Taimana W.

Tuuhia
808.383.0617 ttuuhia@go.byuh.edu

Profile

Fluent in reading, writing and speaking in French, Tahitian, Bislama (Vanuatu) and
English
Currently enrolled in the TESOL Ed program at Brigham Young University-Hawaii as a
senior. My main focus is teaching English to second language learners students at
the high school and college level.

Education/Achievement

Bachelor of Arts in TESOL Education

February 2017
Brigham Young University Hawaii
Laie-HI
Minor in English International Language (MIEIL)
Cumulative GPA 3.38
Member of BYU-H TESOL Society

Experience

Sales Agent
November 2015-Present
Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC)
Laie, HI
Manage 50+ customer calls per day with 100% satisfaction
Counsel customers in answering questions about the 20 tour packages of the PCC
Perform reliable and problem solving workmanship which co-workers look at for
guidance
Multi-Purpose Guide
January
2013 to July 2014
Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC)
Laie, HI
Taught language, history, and cultures of 7 Polynesian islands to groups of 15-20
people
Achieved good rapport amongst guests from diverse backgrounds
Exceeded guest expectations during VIP tours

Volunteer Experience
English Tutor

March to Present
Brigham Young University of Hawaii
Laie, HI
Tutored EIL students on grammar, reading, speaking and listening strategies
Wrote lessons focused on the above criteria
Missionary for the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter Day Saints
2010 December 2012

April

Port-Vila Vanuatu Mission

Noumea, New
Caledonia
Trained groups of 7 people with skills in teaching, organization, and time
management
Conducted life improvement lessons in French to people from diverse circumstances
and cultural backgrounds
Vice President
November 2015February 2016
BYUH Tahitian Student Chapter
Laie, HI
Coordinated the different operations of the chapter (activities, field trips,
lectures)
Directed and organized meetings
Oversaw the finances of the chapter