PHYSICAL FITNESS:
I am in excellent health and have never had a serious illness. I am a non-smoker, a moderate drinker and have always maintained a healthy lifestyle. I exercise regularly mainly by tramping, riding my bicycle and eating sensibly.
PERSONAL OBJECTIVES:
To obtain a position assisting Chinese students improve their English language skills and to experience the personal fulfilment of having people learn from me.
To enjoy a special experience in a totally different cultural environment while at the same time gaining greater understanding of the country's history, traditions, people, culture and language.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
MA degree - native English speaker – experienced in teaching in China - an understanding of Chinese culture.
Professional demeanour - results orientated – flexible – logical - easy going - creative.
Able to set goals, prioritise, detect and solve problems - integrates well with people of all ages and backgrounds.
EDUCATION:
Massey University, 2002-2003 MA in Social Anthropology.
§ Researched and developed a thesis that analysed the relationship between child labour and the socio-economic structures of society.
Massey University, 2000
§ BA (Hons) in Social Anthropology. Carried out and presented an independent research project on the cultural significance to both Chinese and non-Chinese patrons of Auckland’s Chinese restaurants.
University of Auckland, 1997-1999
§ BA with a major in anthropology, focusing my studies on culture, communication, social orientation and adaptive strategies.
WORK HISTORY:
An College in Hunan, July 2005-present. English teacher.
§ I am responsible to the Head of Department for teaching oral English to students majoring in computer programming.
§ I am in full charge of the design and execution of all my in-class programmes and activities.
§ I encourage my students to expand their use of language by centering my lesson on their own interests, and by engaging them in oral communication.
§ I determine my own methods of evaluation in order to assess level of oral skill the students and to evaluate their progress.
Manukau Tyre Specialists, l979-l995. Owned, managed, and operated independent retail tyre business in Manukau City.
§ Trained and developed staff,
§ Organised and facilitated meetings with other independent tyre dealers.
§ Developed new business opportunities by creating a personal link between the company and potential customers.
§ Developed and maintained a quality customer service and initiated total quality management processes.
§ Implemented a customer survey to measure performance and to help with and develop better service.
§ Actively sought new opportunities with new and existing customers, a strong team ethic, and was able to deal people at all levels with respect and diplomacy.
INTERESTS:
§ Classical music, travel, motor sport, theatre, cinema, reading, cycling, tramping, digital photography, my family
ACHIEVEMENTS:
§ Spent two years in Africa, designed and installed irrigation systems in Kenya and worked for a bank as an investment clerk in South Africa. Travelled on photographic safaris and around the African continent by ship.
§ Completed a four-week Outward Bound Mountain Course in Eskdale, UK.
§ Travelled extensively in Canada the USA, enjoyed mountain climbing and tramping worked part time jobs in the construction industry before immigrating to New Zealand.
§ Returned to full-time study at the age of 55 to fulfil a life-long ambition to complete a University degree.
