1. Esther Tait
Education
2 Merino Avenue
Somerville
Auckland
2014
09 532 9193
esthertait@gmail.com
PROFILE
I am highly skilled and passionate with a background of more than 17 years in education. I am a
qualified high school teacher and have been involved in adult and youth training for more than 15
years. An absolute commitment to excellence and the ability to self-manage within a diverse and
dynamic environment makes me an excellent addition to any team.
I am also a highly organised and dedicated administration professional with significant experience,
as well as strong managerial and communication skills.
LEVEL & CONTEXT: Operate at a senior level with a demonstrated track record of working
autonomously to deliver consistently high quality work.
CAREER OBJECTIVE: Seeking a role where I can showcase the wealth of skills and experience
gained throughout a successful career at Private Training Establishments whilst making a significant
contribution to the ongoing success of the organisation. I am eager to work within a collaborative
environment where self-management and ongoing professional development is fostered and
encouraged.
SKILLS
• A proven track record in management and leadership in the education field.
• Excellent knowledge of the NZQA Framework, and TEC systems, such as EFTS and EPI’s.
• Designing and moderating assessments for various youth programmes.
• Delivering workshops for TFW programmes.
• Proven experience in the teaching of youth and adults.
• Experience in professional team development.
• Good work ethics.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising, training and mentoring staff.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels with
stakeholders of varying ages, backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong time management and planning capabilities.
• Detail-focussed and compliance-driven with a commitment to delivering positive outcomes.
• Proven capacity to provide timely and efficient administrative support.
• Demonstrated computer skills and competency with Microsoft Office and the Take2 Student
Management System
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2. KEY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Oct 2006 – Current Auckland
Education Manager, Quality Education Services Trust Ltd
Key Responsibilities:
• NZQA
Key contact for all things NZQA
Attend workshops
Responsible for annual Assessment Plan
Submit credits and apply for qualifications
Check on students’ prior learning through Records of Achievement
Ensure latest versions of assessments are delivered
Responsible for applying for Consent to Assess, and Accreditation of new programmes
• TEC and MoE
Thorough knowledge of EFTS and EPI’s
Oversee the Single Data Return
Support the compilation of the Mix of Provision
• Academic
Responsible for the Academic Strategy
• Training Material
Lead the design and development of assessment and teaching material
Purchase resources
• Moderation
Lead external and internal moderation, pre- and post.
Contact person for NZQA, BCITO, MITO, Career Force and any other Industry Training
Organisations
• Staff Support
Manage the weekly Youth Guarantee Academic Performance Report
Drive achievement of EPIs
• Literacy and Numeracy
Provide expertise and support: literacy and numeracy assessments, embedding literacy and
Numeracy
Develop and implement the Literacy and Numeracy strategy
Managing the Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Tool: administration, enrolling new
students, sign on new tutors, creating assessments, running workshops on interpreting the
results
• Professional Development
Support professional development
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3. Jan 2006 – Oct 2006
ESOL tutor, Quality Education Services Trust Ltd Auckland
Key Responsibilities:
• Taught referrals from WINZ English from beginner level to level 3 on the NQF
• Placed students in outcomes: employment or further training
• Networked with the WINZ office in Highland Park
• Team leader at Highland Park campus
Site Manager Highland Park, Quality Education Services Trust Ltd
• April 2016
Key Responsibilities:
• Staff attendance and time keeping
• Student management
• Managed ESOL programmes 2006 – 20013 when these were discontinued by the
government
• Managed Youth Guarantee programmes until April 2016 when the campus was closed by the
QES Board
• Networked and recruited in East Auckland for adult and youth programmes
• Site meetings
Jan 2002 – Jan 2006
ESOL tutor at New Zealand Institute of Studies Auckland
Key Responsibilities:
• Taught English, IELTS, TOEFL, and Business English from beginner to advanced students
• Trained and mentored inexperienced tutors
• Team leader
• Relieved Head of Department when needed
• Pastoral care of students
Apr 2001 – Dec 2001
High School teacher in South Africa
• Subjects: Human and Social Sciences, Economic Management, History, Geography and
Business Economics
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4. Sep 1997 – May 2000
Owner/manager of a gift shop in South Africa
• Met with salespeople and attended trade fairs to buy stock
• Annual stock taking
• Hired staff
• Daily banking
1982 – 1997
Reporter/journalist/bulletin compiler for radio at the South African Broadcasting Corporation
1981
High School teacher in South Africa
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
June 2012 National Certificate in Maori (Te Waharoa) (Level 2), Te Wananga
Aug 2005 Workplace First Aid certificate St John, Auckland
Sept 2004 IELTS Preparation Course for Teachers, GEOS Auckland
Sept 2002 Grammar Awareness Course for Language Teachers, Unitec Auckland
July 2002 TESOL certificate, Teach International Auckland
1982 – 1997 Various in-house training programmes at the SABC
1980 University of the Orange Free State (South Africa): Post Graduate High School
Teaching Diploma
1977 – 1979 University of the Orange Free State (South Africa): Bachelor of Arts:
Communication Science
1972 – 1976 Attended secondary school in South Africa – University Entrance
REFEREES
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