English Teacher,Bachelors Degree,TEFL Certified

Curriculum Vitae

Antony (Tony) J. Valentine

72C Grove Street

St Kilda

Dunedin 9012

New Zealand

mob: 090*******

email: ac1gc8@r.postjobfree.com

ESL TEACHER

SUMMARY: Responsible,patient teaching professional with strong skills in teaching English as

a second language.20 years experience in teaching music in both New Zealand and Australia.

knowledge of imparting lessons to students with different cultural, ethnic and social

backgrounds by employing sensitivity and respect.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Familiar with planning and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age groups

• Experience tutoring new migrants to New Zealand

• I have travelled to many countries and interacted with different cultures,I am open minded

and can bring practical experience to the classroom

KEY SKILLS

• Vocabulary development • Comprehension

• Grammar fundamentals

• Research • Language structure • Assessment

• Targeted lesson planning • Objective establishment

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (University of Otago) New Zealand 1987

TEFL – Teaching English as a Second Language (April 2017)

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Unilever Professional Training Courses 1992 2002

Sales skills

Advanced Selling

Negotiation skills

Advanced Negotiation skills

Accelerated Learning

Unilever Graduate Programme 1990

Psychology in Management

Bachelor of Commerce, University of Otago 1983 1986

in Marketing Management

Management

Economics

Psychology

Anthropology

Relevant Professional Skills

● Great with Kids

● Impressive work ethic

● Relationship builder

● High level of drive and integrity

● Good inter personal, written and oral communication skills

● Effective time management skills

● A fast learner and self starter, able to work independently.

● Motivated to achieve, both on an individual level and as part of team

● Experience in leading and motivating teams

● Computer use skills in WORD, PowerPoint, Excel, internet browsers, etc

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Work Experience

Account Manager Otago, South Canterbury & Southland Feb 2011 Oct 2016

Fuji Xerox New Zealand

Mobility Driver Dunedin also some tour driving Jan 2010 Feb 2011

Customer Service Representative Dunedin Jan 2009 Dec 2009

AMI Insurance

Sales Consultant Dunedin

Carbase Feb 2008 Dec 2008

Area Manager Otago, South Canterbury & Southland May 2005 Feb 2008

BDM Grange

Account Manager South Canterbury & Southland June 2003 May 2005

Corporate Express

Territory Manager Otago, South Canterbury & Southland 1990 2003

Unilever Australasia

Technical Analyst Dunedin 1987 1990

Ravensdown Fertiliser Co op

Interests

16 years Experience Supporting children and adults with special needs,from different cultural

backgrounds to lead fulfilling lives, focusing on their strengths to help them reach their goals by

employing sensitivity and respect.

Member of International Red Cross

Surfing during evenings and weekends

Windsurfing on lakes and Dunedin Harbour and beaches

Soccer competitive during school years, and social since then

Travelling mainly throughout Australia and South East Asia, enjoying meeting the local people and

experiencing different cultures

Referees

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Paul Clayton Associate Professor Paul Hansen

Teacher Department of Economics

Cam School University of Otago

Taoyuan Dunedin

Taipei

ph: (03) 479 8547 mob: 020********

ph: 090******* (Taipei)

email: ac1gc8@r.postjobfree.com

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