Tina
Teaching Areas: Taupo
Vehicle: 2025 Suzuki Swift GL Auto
Manual lessons, practice tests and senior drives can be taken in student’s car
Personal pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English
Has experience teaching students with learning difficulties.
Hi, I’m Tina.
I’m originally from England and have lived in Taupo for the past 25 years, so I hope I can be considered a local. I was a Police Officer in Taupo for over 20 years; with the past 14 years being in the role of a Serious Crash Analyst and prior to that Highway Patrol. During my career, I attended many Driver Direction Events where I gave presentations on crash investigation, safe driving practices and hazard awareness – so it’s safe to say I’m passionate about driver safety. I've seen the worst consequences of bad driving, so I want to assist students to become safe, competent drivers.
I enjoy the interaction with students of all stages of learning and helping them understand the how and the why. Seeing them gain their confidence and independence through driving gives me great satisfaction.
Taking your lessons with me you will feel encouraged, engaged, put at ease and safe. You can learn at your own pace, and I will tailor each lesson to the student’s needs.