Ryan James Whitehouse is a dedicated IELTS teacher at Thinkin Cafe with 18 years of IELTS teaching experience, where he helps students achieve their target band scores for university entrance and residency requirements. Known for a clear, structured approach and honest feedback, he specialises in both Academic and General Training modules. Students appreciate the practical strategies, focused grammar instruction, and authentic IELTS techniques taught in every class. He currently lives in his hometown of Auckland, New Zealand.
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Director of EAP Test Preparation: Ryan Whitehouse
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Place of birth:
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Auckland, New Zealand
Ethnicity:​
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Maori (Iwi: Ngati Tuwharetoa / Te Arawa), Samoan, German, Jewish​
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Formal Qualifications:
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Ph.D. (Catholic Educational Leadership), Aotearoa New Zealand (2022)
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M.Ed. (Educational Administration), Thailand (2019)
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M.Sci. (Mental Health Psychology), France (2017)
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M.Am. (Applied Management), Aotearoa New Zealand (2020)
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PGradDipMgmt (Applied Management), Aotearoa New Zealand (2019)
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GradCert. (Local Government), Aotearoa New Zealand (2017)
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GradCert. (Public Relations), Aotearoa New Zealand (2017)
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B.Ed. (English Language Teaching), Aotearoa New Zealand (2017)​
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B.Com. (Communication), Aotearoa New Zealand (expected graduation 2025)
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State Education:​
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NCEA Levels 1-2: Rutherford College, Auckland (Aotearoa New Zealand)
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Year 7-8: Rangeview Intermediate School, Auckland (Aotearoa New Zealand)
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Edmonton Primary School, Auckland (Aotearoa New Zealand)​
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For details, click here to download the About Us document.
