PELITISI LUTUI KAVATOE
Oamaru
Summary
Having a degree in anthropology and sustainability can bring unique perspectives and skills to the teaching profession, particularly in the context of History, English, Social studies, Environmental education, or related subjects. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. I am motivated and adaptable with a growth mindset. Detail-oriented and organized individual with exceptional communication skills. Experiences in anthropology such as research, communication, information, technology and customer services. Highly skilled at motivating students and employees through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Waitaki Boys High School
07.2024 - Current
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Boosted students'' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
- Prepared students for standardized tests by reviewing essential skills, administering practice exams, and providing constructive feedback on performance. Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
TOFISA Lead(Managing TO-Tonga FI-Fiji SA-Samoa Group)
Polynesian Cultural Centre | Brigham Young University—Hawaii
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Instruct, train 30 employee, and teach individuals strategies, procedures and facilitate dances and performances from these three cultures
- Educating them on each historical story pertains to ways of preserving and safeguarding intangible and tangible heritage of Polynesian Cultures
- Coordinating and Organizing meetings and critiques to improve self-presentation of being better performer
- Establish existing training and ways to improve performance and mastering of performing arts.
- Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands
Secondary Teacher
Liahona High School, TO
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Teaching English and Religion Subject for Yr 12 and Yr 11
- Recognized by leaders for uplifting attitude and reliable guest service provider
- Completed all customer requests in team-building and independent environment
- Participated in team that serves several hundred calls per day.
- Managed classrooms of 30 students in high school students during absence of regular teachers
- Taught 5 periods of ENG for grades 11 through 12 each day
Full-time Ecclesiastical Missionary
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Built relationships with local and international mission organizations for successful partnerships.
- Implemented strategies for successful mission outreach to grow membership.
- Led mission teams in prayer and spiritual formation.
- Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to church and community groups.
- Trained 19 new missionaries on effectively sharing humanitarian work
Multiple Positions
Westpac Bank| Oamaru, NZ
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Contributed to establishing environment where team for new account can work in unity
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Anthropology & Cultural Sustainability
Brigham Young University—Hawaii
04.2023
No Degree - Accounting
University of Otago
01.2020
ITEP International Teaching Education Program - Education
Brigham University of Hawaii
04.2019
High School Diploma -
Waitaki Girls' High School
12.2015
Skills
- Bilingual in English, Tongan
- Passion for Teachings
- Microsoft Office & PowerPoint
- Lesson Planning
- Good character, interpersonal
- Communication skills, multitasking
- Resourceful
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student motivation
Referee
Glynis Evelyn Ingram
Teacher at WGHS - Oamaru
Email: glynis.e.ingram@gmail.com
Lativia Kaufana
(Driving Instructor & Educator)
Phone: 0272270335
Email: lativia@mycasc.org.nz
Celeste Warner
Vice Principal @WGHS
Ph: 0274658638
Timeline
English Teacher
Waitaki Boys High School
07.2024 - Current
TOFISA Lead(Managing TO-Tonga FI-Fiji SA-Samoa Group)
Polynesian Cultural Centre | Brigham Young University—Hawaii
09.2021 - 04.2023
Secondary Teacher
Liahona High School, TO
10.2018 - 09.2020
Full-time Ecclesiastical Missionary
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
09.2016 - 02.2018
Multiple Positions
Westpac Bank| Oamaru, NZ
07.2015 - 11.2015
No Degree - Accounting
University of Otago
ITEP International Teaching Education Program - Education
Brigham University of Hawaii
High School Diploma -
Waitaki Girls' High School
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Anthropology & Cultural Sustainability
Brigham Young University—Hawaii
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