Ilisapesi Veatupu
Tefisi
Summary
Motivated science graduate with a bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry, possessing two years of teaching experience. Aiming to leverage communication, leadership, planning, and analytical skills as a Senior Assistant Secretary at the National Disaster Risk Management Office. Dedicated to enhancing disaster preparedness and community resilience in Tonga.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teaching Graduate
Ministry Of Education
Makave
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted professors in preparing course materials and organizing classroom activities.
- Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to enhance student learning.
- Facilitated effective communication between students and faculty to address academic concerns.
- Supported the development of lesson plans by researching relevant educational resources.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Contributed to a positive educational environment by implementing gentle discipline and fostering student success.
- Conducted tutoring sessions that enhanced student comprehension of complex concepts.
- Utilized technology resources such as computers, tablets, projectors and interactive whiteboards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Majoring Biology And Chemistry
Univesity of South Pacific
Suva, Fiji05-2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Educational assessment
- Planning and coordination
- Report writing
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Communication and public speaking
- Stakeholder engagement
- Group facilitation
- Student tutoring
- Time management
- Problem resolution
- Leadership and teamwork
Languages
English
Professional
Tonga
Professional
Achievements
- Achieved outstanding Form 6 Biology examination results, with students attaining Distinction and Excellence grades in the external examinations in 2025.
- Achieved a 80-90% pass rate in Form 5 Science and Form 6 Biology external examination in 2025.
- Successfully implemented targeted teaching and intervention strategies that contributed to improved student achievement in Biology.
- Provided academic mentoring and examination preparation support, resulting in strong student performance in national assessments.
Affiliations
- Community involvement - Tefisi, Vava'u (2022-2023)
-> Planting trees in my community - Volunteer Student - Suva, Fiji (2020-2021)
-> Planting Mangroves at Laucala beach and Trees inside USP Laucala campus
Reference
Name: 'Utulamataki Tonga
Position: Principal (VHS)
Tel: (676) 7400902
Email: matakitonga@gmail.com
Timeline
Assistant Teaching Graduate
Ministry Of Education
03.2024 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Majoring Biology And Chemistry
Univesity of South Pacific