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| Email: tim.cooper@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 |
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (Geography, Spanish and History)
Diploma of Teaching |
Tim is the President of Edenz Colleges. His role is to provide leadership and encouragement to the administration team.
He founded Edenz Colleges in 1987. Thirty years associated with education provided the professional background and skills to develop a successful school. He is currently President of Three Kings United Football Club, the country`s largest sports club.
He enjoys meeting people and family life with three grown children. Active involvement in church and regular competitive squash keeps him alert and fit. He also follows sports and relaxes with reading, meeting people and the occasional movie. |
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| Email: bruce.cleland@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 |
| Skype: bruce.cleland@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (Geography and Mathematics)
Diploma of Teaching |
Bruce is Principal of Edenz, Head of Marketing and Quality Assurance. He specializes in course development and managing the educational programs as well as marketing our four colleges.
Bruce`s background is in education, having taught previously in the secondary sector for 15 years in New Zealand and the UK, before founding his own business which he ran for 15 years.
Bruce has two adult children, and one grandson, and enjoys playing social tennis, reading, gardening, and horse racing. |
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| Email: vivian.fan@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 732 |
| Skype: finance@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Accounting
Diploma of Business |
Since 2005 Vivian has been working at Edenz as our Financial Director and as a key member of the senior management team. In December 2011, Tim Cooper, founder of Edenz, promoted Vivian to the position of Managing Director. Vivian relishes the challenge and intends to implement further improvements, positioning Edenz as New Zealand's premier institution for overseas learners.
VIvian's background includes working in China for over 14 years in accounting-related positions.This also involved running her own, extremely successful business. In 2004 she arrived in New Zealand and has been enjoying this country's unique and relaxing lifestyle ever since with her husband and school-age daughter. She particularly likes reading, traveling and spending as much time with her family as possible. |
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| Email: imran.ali@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 732 |
| Skype: registrar@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
New Zealand Diploma in Business
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Imran`s main focus at Edenz is as an assistant to the Financial Manager. His other roles are as our South Asian Marketer.
He completed his accounting degree in 2009 and his job has now grown from part time to full time staff.
Imran enjoys playing and following Cricket, as well as playing Soccer and Table Tennis. He also likes to stay fit, so tries to go regularly to the gym. |
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| Email: ben.wang@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 732 |
| Skype: ben.wang@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Master of Professional Accounting
Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology |
Ben is as an assistant to the Financial Manager.
He is easy going, optimistic and energetic. He loves pop and rock music. Basketball is his favourite daily sport activity. |
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| Email: hr@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 735 |
| Skype: hr@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Communication Science)
Graduate Dip in HR |
Mellisha takes care of the HR Administration as well as providing support to Staff and Management.
Mellisha was born and raised in Durban, South Africa. She emigrated to New Zealand with her family for a better and safer lifestyle several years ago.
She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, watching movies, listening to music, fashion and working out at the gym. |
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| Email: registrar@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 732 |
| Skype: enrol@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Diploma of MYOB Accounting Software
Bachelor in BBA |
Wannee is working as a Registrar at Edenz.
Her main responsibility is to help register students, update their information regularly and catalogue students’ records.
Before she came to New Zealand, she studied Chinese and worked in China for 2 years.
She loves cooking, traveling and she enjoys watching movies in her spare time. |
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| Email: wang.peng@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 739 |
| Skype: operation@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor in Commerce
Diploma of Business |
Thomas has been working at Edenz since 2006. Now he is the schools Operations Manager. It is his responsibility to ensure that all areas of the school are maintained in top condition.
Thomas graduated from a university in China in Computer Science, and decided to come to NZ for work experience.
He loves playing on-line games and basketball. He also loves helping others. |
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Unitec Certificate in Employment Skills |
Matthew is the Operations Assistant. He works closey with the Operations Manager.
Matthew was born in South Africa, but has lived most of his life in New Zealand. Matthew has a sister and father who live abroad, he enjoys travelling to visit them.
Matthew likes watching sport, he plays for a cricket team, he also enjoys going to the beach and sometimes fishing.
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| Email: elena.bogdaeva@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 724 |
| Skype: europe@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics and Translation)
Certificate in Language Teaching to Adults(CELTA - Cambridge) |
At Edenz, Elena looks after the Russian and European markets and provides support and advice to international students from that region.
As an experienced IELTS and OET teacher, she is helping the development of those courses at Edenz.
