A. Summary of relevant experience and qualification
Name: / Collin Batholomew RuqebatuNationality: / 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: