South Auckland Team

Pat – Student Liaison

With Solomon Group since January 2002

Personal Statement – The Solomon Group Mission Statement states “their commitment to each individual’s development”. In my position as Student Liaison I have the privilege of introducing this kaupapa to all new applicants. Over the past nine years it has been exciting and humbling to witness the academic and personal growth of so many of the students. I am inspired by the words of one of our past students who had had a very traumatic number of years prior to joining our campus. He said “I used to always look back to my past which had not been very happy or successful. Because of what I have learned and achieved on my course, I have gained my self-esteem. Now I look to the future which is filled with hope and positive expectations. I have taken control of my life”

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Phoebe - Office Junior

With Solomon Group since October 2010

Experience NCEA level 1 & 2 , Data Entry for Manurewa Trust Healthcare

Personal Statement Being a person who enjoys interacting with other people, I believe Solomon Group is a great place to be. I get to meet people of different cultures, values and backgrounds, and for me that’s exciting. Helping others is something I’ve always wanted to do, and I believe that the rest of the staff share the same desire. I know that my potential will be developed here at Solomon Group and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of such a motivated team.

Denise – MIT Foundation Tutor

With Solomon Group since 2003

Quals & Experience - National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education (Educator); Higher Diploma of Teaching; Diploma in the Education of Students with Vision Impairment; Bachelor of Teaching and Learning; Formerly Assistant Principal of Homai National School for the Blind and Vision Impaired.

Personal Statement - For various reasons, many adults become motivated to improve their education. Some people find that they lack the skills required to enter diploma or degree programmes, others lack confidence, some want to be able to help children and grandchildren and others want to find out what they would be good at. It is very satisfying to be able to play a role, not only in assisting these people to fulfil their educational goals, but also to see them grow personally.

Adalyne – Student Support Teacher [MIT Foundation & Pathways Forward]

Gail – Pathways Forward Tutor

With Solomon Group since July 2007

Quals & Experience – Seven years experience teaching ESOL/Literacy; Certificate in Tertiary Teaching; National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education; Certificate in ESOL Home Tutoring.

Personal Statement –Working with Solomon Group enables me to express my own kaupapa. That is, there is no right or wrong culture...people are simply different. All people are valuable in their own right and should be respected. They all deserve the opportunity to reach new goals to enable them to make a positive contribution to our society. It is with great delight and passion I aim to do this and rejoice in the growth that each student makes as the students rejoice in their learning also.

Pam – Certificate in English Tutor

With Solomon Group since February 2007 

Quals & Experience – National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education, National Certificate in Adult Education and Training, NZQA Assessor.

Personal Statement – My background has been with special needs teenagers within the mainstream curriculum. At Solomon Group I have had the opportunity to work with students at Pre-Literate level, Beginner level and now the NZQA Certificate in English course, which takes students from level 1 through to level 3. Here I am able to put my knowledge and training of the NZQA assessment environment into practice. I have found it both challenging and rewarding.

Jackie - PreLit Tutor

With Solomon Group since April 2008

Quals & Exp - CELTA and National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education. Previously worked for Auckland English Academy and then for Language Overseas. Also South Auckland Home Tutor Scheme as well as teaching private students. 

Personal Statement - I really enjoy working for Solomon Group because of their unique approach where the Tutors are encouraged to develop an ESOL course which meets the individual student's needs.  In this way I am able to cater for all the various levels within my class and let them work at their own pace.  A warm, caring environment within the classroom helps the students build up their confidence.  I find this particularly important at the Pre Lit level where some students have no knowledge of English. I feel lucky to be able to share in all the different cultures and find that we are constantly learning from each other.

Lil - PreLit Assistant Tutor

With Solomon Group since September 2005

Quals & Experience – National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education; Social Worker 4 years; small business operator; President of Nga Wahine Aroha o Manurewa (Maori Women Welfare League Branch).  Achieved Diploma in Raranga.

Personal Statement – I have endeavoured to keep myself actively busy as a mother of 10 children and as a grandmother of almost 11 grandchildren.  What else keeps me busy is being an active member of my church, being an active member of the work force and being an active member of my community through both the church and Nga Wahine Toko I Te Ora or the Maori Womens Welfare League.  I am continually learning at all levels and on a daily basis.  This makes me feel of worth and also makes me feel that I am still able to contribute to society as a whole.  “Let us realise that the privilege to work is a gift, that the power to work is a blessing, that the love of work is success”.

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