For the past 9 and a half years Elena has worked as a language teacher and an agent in 4 different countries and has working experience with students of various nationalities and backgrounds. In New Zealand she worked as a Head Teacher at a language school in the South Island before moving to Auckland.
Elena enjoys travelling, meeting people from different cultures, and learning languages. |
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| Email: homestay@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 725 |
| Skype: homestay@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Master of Business Administration |
Misako is our Marketer/Counselor for Japan. She also arranges the homestay placements and visits prospective families.
Before working as a Japanese agent and for a language school in Auckland, Misako worked for World News in London and Tokyo, and studied Business in Paris with her Master of Business Administration under her belt. She has been to more than 20 cities in the world in order to broaden her views on cultural diversity. Misako has also taught English to children in Tokyo, and helped an educational business between Australia and Japan.
Her interests are mainly focused on learning about kiwi culture, as well as reading books with her son. |
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| Email: welcome@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 722 |
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Latai is Edenz Auckland Campus's receptionist.
She currently has put her University studies on hold as she re-considers the direction of her future career.
Latai enjoys everything good in life. |
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| Email: doris.schoeller@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 7 578 3936 |
| Skype: tauranga@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
MA in Translation Studies
Diploma in Media Studies
Trinity Certificate in TESOL
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Doris is the Principal of Edenz Tauranga Campus. She set up the campus from scratch and is responsible for its smooth running in line with Edenz Auckland Campus. She also teaches ESOL.
Originally from Austria, she came to New Zealand in 2001 after having lived in Ireland for 15 years. She spent 7 years teaching at University College Cork. She also successfully ran her own translation company.
She loves travelling, dancing, and meeting people from different cultures. She is the secretary of Greerton Swim Club, an avid supporter of her daughter’s swimming career and spends a lot of time in pools. |
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| Email: antonio.franco@edenz.ac.nz |
| Phone: +64 7 578 3936 |
| Skype: southamerica@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
MBA in Marketing and Business
Bachelor in Marketing and Publicity |
Antonio is our South American marketer, with 14 years of experience in marketing and focusing on products and services management.
In 2004 Antonio decided to take on a new challenge and came to New Zealand. Since then he has been working in the Education Industry and at Edenz Colleges, he is looking after the South and Central American Markets.
He loves sports in general, but absolutely crazy about soccer! He also like movies, travelling and making friends. |
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| Email: antonio.franco@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 7 578 3936 |
| Skype: southamerica@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
MBA in Marketing and Business
Bachelor in Marketing and Publicity |
Antonio is our South American marketer, with 14 years of experience in marketing and focusing on products and services management.
In 2004 Antonio decided to take on a new challenge and came to New Zealand. Since then he has been working in the Education Industry and at Edenz Colleges, he is looking after the South and Central American Markets.
He loves sports in general, but absolutely crazy about soccer! He also like movies, travelling and making friends. |
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| Email: latinamerica@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext.729 |
| Skype: middleeast@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelors in Propoganda and Marketing |
Bruna is our South American and Middle East Marketer. She graduated with a degree in Marketing and is also currently studying part time towards the Diploma of Business at Edenz.
Bruna loves to travel and meet different people and learn about their culture. She also enjoyes reading(especially biographies). |
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| Email: cheril.calling@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext.728 |
| Skype: philippines@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management |
Cheril is looking after and developing the Philippines market for Edenz Colleges. She provides support to international students while maintaining long-term relationships with agents for Edenz.
She has 9 years marketing experience promoting New Zealand Education, Creative and ICT industries as a Business Development Manager at NZTE Manila office. Cheril’s travel to some countries in the Southeast Asian region made her appreciate multicultural society.
Cheril is fond of fashion styling and jewellery making. She also loves travelling, biking. Reading inspirational books and meeting new people. |
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| Email: david.gao@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 721 |
| Skype: china@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) |
David is our China marketer, and with his excellent skills in design, is able to lead the team charged with the redesign of the school buildings and brochures.
His skills in design and ability to think laterally come from having previous experience in technical electronics and almost 10 years of work experience in marketing in China.
David loves to make friends. He enjoys his family life with his wife and his lovely daughter in Auckland. He likes reading and travelling and is a good chef at home. |
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| Email: elena.bogdaeva@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 724 |
| Skype: europe@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics and Translation)
Certificate in Language Teaching to Adults(CELTA - Cambridge) |
At Edenz, Elena looks after the Russian and European markets and provides support and advice to international students from that region.
