaviour through positive approaches are vital to me. Acknowledging the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of each student as well as strong relationships with parents and caregivers, in order to give each student, the best possible chance at success is a high priority.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary School Teacher
Pukekohe Christian School
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Teaching core subjects of literacy, math and science to early primary students.
- Prepared daily lesson plans based on Cambridge Primary curriculum.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth for students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and evaluations.
Virtual Senior Travel Consultant
NZ Travel Brokers
07.2016 - 11.2019
- Arranged travel accommodations for groups and couples, helping customers with visa applications.
- Advised customers on necessary travel documents and visa requirements to successfully reach planned destination.
- Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
- Researched and kept abreast of new travel destinations, attractions, hotels and restaurants to increase services offered.
- Assisted clients with flight changes and cancellations to minimize travel disruptions.
Travel Consultant
House Of Travel
01.2009 - 03.2011
- Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.
- Organized international trips for individual and family travellers.
- Handled sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Advised clients on visa, passport and security requirements relating to destinations and confirmed flight details for each reservation.
Wholesale Adventure Consultant
GO Holidays
03.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided travel agents with best deals and well-researched travel options for their clients to destinations such as Africa, Middle East, Asia and South America.
- Advised travel agents on necessary travel documents and visa requirements for their clients to successfully reach planned destination.
- Researched and kept abreast of new travel destinations, attractions, hotels and restaurants to increase services offered.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Teaching in Primary -
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ06.2021
Bachelor of Tourism Management -
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South AfricaSkills
- Student-Centred Learning
- Child Development
- English phonetics for beginners
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Multitasking and Organization
- Relationship Building
- Parental Communication
Certification
- Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, Full Practising Certificate (Category 1), Registration Number: 409444, Expiry date: 28 June 2026
Languages
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Pukekohe Christian School
07.2021 - 10.2023
Virtual Senior Travel Consultant
NZ Travel Brokers
07.2016 - 11.2019
Travel Consultant
House Of Travel
01.2009 - 03.2011
Wholesale Adventure Consultant
GO Holidays
03.2007 - 01.2009
Graduate Diploma of Teaching in Primary -
University of Waikato
Bachelor of Tourism Management -
University of Pretoria
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