Night Team - Panmure

Carol – Supervisor

With Solomon Group since December 2005

Quals & Experience – National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education (Educator), Workplace Assessor, National Certificate in Tourism, NZTCB in bar, wine and restaurant service.

4.5 years as Programme Manager for a PTE in the Bay of Plenty and wider North Island.  Roles included: co-ordination and management of new/existing programmes, induction and training of new programme managers, facilitating/mentoring, student recruitment, programme delivery and assessment, venue/resources, networking with stakeholders, administration and finances, outcomes and relationship management.

Involved in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry for 20 years in catering, customer service and management.

Personal Statement – One of the Values of the Solomon Group is: ‘everyone has untapped potential that can contribute to a better world’.

I feel privileged to be in a ‘front of house’ position with Solomon Group, to welcome and assist people, to identify and develop their potential by developing their own personal pathway.

My reward/passion is to witness and join with these same people celebrating success, whether it be an exam, going on to tertiary studies, employment or learning the English language.

Te manu e kai ana i te miro , nôna te ngahere;

te manu e kai ana i te , mâtauranga, nôna te ao

Claire - Class 3 Tutor

Been with Solomon Group since Februay 2011

Quals & Experience - Honours degree in Psychology, Board registered Psychometric tester (HPCSA) and Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Secondary School), 4 years teaching at Primary and secondary lvel, 3.5 years lecturing 1.5 years working as a psychometric tester.

Personal Statement -  I am passionate about education and am committed to helping people, empowering them and seeing them reach their full potential.  It is a pleasure and privilege to work with a diversity of cultures and see what they have to offer.

Leisha - Class 3 Assistant Tutor

Been with Solomon Group since March 2011

Quals & Experince - Bachelor of Education, Diploma of Teaching, Y1 Diploma TESOL, Senior Teacher, School Teacher - Yrs 9 - 13 and Yrs 7 & 8, CurriculumManager- teaching English to Yr 7 & 8 students.

Personal Statement -  I love to empower people and bring the best out of every individual.  It is amazing when potential is realised and achieved to its maximum.

Singa - Class 2 Tutor

Been with Solomon Group since Started at Solomon Group as a student in Foundation Studies from April 2006, and graduated at end of course with a position as a Teacher Aide.

Quals & Experience – Certificate and Diploma from School of Sport (MIT), PE teacher with schools, qualified Aerobics and Kick Boxing instructor, NCALE L5, member of Board of Trustees at Tamaki College.

Personal Statement – I have always had a passion for working with people of all different creeds and race on a professional and social level.  I have applied my life experiences to my work environment which I feel makes me a valuable team member.  I look forward to sharing my life experiences with Solomon Group's students.  My motto: "Sharing is Caring!!"

John - Class 2 Assistant Tutor

Been with Solomon Group since March 2011

Quals & Experience - Bachelor of Commerce & Adminstration.  Have coached Basketball and am currentlycoaching Baseball.  Worked at Highland Park Library for 10 years.

Personal Statement -  I love teaching and am finding working with adult learners from all walks of life very rewarding.

Julia - Class 1 Tutor

Been with Solomon Group since February 2007

Quals & Experience – Bachelor of Arts Degree (French/Spanish Major); Graduate Diploma Teaching (Primary); CLTA - Certificate in Language Teaching of Adults; National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education; Qualified Legal Executive.

I have taught English as a second language in three language schools from Preliterate to IELTS level. I have also enjoyed teaching primary students from year 1 to year 8 and currently tutor students privately in this age group.

Personal Statement – I love learning and teaching language and I am passionate about helping students to become the best they can be.  It is a privilege to help people to gain literacy and to develop a love of learning.  My role as a tutor has taught me to value the education I have as I have never done before.

Irene - Class 1 Assistant Tutor

With Solomon Group since November 2009

Qualifications & Experience - Certificate in Ault Education Level 1 and 2; Introduction to TESOL; Currently studying MIT Applied Certificate in TESOL (3 papers completed)

Personal Statement - I chose Teaching English as a Second Language because I enjoy the cultural diversity, and helping new migrants become New Zealanders. Being able to successfully communicate is fundamental to them flourishing in their new country.