As an experienced IELTS and OET teacher, she is helping the development of those courses at Edenz.
For the past 9 and a half years Elena has worked as a language teacher and an agent in 4 different countries and has working experience with students of various nationalities and backgrounds. In New Zealand she worked as a Head Teacher at a language school in the South Island before moving to Auckland.
Elena enjoys travelling, meeting people from different cultures, and learning languages. |
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| Email: vietnam@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 725 |
| Skype: vietnam@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Law
Accounting Certificate |
Holly is our Counsellor and Marketing Manager for Vietnam at Edenz.
She has 12 years experience working in Marketing. Her previous job was a Credit/Marketing Manager for one of Vietnam's largest banks. Since coming to New Zealand she has obtained several Certificates, including MYOB and Management.
Holly enjoys walking, cooking, sports and spending time with family and friends. As well she enjoys meeting people from different nationalities and cultures (and eating their food). |
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| Email: jenny.marketing@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 710 |
| Skype: southeastasia@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business Management |
Jenny looks after the South East Asia Market, providing support and advice to international students from that region. Prior to working at Edenz Jenny worked extensively with international students and in customer service roles.
Jenny enjoys travelling, meeting new people, photography and cooking. |
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| Email: misako.japanmarketing@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 725 |
| Skype: japan@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Master of Business Administration |
Misako is our Marketer/Counselor for Japan. She also arranges the homestay placements and visits prospective families.
Before working as a Japanese agent and for a language school in Auckland, Misako worked for World News in London and Tokyo, and studied Business in Paris with her Master of Business Administration under her belt. She has been to more than 20 cities in the world in order to broaden her views on cultural diversity. Misako has also taught English to children in Tokyo, and helped an educational business between Australia and Japan.
Her interests are mainly focused on learning about kiwi culture, as well as reading books with her son. |
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| Email: sh.han@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 738 |
| Skype: korea@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor in Art (Education)
Diploma of Business |
Sunny has been looking after the Korean market for Edenz since 2004. She is often the first to greet a new student and has built a great business relationship throughout the Korean agency network.
In South Korea she was the owner of a Foreign Language School for 2 years and worked at a Foreign Language Institute for 6 years.
She enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies and reading books. Taking walks in parks and beaches are also some of her favorite things to do.
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| Email: sam.forde@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 374 5766 |
| Skype: marketing.exec@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (Spanish& Political Studies)
Certificate in TESOL |
Sam likes his married life and sports, such as rugby, surfing, and free-diving. He also interested in guitar, travel, Australian Reds and good TV series. |
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| Email: india@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 728 |
| Skype: india@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelors in Mass Media-Advertising
Masters in Management Studies-Marketing
PGDiploma in Second Language Teaching (ESL)
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Shweta is the Counsellor and Marketing Manager for India at Edenz.
Before joining Edenz, she worked at a multinational advertising agency and then as an ESOL teacher in Hamilton. A voice-over artist for radio and television, Shweta is known for her funny cartoon voices at Edenz.
She is a theatre enthusiast and enjoys her religious activites, singing, dancing, bush walks and of course TALKING!!!! |
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| Email: yo.marketing@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +66 81 423 9391 |
| Skype: thailand@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Political Science (International Relations) |
Yo is responsible for the South East Asia Regional Market at Edenz, particularly Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia. She is currently working for Edenz out of Bangkok, Thailand.
She has 10 years experience in the New Zealand education industry, working as a Business Development Manager (Education) for New Zealand Trade & Enterprise – Bangkok Office.
Yo enjoys travelling and sightseeing. |
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| Email: david.gao@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 721 |
| Skype: china@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) |
David is our China marketer, and with his excellent skills in design, is able to lead the team charged with the redesign of the school buildings and brochures.
His skills in design and ability to think laterally come from having previous experience in technical electronics and almost 10 years of work experience in marketing in China.
David loves to make friends. He enjoys his family life with his wife and his lovely daughter in Auckland. He likes reading and travelling and is a good chef at home. |
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| Email: kit@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 740 |
| Skype: website@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Architecture (Honors)
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
General Manager Certificate |
Kit is a lecturer in our Business Department, and designer. She teaches digital media papers for the e-Business Diploma course, and gives student support on job searching. She specialises in multimedia and is responsible for redesigning the promotional materials, and website for school.
