A.  Summary of relevant experience and qualification

Name: / Collin Batholomew Ruqebatu
Nationality: / Solomon Islands
Qualifications: / Diploma in Education (Secondary) 1983 – Solomon Islands Teachers College
Bachelor of Arts (Education) 1994 – University of the South Pacific
Post Grad. Dip. In Educational Leadership, 2007- The University of Waikato, New Zealand
Masters of Education (Submitted March 2008)- The University of Waikato, New Zealand
In-country Experience: / Choiseul, Western, Guadalcanal, Malaita and other provinces
Agency Experience: / Solomon Islands Government,
Languages: / English, Solomon Islands pijin, several choiseul languages
Relevant Experience: / ·  Solomon Islands school system and administration
·  Research design, appraisals, assessment and monitoring of projects and development of workplans
·  Experience in most Solomon Islands provinces in the area of education and school administration
·  Has hands on computing skills, use of Microsoft office intergtaed package, analysis and report writing
·  Posess organisational, communication and research skills

B.  Detailed CV

A: Personal details:

Name: Collin Bartholomew Ruqebatu

Date of Birth: 6th June 1958

Marital Status: Married

Current Address: Development Services Exchange, P.O Box 556, Honiara

Nationality: Solomon Islander

B. Education

Masters of education, 2008 – The University of Waikato, New Zealand

Postgrad. Dip. In Education Leadership, 2007 – The University of Waikato,

New Zealand

Bachelor of Arts (Education), 1994 –The University of the South Pacific, Fiji

Diploma in Education, 1983 – Solomon Islands Teachers College

Secondary School Certificate: 1976 St Josephs Tenaru

C. Work experience

2009 General Secretary Development Services Exchange

2006-2008 Graduate Research Student, School of Education, The University of Waikato

May 1998-2005, Principal, Bishop Epalle School, Honiara, Catholic

Education Authority

Jan – April 1998, Vura Community High School, Honiara, Honiara City

Council Education Authority

1997 Principal, St. John Community High School, Honiara, Honiara City Council Education Authority

1995-1996, Principal, Rokera Provincial Secondary School, Malaita Province Education Authority

1991-1994, Inservice Student, The University of the South Pacific

1988-1990, Principal, Avuavu Provincial Secondary school, Guadalcanal Provincial Education Authority

1986-1987, Deputy Principal, Choiseul Bay Provincial Secondary School, Choiseul Province Education Authority

1985, Class Teacher, Honiara High School

1984, Class Teacher, Tangarare Provincial Secondary school

D. Professional commitments:

1985–Interim Secretary of Solomon Islands National Teachers Association

(SINTA)

1985 November-Elected the first General Secretary of SINTA

2002 to 2005- Interim Secretary Solomon Islands School Principals

Association.

2004 to 2005- Member of the Education Strategy Review Committee

2008 to 2009- Do Teacher Apprasial work for Bishop Epalle and

St Joseph’s Tenaru

E: Referees:

1. Jeremy V Kedian Educational Leadership Centre

School of Education

University of Waikato

Private Bag 3105

Hamilton, New Zealand.

Tel: +64 7 838 4500 Ex. 6192

Email:

2. Dr Jane Strachan Department of Professional Studies in Education

School of Education

University of Waikato

Private Bag 3105

Hamilton, New Zealand

Tel: +64 7 838 4500

Email:

3. Dr. Morgan Wairiu Executive Director

Pacific Horizons Consultancy Group Ltd

P.O Box 378

Honiara

Solomon Islands

Tel: (677)91443

Email: