Zoe Foster
Napier City,HKB
Summary
I have been tutoring professionally on and off for the past 5 years, as well as voluntarily at my school. As someone who gets genuine joy from seeing others learn and build understanding in subjects that I love, I would like to continue tutoring throughout my university education. As I’m enrolled at the University of Auckland in their Bachelor of Commerce/Laws conjoint program, I believe I will be able to use an increasing base of knowledge, along with my previous experience to provide a high level of tutoring to multiple students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Assistant
Andrew Spence Pharmacy
01.2020 - Current
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
- Managed cash register operations using POS system and processed sales and returns.
- Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
- Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
- Calculated pricing, applied discounts and collected payments to process transactions.
- Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
- Increased store sales by cross-selling complementary items.
Tutor
Numberworks’n’Words Hawkes Bay
Napier
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Provided appropriate learning materials for students.
Private Tutor
Marea Carney
Napier
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
- Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
- Taught and assisted students in such areas as Maths and Literacy, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides on subject matter.
- Coordinated parent meetings, discussing student progress and developing individualized solutions to areas of concern.
Education
High School Diploma -
Napier Girls High School
Bluff Hill, NapierNZ Post Course
NZ Post Training
Onekawa, Napier06.2020
Napier Sales
Lotto Sales Course
Onekawa, Napier03.2020
Skills
- Communications Strategies
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Policies
- Constructive Feedback
- Engaging with Diverse Customers
- Client Needs Assessment
References
Andrew Crawford (Numberworks’n’Words Hawkes Bay) - +64 27 460 9313 (personal) 06 835 5678 (work)
Marea Carney - +64 27 252 6257 (personal)
Liz Caldwell (Andrew Spence Pharmacy) - +64 21 024 77955 (personal) 06 843 8749 (work)
Timeline
Tutor
Numberworks’n’Words Hawkes Bay
02.2022 - 12.2022
Retail Sales Assistant
Andrew Spence Pharmacy
01.2020 - Current
Private Tutor
Marea Carney
03.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Napier Girls High School
NZ Post Course
NZ Post Training
Napier Sales
Lotto Sales Course