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Alverno Retreat - Wheelchair Taxi, Retreat and Homestay
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Alverno Retreat

Ph: (04) 293 3203
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Homestay - With ESOL & Adult Literacy Tutor Available.

Teaching at Alverno Retreat by the sea or in your own home or workplace with SYLVIA IRWIN, M.A Soc Sci., Grad Dip Adult. Learning and Teaching, TESOL endorsement, Dip Hort, CPE.

Experienced child-minder with a Barnardos certificate, with teacher's aide theory certificate and certificate of proficiency in English Writing, Language and Communication, Language and Culture, and Rehabilitation, who has worked in a language academy, a child care centre and with migrant nurses.

"You are as beautiful a person as the land you live on! Thank you so much for your hospitality and kindness--you, Jude, and the rest of the crew will not be soon forgotten. Another wonderful New Zealand gem." - Kacey and Ianna '09

Just north of Waikanae, at the beach, pet-friendly, with child-minding and home tutoring available in Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language. Sight-seeing transport available.

"I appreciate your patience for my poor English" Carter, Taipei, August 2004

"Thanks so much Sylvia is very kind, I don't forget" Daichi, Japan, October, 2004

"I want to thank you that I had the chance to stay at your cottage. It's a great place to to relax and enjoy the sea. I had a fantastic time here, I wish you all the best for your future" Andres, Switzerland, March, 2005

"It would be our pleasure to have you teach us English again" Fredo (migrant nurse).

The following publications by Safely Graze Alverno Sanctuary Trust are available by contacting Sylvia (Wellington rep for EDS foundation).

1. M.E.rely Triumphant - A Study of the Sociological and Psychological Effects of M.E. (Chronic Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome) in NZ. - MA Thesis 1990

2. A Study of Marfans (Tall People's) Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Joint Hypermobility and Connective Tissue & Heart Valve Problems) - Post Graduate Study

3. Endometriosis - A Ladies' Problem. (a study in rehabilitation)

Sylvia Irwin MA

 

 

 

 

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