Graeme Peter Alexander Dee
BA (Hist), Diploma Ed, Dip Soc. Sci. Geog

Education
Batchelor Of Arts, Canterbury University 1962
Christchurch College Of Education 1962
Diploma of Education (Dip Ed), Massey University 1981
Diploma of Social Science (Geography), Massey University, 1984 

 
TEFL Qualifications
ITC Teacher Certificate, Barcelona,  August 2002
ARS Linguarum School, Prague, 2003-2004
"I do confirm that Mr Graeme P Dee works for Ars Linguarum Language School as an EFL teacher. Among other important clients he teaches in Government offices and administration sectors of the Czech Republic as well as in many prominent banks and international enterprises based in Prague.

During my six years in the Czech Republic I have taught the TEFL programme to adults, to school children in class groups and one-on-one - within two schools, English Link and Ars Linguarum then from 2005-2007 as a freelance English Teacher dealing with 20-24 students from 10-11 years of age to older adults.

 
Teaching Experience
1963-1966 - Assistant Teacher, Te Awamutu College
1967-1968 - Teacher (History/Geography), Whitefriers College, Victoria, Australia
1969-1974 - PR2 Head of Social Studies, Otaki College, Horowhenua
1979-1987 - Deputy Principal, Okato College, Taranaki
1982-1990 - Principal, Blue Mountain College, West Otago
1991-1995 - Rector, St Patrick's College, Wellington
1995-1996 - Analyst, New Zealand Qualifications Authority
1997 - Relief Teaching, Wellington
1998 - Class Teacher, (Form 2, Level 8) St Benedict's School, Khandallah, Wellington
1999-2001 - Relief Teaching, Wellington (St Bernard's College/Hutt International)

 
Professional Activities
Tutor (Dean) for three years (form 3-5) Otumoetai College. Responsible for discipline, counselling courses and choice of subject for 300 students 1972-1974.
Teacher in charge of Sports Administration and Recreation Programme, Otaki College, 1977.
Involved in Subject Associations in Bay of Plenty and Manawatu/Wanganui regions.
Introduced new Social Studies Programme in both Otumoetai and Otaki Colleges. Branch Secretary P.P.T.A. Otemoetai College (1972-1973) and Otaki College (1977-1978).
School Certificate Marker 1976 (History), 1977 (Geography).
Former member of Victorian Geography Teachers' Association (Australia) 1967-1968.
Staff Representative of P.T A. of both Otumoetai College (1972-1974) and Otaki College (1976-1977).
Secretary for Otago/Southland Principals' Association 1985-1986.

 
Extra-Curricular Activities

SPORT
Coached Basketball at national level at Otumoetai College (3rd place) 1973, and Otaki College (7th place 1976,(11th place) 1977.
Qualified Basketball referee. Theory and practical exams completed. Qualified rugby referee.
Coached and played cricket with 1st XI's at Otumoetai 1970-1974, Te Awamutu 1963-1966, and Otaki 1975-1978.
Involved in Administration of Basketball and Cricket, Kapiti Association, Tauranga Association and Te Awamutu Association.
Established Basketball and Volleyball Association in West Otago 1982.
Established Soccer in Okato District 1979 - four teams functioning in 1982.
Coaching 1st XI Hockey team 1987 (Ashburton tournament), 1988 (Oamaru tournament), 1989 (Nelson tournament), 1990 (Ashburton tournament).
Vice President MSP Rugby Club, Midland St Pats/Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club 1992-1995.
Cricket coach 4th XI St Patrick's College 1992-1995.
President, Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby 1993.

COMMUNITY CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Member of West Otago Theatrical Society - participated in successive productions in small roles and chorus:
1982 White Horse Inn
1983 Camelot
1984 Annie Get Your Gun
1984 Fiddler On The Roof
1987 Sweet Charity