Dana Taylor
Dana has taught English language learners at IPU New Zealand since August 2003. She holds a Master of TESOL Leadership with Distinction from Massey University as well as a Licentiate of Trinity College London Diploma in TESOL with Distinction. She is currently working towards a PhD in Humanities (Applied Linguistics). Dana manages business and tourism programmes, teaches vocational English, and trains teachers.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master of TESOL Leadership with Distinction, Trinity LTCL Diploma (TESOL) with Distinction, Diploma in Copywriting with Distinction, Postgraduate Diploma of International Studies (Environment) with Distinction, Cambridge CELTA, Bachelor of Business Studies (Communication Management)
PAPERS TAUGHT
Work experience and internship papers, Trinity CertTESOL seminars
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Identity transformation in international work experience students
COUNTRIES LIVED IN
Australia, New Zealand.
PREVIOUS ROLES
ESOL teacher in Wellington, New Zealand. Life insurance underwriter. Financial services consultant. Banking consultant and administrator.
COMMUNITY WORK / INTERESTS
Facilitating communication skills workshops for community groups
MY PASSIONS
Making coffee and chocolate for friends and family
"When eating an elephant, take one bite at a time"
- Creighton Abrams