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I’m a developer from New Zealand who specializes in WordPress and WordPress content.
As well as web development, I have also worked as an language tutor and teacher, and as a journalist.
I have worked mainly as a contractor for agencies, and for a variety of small businesses.
I am good at finding creative solutions and meeting deadlines.
Skills
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Work Experience
Online ESL Teacher at Engoo Global
January 1, 2019 - PresentEnglish Teacher at Vietnam International School
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020Taught English to high school students in Nha Trang, Vietnam; January–July 2020.
Technology Teacher (in English) at Rayong Wittayakom School
May 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019Sole technology/English teacher; roster of 400+ students over 15 streams; wrote and marked lesson plans, assignments, and exams.
Tutor at English Language Partners
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Tutor in Whangarei; 2017–2019.
Freelance Web Developer at Urban Legend web
January 1, 2001 - PresentWordPress-focused development; HTML/CSS/JS templates; some backend with a custom CMS (ASP); freelance since 2001.
Web Developer at McGovern & Associates
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2011Produced dozens of websites; HTML/CSS/JS templates; WordPress later; last site feut.org.nz (2011).
System Administrator at Easinet
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2011Webserver and mail server admin on Linux; built and managed software.
Web Developer (Contract on-call) at Vodafone New Zealand Ltd.
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Contract on-call web development work.
Journalist / Freelance Writer at Various NZ publications (NZ Herald, Central Leader, Pacific Way, Women's Weekly)
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 2004Journalist and freelancer; produced news content and feature articles from 1988 to 2004.
Online ESL Teacher at Engoo
January 1, 2019 - PresentTeaching English as a Second Language online to adult learners, focusing on communicative skills and lesson planning for diverse Japanese students.
English Teacher (High School) at Vietnam International School
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020Taught English to high school students in Nha Trang; also delivered technology-in-English instruction and prepared lesson plans, assignments and exams.
Technology Teacher (English) at Rayong Wittayakom
May 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019 Sole technology / English teacher; managed a teaching roster of 400+ students across six form streams; wrote and marked lesson plans, assignments and exams.
Freelance Web Developer at Urban Legend Web
January 1, 2000 - PresentProduced dozens of WordPress sites and HTML/CSS/JS templates for small to medium businesses; ongoing contract work.
Web Administrator / Developer at Easinet
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2011Built, configured and managed a Linux-based webserver and mail server; maintained web and application services.
Web Developer (Contract) at Vodafone New Zealand Ltd.
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Contract web development work for Vodafone NZ; frontend and integration tasks.
Journalist / Freelance at Various Publications
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 2004PProduced news content and feature articles for The New Zealand Herald, Central Leader, Pacific Way, Women's Weekly and other outlets.
Web Developer at Urban Legend Web (Self-Employed) / McGovern & Associates
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2011Spearheaded web development, WordPress theme customization, and front-end coding; contributed to projects for SMBs and some agency work (WordPress-centric).
Freelance Web Developer at Urban Legend Web
January 1, 2011 - PresentContinued freelance web development work, focusing on WordPress and custom HTML/CSS/JS templates.
ESL online teacher at Engoo Global
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025Teaching online ESL to predominantly Japanese adult students; ongoing since 2017 (Engoo and other platforms).
English teacher at Singapore Vietnam International School
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020Taught English in a high school in Nha Trang, Vietnam; students aged 13–16.
Technology teacher, in English at Rayong Wittayakom School
May 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019Sole technology / English teacher; roster of 400+ students over 15 streams; wrote and marked lesson plans, assignments, and exams.
Tutor at English Language Partners, Whangarei
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Tutor for English language learners in Whangarei, NZ.
English Teacher at Singapore-Vietnam International School
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020Taught English in a high school setting; students aged 13–16; located in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
Technology Teacher (Teaching in English) at Rayong Wittayakom School
May 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019Sole technology/English teacher; managed a roster of 400+ students across 6 form streams; wrote and marked lesson plans, assignments, and exams.
Tutor at English Language Partners (Whangarei)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019English language tutoring; provided support to learners.
Web Developer at Urban Legend Web (Freelance)
January 1, 2001 - PresentFreelance web development focusing on WordPress; HTML/CSS/JavaScript coding; WooCommerce; project-based work.
Journalist / Freelancer at Various NZ publications (The New Zealand Herald, Central Leader, Pacific Way, Women's Weekly)
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 2004Produced news content and feature articles; freelance journalism across multiple New Zealand publications.
English Teacher at Singapore-Vietnam International School, Nha Trang
January 1, 2020 - PresentEnglish language teacher for students aged 13-16; taught technology in English; managed a roster of 400+ students across 15 form streams; prepared and marked lesson plans, assignments, and exams.
Web Administrator & Developer at Easinet, Whangarei
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2011Built, configured, and managed a Linux-based webserver and mail server; ensured site reliability and security.
Web Developer (Contract on Call) at Vodafone New Zealand Ltd.
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Contract web development work for Vodafone NZ; contributed to website projects and ongoing site maintenance.
Journalist / Freelance Writer at Various NZ Publications (The New Zealand Herald, Central Leader, Pacific Way, Women's Weekly)
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 2004Produced news content and feature articles; over 15 years of journalism experience across multiple publications.
Education
TEFL Certificate at Full Circle
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019ESOL Tutor Certificate at English Language Partners
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5) at TOPNZ
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Bachelor of Arts at Victoria University, Wellington
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1987Arts at Waikato University
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1986TEFL Certificate at Full Circle
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019ESOL Tutor Certificate (40 hrs) at English Language Partners
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5) at TOPNZ
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Bachelor of Arts at Victoria University, Wellington
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1987Arts & Studies (English, Politics, Philosophy; Maths, Business) at Waikato University
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1986TEFL Certificate at Full Circle
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019Certificate, ESOL Tutor (40 hrs) at English Language Partners
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5) at TOPNZ
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Bachelor of Arts degree at Victoria University, Wellington
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1987Bachelor of Arts degree at Waikato University
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1986TEFL Certificate at Full Circle
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019ESOL Tutor Certificate at English Language Partners
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5) at TOPNZ
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Bachelor of Arts at Victoria University, Wellington
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1987Undergraduate studies (Arts, English, Politics, Philosophy; Maths; Business) at Waikato University
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1986Arts (English, Politics, Philosophy), Maths, Business at Waikato University
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1986Bachelor of Arts degree at Victoria University, Wellington
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1987Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5) at TOPNZ
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2025Qualifications
TEFL Certificate
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019ESOL Tutor Certificate
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018TEFL Certificate
October 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025ESOL Tutor Certificate (40 hrs)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2025Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2025Bachelor of Arts
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 2025TEFL Certificate, Full Circle
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019ESOL Tutor Certificate (40 hrs)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Diploma Library & Information Systems (Level 5)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Bachelor of Arts degree
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1986NZ Police Check
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2025Thai Police Clearance
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025TEFL Certificate (Full Circle, 160 hours)
October 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025ESOL Tutor Certificate (40 hours)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications
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