Salote 'Otulau
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Seminary Teacher
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Grey Lynn, Auckland
09.2022 - Current
- Since returning home from my service as a missionary, I have been assigned to be our ward seminary teacher.
- I spend every morning from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., studying the word of God with the youth, ages 14-18.
- For the past two years, going on three now, I have spent time serving and learning alongside our youth. I have built a good relationship with the kids, as well as their parents, as I have counseled them and with local church leaders regarding their learning and progress in class throughout the year.
Full Time Missionary
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Wellington, Wellington City
02.2021 - 07.2022
- I spent 18 months of my life dedicating my time to serving and ministering to the people within the New Zealand, Wellington Mission.During my service, I was given many opportunities to love and serve different families from all sorts of backgrounds.
- We used our time studying the scriptures daily, then prayerfully preparing lessons to help meet the needs of our friends whom we were teaching at the time.
- During those 18 months, I was also able to serve alongside many companions. One of the beautiful things about serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was getting the opportunity to learn about the Savior and grow as I served with others who love Him as much as I do.
- We were also blessed with opportunities to work alongside the wonderful youth and children in the Primary, whose ages ranged from 5 to 18. It was awesome learning about how much these children love the Lord, and want to know how to follow Him more faithfully.
- My companions and I would spend time planning and preparing various ways to reach out to, and serve, the wider community.
- Most Saturdays, we would spend doing service projects. Some weekends could look like baking for the families in our ward, or it could look like a couple of hours of gardening for young families who are preparing to welcome their first beautiful baby. And sometimes it would just be a quick visit to one of our church friends, whom we haven't seen in a while, just to see how they're doing.
- I counseled with other missionaries and local church leaders on how we can cater to the needs of local church members and friends who might need our help.
- This voluntary experience has continued to bless me with a burning desire to serve, teach, and show Christ-like love to all in the best way I can.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt Albert Grammar School
Auckland, NZ12-2018
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Clear public speaking skills
- Conflict resolution
- Effective listening
- Parent and student communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Empathy and patience
- Flexible and adaptive
Languages
Tonga
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Served a Full time Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Served as a Sister Training Leader throughout my time as a Missionary. I was responsible for and looked after our beloved Sister Missionaries within our area at the time.
- Completed NCEA Levels 1 and 2
- Completed 4 years of early morning Religious Studies from years 2014 - 2018
Affiliations
I am currently serving as a Seminary Teacher for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Outside of my calling as a teacher and working hours, I love spending quality time with my family, especially my younger siblings. It has been a blessing to watch them grow and flourish. I enjoy a good feed and love listening to good music. One of my favorite things to do with my family is sing. It fills our home and hearts with a good spirit and joy.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Seminary Teacher
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
09.2022 - Current
Full Time Missionary
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
02.2021 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Mt Albert Grammar School
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