Kit graduated from the University of Auckland with 2 Bachelor Degrees in Architecture with honors. She is also a qualified barista and qualified workplace first aider.
Outside the school, she tries her hand at many things. She loves photography, traveling, and outdoor activities, such as golf and snowboarding. |
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| Email: frank.xing@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 740 |
| Skype: design@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Design)
Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours)
Currently studying Master of Design |
Frank is a design assistant in our Edenz design team. His role is to design the Visual Identity System for our school and design a series of promotion materials.
With the passion to be a great designer, Frank came to New Zealand from China to continue his design study and journey. This green and peaceful country provides him a enjoyable life, and a longing for the unknown future.
He believes that wisdom comes from his interest in reading and thinking. |
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| Email: jocelyn.sinclair@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 740 |
| Skype: dos@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Licentiate Diploma in TESOL
Trinity Certificate in TESOL |
As the DOS, Jocelyn is responsible for ensuring the best teachers are in front of each class. She loves the student contact and welfare aspect of her job, and dealing with the variety and challenges that every day brings.
She has a clerical/administrative background and 8 years experience in ESOL teaching, which has led to her present position at Edenz.
She enjoys long walks, reading and films; and spending time at home with her family. |
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| Email: kristine.geldard@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 733 |
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics and App. Linguistics)
Certificate in Language Teaching to Adults(CELTA - Cambridge)
Trinity Postgraduate Diploma in TESOL |
Kris has been worked at Edenz since 2001, teaching ESOL, IELTS, and TESOL.
Her teenage son keeps her on her toes, and likes to go camping and swimming together in the summers.
Kris loves fishing, reading and staying in touch with friends who are scattered around the globe. |
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (Chinese)
Certificate in Language Teaching to Adults(CELTA - Cambridge)
Working towards MA in Applied Linguistics |
Andrew is teaching ESOL at Edenz.
He was born and grew up in Palmerston North, but was bored. He has lived in England, China, and most recently for six months in Brazil. He’s fascinated by language and really believes in the possibility of breaking down barriers to communication between cultures which is why he learned Chinese and became in involved in language teaching.
Andrew can get by in Chinese and when he finishes his MA he hope to learn Tibetan and Portuguese. Apart from professional interests his main loves are food and cooking, walking and the great outdoors. |
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Qualification
Certificate in Language Teaching to Adults(CELTA - Cambridge) |
Andrew is teaching ESOL at Edenz.
He comes from the UK originally, his mother's Italian and his father's Welsh, which makes him a bit of a mixture. However, it also means he understands his students' sense of culture clash.
Before teaching, he spent about ten years working in the advertising industry as a copywriter. He is married with three beautiful children.
In his spare time (and one day he'll have more), he enjoys movies, digital photography, music composition, poetry, theology and sharing good times with friends and family. |
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Qualification
Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Business Studies
Trinity Certificate in TESOL |
Cathy is teaching ESOL at Edenz.
She has completed the Trinity TESOL Certificate here at Edenz! She would love to take her experience and head overseas, specifically South America to teach and immerse herself in their culture.
In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, running, surfing (loves the outdoors) and socializing with friends. She also enjoys a variety of music, going to concerts and curling up with a good book. |
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| Email: edson.eduardo.tavares@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 |
Qualification
Trinity Certificate in TESOL
Proficiency Certificate, University of Michigan
TOEFL Certificate |
Edson has 30 years experience in teaching ESOL and previously ran his own school. He has taught in Brazil, Japan, Canada and Iraq.
He has always loved sports, travelling and photography. Married to Eliane, he enjoys spending time with their 3 kids. |
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (English Lit, Art History) Philosophy, Psychology, Anthropology
Diploma of Secondary Teaching |
Fiona is teaching ESOL at Edenz.
She taught ESOL for 7 years in Sydney and Auckland, and spent one year as director of a small school on the Gold Coast.
Fiona loves the Arts and studied for 17 years. She performs in a local band and loves animals. Her philosophy is – Smile at people because maybe no one else will today. She is an expert kick boxer as well! She has had three K.O.s. |
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Qualification
Post-Graduated: Specialisation in the English Language (Brazil)
Degree: Teaching Credential in English Language(Brazil)
Other: Teaching Young Children(Canada)
Trinity Postgraduate Diploma in TESOL |
Gabriela is teaching ESOL at Edenz.
She was an English teacher in Brazil, teaching in a private English School in Rio Grande do Sul and some private classes as well. She also did some volunteer work at Sao Lucas Hospital being a storyteller for children who had cancer.
