Samantha Booth
Birkenhead
Summary
People developer. Problem solver. Team player. Relationship manager. Engaging and driven professional with 7+ years of volunteering experience. Proven ability as a team leader and facilitator. Enjoy influencing and developing others.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor Trainer and Resource Coordinator
English Language Partners
12.2016 - Current
Recruiting and training new volunteer home tutors. Supporting and developing trained home tutors.
Teacher
English Language Partners
06.2015 - Current
- Learner-centred classroom
- Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom to meet learners' needs and goals
- Support student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Teacher
ARMS And NZ Ethnic Women Trust
07.2015 - 10.2016
Working with project coordinators to analyse community needs and develop tailor-made courses for refugees involved in the A.M.A.R.T.E project.
Human Resources Manager
E-englishteacher.com
03.2007 - 12.2013
Recruiting and regular staff appraisals.
Coordinating the IELTS tutor training programme
Leading seminars and presenting at teacher training days.
Working independently and collaboratively to write several IELTS ebooks.
Education
Certificate in Volunteer Management -
Careerforce
Auckland, NZ2019
NCALNE -
Training For You
Whanganui, NZ2015
Advanced Certificate - Te Ara Reo Maori
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Auckland, NZ2008
DELTA - English Language Teaching To Adults
University of Cambridge
Auckland, NZ2003
TESOL -
Trinity College
London2003
IELTS Examiner -
Auckland University
Auckland, NZ2002
Skills
- Subject matter expert in the volunteer home tutoring programme with 7 years' experience
- In-depth understanding of issues affecting former refugees and migrants living in Aotearoa
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Initiative and ability to make decisions and achieve good results
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- People management and development
Accomplishments
- Part of the Circle pilot team 2023
- Part of the HSW team 2023
- Resource developer -Partners in Learning Review Project 2022
- Presenter at Sharefest 2022 - Attracting and retaining volunteers, adapting to online home tutoring sessions during COVID-19, home tutors safety and well-being.
- Leaders of Volunteer Engagement (LoVE)Forum Reference Group -2019
Timeline
Tutor Trainer and Resource Coordinator
English Language Partners
12.2016 - Current
Teacher
ARMS And NZ Ethnic Women Trust
07.2015 - 10.2016
Teacher
English Language Partners
06.2015 - Current
Human Resources Manager
E-englishteacher.com
03.2007 - 12.2013
Certificate in Volunteer Management -
Careerforce
NCALNE -
Training For You
Advanced Certificate - Te Ara Reo Maori
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
DELTA - English Language Teaching To Adults
University of Cambridge
TESOL -
Trinity College
IELTS Examiner -
Auckland University
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