Gilly Cleland

Teaching Areas: Timaru

Vehicle: Auto 2024 Suzuki S-Cross JLX Hybrid AWD

Manual lessons, practice tests and senior drives can be taken in the student’s vehicle

Personal pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English

Has experience teaching students with learning disabilities.

Hi, my name is Gilly.

In a previous life I worked in media and marketing for Mediaworks as their National Rural Manager. I worked with radio, television and magazines including owning “Lattitude”, a lifestyle magazine, in Canterbury.

Outside of work, I’m passionate about walking my three dogs, plus horse riding, farming with my partner.

My students say that I create a relaxing, fun environment where they can understand what it takes to be a safe and risk-aware driver for life. I treat each new driver as an individual and discuss personalised plans to help them respond positively to any challenges on our roads.

I pride myself in being a great communicator, who is patient and calm and get great joy from seeing my students succeed. When I receive a text from a student to tell me they’ve passed their test it makes this career very rewarding.

I look forward to guiding you on your driving journey.

Reviews

	Brendan had 5 lessons with Gilly. She was very friendly, approachable and informative. As we live rurally Brendan did not have a lot of experience with town driving. He went in very confident thinking he would only need 1 lesson but was surprised how much he had to learn. Gilly was very helpful and directed Brendan to the areas where he needed to improve. With a lot of driving practice especially in town Brendan was successful in his first attempt getting his Restricted Licence. I recommend Gilly to anyone who is thinking about driving lessons.
	Brendan

Towns Covered

Timaru
^{AA Centre Timaru, 26 Church St}