Her hobbies include spending time with friends, reading and travelling. |
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics, English Language Teaching, Sociology)
Trinity Certificate in TESOL |
Jeremy teaches General English at Edenz.
He is in the process of completing a Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics, Spanish, Geography, and Sociology). He spent a couple of years studying and working in Argentina and United Kingdom.
Jeremy plays football (indoor and outdoor) at a high level. He is involved in University groups, including the Christian fellowship. Jeremy enjoys his involvement in church activities and as a youth group leader. |
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Qualification
Trinity Certificate in TESOL
Master Degree in Modern European History |
James is teaching ESOL at Edenz.
In the past he has worked as a vegan cook, bartender, builder, lumberjack, and a community college lecturer in world history.
He is from the USA originally, but has lived in New Zealand since 2007. He enjoys studying history, ultimate Frisbee, traveling, movies, sports, and he is trying to learn Arabic.
He is terrible at table tennis. |
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Diploma in Film and TV
TESOL Certificate |
Mervyn spent four years in Italy teaching English as a second language. He returned to New Zealand in 2009.
Mervyn enjoys writing, reading, running, and spending time running a charity based on the supply of water to developing countries. |
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| Email: sveta.gubanova@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 |
Qualification
Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL
Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching
Diploma in Linguistics and Language Teaching (English and French) |
Svetlana is an ESOL teacher.
Before coming to New Zealand, she lived and worked in Russia and Chile. She likes trekking, snowboarding, scuba-diving and also loves reading. |
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| Email: esol.tauranga@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 7 578 3936 |
Qualification
Certificate in Language Teaching to Adults(CELTA - Cambridge) |
Karen is an ESOL teacher at Edenz (Tauranga Campus).
She has taught English for more than 13 years to all levels, and for international exam preparation in Turkey, Italy and New Zealand.
Her main interests are visual and performing arts, including theatre, film, music, literature, painting and sculpture. At the moment she is doing a refresher course in Maori language at Te Wananga O Aotearoa. She rides a bike and doesn’t own a car. |
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| Email: ielts.tga@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Dip.E.S.C.I. Ecole Supérieure France
Assoc. A.I.C.M (Aust) Aust Inst. of Mgt.
Cert. ESOL (N.Z)
Permanent Teacher Registration
French Primary Schools Academie de Lyon
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Lynette specialises in the IELTS examination which she teaches at Edenz Colleges Tauranga Campus, as well as ESOL classes. She has been teaching English for about 18 years, at the University of Waikato and in a French University and French Language schools teaching international examinations like TOEIC.
Her past business career includes a management position for a French recruitment company and work for the European Union. She is bi-lingual in French and English.
Her main interests are study of the Romanesque period, reading of history, French films and language as well as cooking. |
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| Email: esol.tauranga@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 7 578 3936 |
Qualification
MA in TESOL
Post. Grad. Dip. Second Language Teaching
Bachelor of Business Studies |
Liz is teaching the Organisation and Management as well as the Business Communications Modules of the Business Diploma and she is also part of the Tauranga TESOL team.
She just returned from 7 years overseas where she taught in South Korea and England.
She is interested in people, enjoys scuba diving and hiking when she can, and loves spending time with her grand children. |
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| Email: esol.tauranga@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 7 578 3936 |
Qualification
BA honours degree in English Literature with Spanish subsidiary
Post Graduate Certificate in teaching English, Drama and Humanities
Trinity College TESOL |
Miriam is teaching Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate level students as well as TESOL trainees at Edenz in Tauranga and is loving working with interesting people from a diverse range of cultures.
She began teaching English in high school in the UK. Since then she has worked in Asia and the South Pacific, including nearly ten years teaching at Universities in China and New Zealand.
She enjoys experiencing different cultures, yet appreciating the things that has in common with one another. She also has a passion for sailing, swimming, the beach and cooking! |
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| Email: mike.currie@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 733 |
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (English)
RSA Diploma Cambridge
RSA TESOL Teaching
Certificate in Language Teaching to Adults(CELTA - Cambridge) |
Mike is head of Edenz teacher training program.
He has a very wide experience, having taught for 3 years in Brazil, 6 years in London and has trained and taught in NZ since 2001.
