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Strengths
Patience - Tessa has a calming presence and a positive attitude.
High level of emotional intelligence - Tessa understands people and emotions.
Non-judgmental listener - Tessa provides a safe space for people to be themselves.
Wellbeing focused - Tessa has a genuine care for people to be able to function at their best.
Experienced the hard-knocks of life - Tessa knows how hard life can be and has learnt strategies to support her wellbeing, she has empathy and resilience.
Master's degree in
Teaching (Primary)
Bachelor's degree in
Applied Science (Psychology)
Diploma in
Professional Coaching
Values
Creativity
To problem solve and express yourself
Discovery
To continuously learn to unlock your full potential
Inspiration
Being excited about life and the possibilities it brings
Respect
Being respectful of individual needs and experiences
Education
Can sensitively collect, collate, and condense information into relatable and meaningful content to inform and advocate.
Can problem-solve and offer practical workable solutions.
Research, communication skills, report writing, planning and organisation skills.
Strategic planning
WELLBEING
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
EMPOWERMENT
PROBLEM-SOLVING
10+ YEARS WORKING AT UNIVERSITIES IN NZ
Conferences
Co-authored and presented paper titled "Raising equity and diversity awareness within a Faculty of Engineering". Presented at the Student Transitions Achievement Retention and Success (STARS) conference
Presented at the Association for Tertiary Education Management conference. Enhancing wellbeing at Auckland Law School by reshaping the meaning of ‘success’ and providing opportunities for student engagement.
Published Journal Article
Tessa is infectiously positive and is wholly focused on wellbeing and helping others feel better about the journey we call life.
Tessa is able to validate your experience and feelings in a way that makes you feel seen and understood.
Of all the people I've connected with, Tessa has helped me the most, she has a calming voice and her emotional literacy is her super strength!
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