He enjoys playing chess, Scrabble, squash, reading, watching movies, dancing, jogging. He has a young daughter who is a sweetie and is the ‘apple of her father’s eye’. |
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| Email: kristine.geldard@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 733 |
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics and App. Linguistics)
Certificate in Language Teaching to Adults(CELTA - Cambridge)
Trinity Postgraduate Diploma in TESOL |
Kris has been worked at Edenz since 2001, teaching ESOL, IELTS, and TESOL.
Her teenage son keeps her on her toes, and likes to go camping and swimming together in the summers.
Kris loves fishing, reading and staying in touch with friends who are scattered around the globe. |
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| Email: rose@edenz.com |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 |
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts
DipMus (Exec)
LRSM, FTCL, Prof Stud
RSA Cert in TESOL,
Trinity Diploma in TESOL
Bachelor in Counseling |
Rose is on the Edenz TESOL teacher training team, and also provides counseling services through a private trust.
She enjoys walking, reading, movies and playing music. |
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| Email: esol.tauranga@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 7 578 3936 |
Qualification
MA in TESOL
Post. Grad. Dip. Second Language Teaching
Bachelor of Business Studies |
Liz is teaching the Organisation and Management as well as the Business Communications Modules of the Business Diploma and she is also part of the Tauranga TESOL team.
She just returned from 7 years overseas where she taught in South Korea and England.
She is interested in people, enjoys scuba diving and hiking when she can, and loves spending time with her grand children. |
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| Email: esol.tauranga@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 7 578 3936 |
Qualification
BA honours degree in English Literature with Spanish subsidiary
Post Graduate Certificate in teaching English, Drama and Humanities
Trinity College TESOL |
Miriam is teaching Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate level students as well as TESOL trainees at Edenz in Tauranga and is loving working with interesting people from a diverse range of cultures.
She began teaching English in high school in the UK. Since then she has worked in Asia and the South Pacific, including nearly ten years teaching at Universities in China and New Zealand.
She enjoys experiencing different cultures, yet appreciating the things that has in common with one another. She also has a passion for sailing, swimming, the beach and cooking! |
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| Email: business.dept@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 715 |
| Skype: hod.business@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Masters of Business Administration (Otago)
Diploma of Horticulture (Lincoln) |
Alistair is Head of the Business College, and all of the overseas Business programmes.
Alistair’s background has previously been in Horticulture (6 years) and Banking & Finance (13 years) including 3 years in Papua New Guinea. The last 10 years have been in Secondary and Tertiary Education in Indonesia.
Alistair has two grown children, and is enjoying being back in New Zealand. Interests are swimming, trekking, Rotary International and Toastmasters International. |
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Qualification
TESOL Trinity Course
Master of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in Literature |
Ara is a Business English Teacher at Edenz.
Prior to working at Edenz, Ara was a Marketing Assistant at one of the Investment houses in the Philippines.
She is a trained Secondary School Teacher and also worked as an English Teacher in a Language center in the Philippines.
Ara loves reading, travelling, playing volleyball, badminton, she enjoys church activities and joining Christian groups. |
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| Email: ash.malho@edenz.ac.nz |
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Qualification
Masters of Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts (Tourism and Geography) |
In the least few years Anare has been working for other Academic Institutions, i.e. AUT & AIS St. Helens. He spent around 10 years in the private sector predominantly in Tourism and travelled extensively around New Zealand and globally on marketing based initiatives.
Anare has a keen interets in various sporting activities. He loves spending time with his family and reading/watching non fiction books and documentaries. |
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| Email: myob@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 |
Qualification
Bachelor of Business Accounting
Post Graduate in International Communications |
Karren has been teaching NZ Diploma in Business for the past ten years. Her primary teaching subjects are in the areas of Accounting and Finance. She has also taught Marketing and Management extensively.
At Edenz, Karren has been involved in the development of the MYOB Certificate and Diploma. This is an Edenz Colleges initiative run in conjunction with MYOB and has proven to be very popular for those students with an interest in Accounting and Administration of business entities.
Karren’s previous work involved working for a Merchant Bank, NZ Chartered Accounting experience and Public Relations work. Karren maintains a keen interest in the NZ financial markets and general business economy.
Karren has a keen interest in all sports and has played Hockey and Cricket at a Representative level. However, now limited to being a supporter only, she is a regular fixture at many Auckland and New Zealand Cricket matches played throughout the country. |
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| Email: kit@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 Ext. 740 |
| Skype: website@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor of Architecture (Honors)
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
General Manager Certificate
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Kit is a lecturer in our Business Department, and designer. She teaches digital media papers for the e-Business Diploma course, and gives student support on job searching. She specialises in multimedia and is responsible for redesigning the promotional materials, and website for school.
Kit graduated from the University of Auckland with 2 Bachelor Degrees in Architecture with honors. She is also a qualified barista and qualified workplace first aider.
Outside the school, she tries her hand at many things. She loves photography, traveling, and outdoor activities, such as golf and snowboarding. |
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Qualification
Bachelor of Computer Science |
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| Email: accounting.dip@edenz.co.nz |
| Phone: +64 9 309 5208 |
Qualification
Bachelor of Business Studies ( Marketing)
Diploma of Business
Post Graduate Certificate in Education |
Stuart is working at Edenz Business College as a lecturer.
He has 10 years multinational business experience, worked at Mobil Oil, NZDairy foods (now Fonterra). He also has 3 years New Zealand small business experience and 6 years teaching experience.
He is from Wellington (NZ) and lives on an Island. He is a father of 3 and likes fishing, kayaking, and good coffee. |
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Qualification
PG Dip Fin (Inv Analysis)
BCA
ASB (Speech New Zealand)
Speech New Zealand
Trustees Corporation Of New Zealand |
Victoria teaches Business Diploma subjects at Edenz, particularly International Marketing.
Victoria is also the Executive director of Polish Ltd a Personal Branding, formal presentation, interview technique and media skills company.
Victoria was an Equity analyst on both the Buy and Sell side in NZ, the UK and Australia. Most recently she maintained a position as a Senior Associate at Perpetual Trust, a Corporate Trust, expanding her business background to include Law, and Securities Law.
As a Director of Polish, she is now employed to run corporate in-house training for institutions to help motivate and develop front line teams; as well as individual clients.
When not working she has a healthy interest in the Arts, Opera and Film. She is currently studying Italian and hopes to one day have the opportunity to live and work in Italy. |
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LLB/BA (Major in Political Science) |
Genevieve is Teaching the Commercial Law paper at Edenz, Tauranga.
She is also a Barrister specialising in Criminal and Civil Litigation and has been living and working in Tauranga since 2004. She previously worked in Melbourne, initially in an in-house role for a claims company specialising in public and professional indemnity claims. She then worked for one of Australia's leading insurance law firms, specialising in civil litigation with a professional liability focus.
Outside of her work as a lawyer, she is a mother of two which keeps her very busy. If and when she gets some time, she also enjoys singing and has appeared in local musical theatre productions. |
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Qualification
MA in TESOL
Post. Grad. Dip. Second Language Teaching
Bachelor of Business Studies |
Liz is teaching a variety of classes, predominately TESOL, but also Business English and ESOL classes. She has a B.A. in Business Studies and teaches the Organisation and Management Module.
She just returned from 7 years overseas where she taught in South Korea and England.
She is interested in people, enjoys scuba diving and hiking when she can, and loves spending time with her grand children. |
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (Law) |
Ned is teaching the Business Law module of the Edenz Diploma in Business Level 5.
He is a solicitor of the High Court of Ireland and a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. He has been practising law for the past 15 years specialising mainly in human rights, immigration and employment law. He has taught Legal Systems at the University of Waikato (Tauranga campus) and is currently practising as a Barrister.
He enjoys drinking beer, cooking and eating nice food, as well as listening to nice music. |
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BA(Hons) Media and Religion |
Pippa has been in business focusing mainly around business systems, project co-ordination and marketing across a broad range of industries. She has also tutored at the University of Waikato in Media.
Currently she is undertaking her Masters remotely with the University of Waikato focuing on New Media. She is completing this under the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship and the University of Waikato Masters Scholarship.
With four children, she is very busy. However, she is involved in the Arts and enjoys playing Guitar, creating art films, as well as photography and digital imaging. |
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| Email: rebeeca.goldingham@edenz.co.nz |
Qualification
Bachelor in Business Majoring in Accounting
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary)
New Zealand Certificate in Business |
Rebecca is a lecturer of Economics at Edenz College in Tauranga. One of her other areas of specialization is Accounting.
She has been tutoring business subjects over the lasts three years, at the Bay Of Plenty Polytechnic and other organizations. She also trained as a secondary school teacher.
She has two boys, one is 12 and the other is 7, and is pretty busy working and raising them. She enjoys gardening and walking when she has the time. |
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