TARYN DRYFHOUT

(Ngāti Pōrou, Ngāi Tahu)

​Achievements and Awards

• University of Otago Maori Doctoral Scholarship, 2019-2022
• Wilberforce Foundation Scholarship, 2020
• Toitu Ngati Porou 2020 Tertiary Education Grant, 2020
• Kupe Scholar, TeachNZ Kupe Maori High Achievers Scholarship, 2019
• Matt Alexander Postgraduate Scholarship, Laidlaw College, 2018
• Maori Scholarship, Laidlaw College, 2017
• Scholarship, Methodist Putea Grant, 2017
• Grant (Ka Putea), Ngāi Tahu, 2012-2020
• Grant (Ka Putea Proof of Engagement), Whai Rawa, 2019-2020
• Scholarship, Russell Education Trust, 2010 – 2014.
• Nominee, ASPA Awards, 2016-2017
• Second Place, NZCW Writing Competition, September 2020
• Third Place, NZCW Writing Competition, July 2019

​Certifications and Memberships

• Independent Marriage and Civil Union Celebrant, #56439, 2020 - present
• NZ Registered Teacher, #377822, 2019 - present
• Member, PPTA, 2019 - present
• Graduate Women New Zealand, 2019-present
• Member, NZ Society of Authors, 2017-present
• Member, NZ Christian Writers, 2017-present
• Top Rated, Upwork, 2015-19
• Premium Freelancer Program, Upwork, 2017-19
• Inbound Certification, HubSpot Academy

Academic Extra-Curricular

• PhD representative for Māori Candidates, Graduate Research Student Liaison Committee, University of Otago
• Mentor, University of Otago Alumni-Student Mentoring Programme
• Maori Representative, Massey Extramural Students’ Society
• Distance Advocate, Massey University
• Mentor, “Kā Rikarika a Tāne” Mentoring Program, University of Otago
• Humanities Ambassador, University of Otago
• Student Representative, University of Otago

​Media Coverage

• The Global Church Project, “160+ Australian And New Zealander Women in Theology You Should Know About”, https://theglobalchurchproject.com/australian-new-zealander-women-theologians/
• Te Runanga O Ngai Tahu, Te Panui Runaka, June 2016
• Te Runanga O Ngai Tahu, Te Panui Runaka, August 2019
• Ministry of Education, “Scholarships recognise Maori and Pacific student teachers’ achievements”, Education Gazette 98:18, October 2019
• University of Auckland, “Upcoming Conference”, https://aucklandtheology.wordpress.com/tag/university-of-auckland/

​Referees

​Academic: Greg Liston (Lecturer, Laidlaw College)
(022) 043 2396
GListon@laidlaw.ac.nz
 
Academic: Moeawa Callaghan (Lecturer, Laidlaw College)
(027) 484 7290
MCallaghan@laidlaw.ac.nz
 
Professional: Rachel Singh (Teacher, James Cook High School) 
(021) 215 0086
R.Singh@jchs.school.nz

Professional: Judith Hartstone (HOD English, James Cook High School)
J.Hartstone@jchs.school.nz
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Character: David McNab (President, Massey Extramural Student Society)
(022) 691 9863
davidmcnabnz@gmail.com
 
Character: Mary Somerville (Team Leader, Alpha NZ)
(03) 455 6265
(022) 664 7543

Character: Rebecca Brand (Author)
(021) 085 08506
rebecca2312@outlook.com

​Education

​Doctor of Philosophy, University of Otago (currently completing)
Master of Theology, Laidlaw Graduate School
Graduate Diploma of Teaching, Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Theology, University of Otago
Diploma of Arts (English), Massey University
Diploma of Biblical Studies, Laidlaw College
Certificate in Tikanga Maori, Te Wananga O Aotearoa
NZ Certificate in Te Reo Maori, Te Wananga O Aotearoa
NZ Certificate in Horticulture, Open Polytechnic NZ (currently completing) 
Certificate of Proficiency, (History), Auckland University of Technology
Certificate of Proficiency (Biology, Chemistry), Open Polytechnic NZ

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​​Work Experience

•  Tutor, Marker and Course Writer, Laidlaw College, 2019-present 

              Introduction to Systematic Theology
              Theology: Christ and Revelation

• Writer, Taryn Dryfhout Writing, 2012-present     
• Registered Marriage Celebrant, Department of Internal Affairs,  2020 - present
• Member, Pathways College Academic Advisory Committee 2020 - present
• Student Teacher, James Cook High School, 2019

              Junior English, Senior English, Junior Social Sciences

• Student Teacher, Alfriston College, 2019

               Junior English, Senior Social Sciences, Senior History 

• Regional Editor, Massive Magazine, 2016-18

• Editor and Chief Reporter, The Beacon Newspaper, 2015-16

• Lecturer, Elim Leadership College, 2016

                Introduction to Church History

• Tutor, Laidlaw College, 2016

                Inclusive Pedagogy

Volunteering and Interests

• Secretary, Taieri Dramatic Society 2011-2013
• Director and Make-up Artist, Firestation Theatre 2011-2014
• Approved Foster Caregiver, Oranga Tamariki
• Volunteer Sunday School Leader, Elim Christian Centre 
• Home Group Leader, Elim Christian Centre
• Small Group Leader, EW Network
• Singer and Amateur Guitarist
• Project Manager, Christmas Touch (community Christmas program), 2006.
• Ten Years Professional Dance Training, Ballet and Tap.
• Actor/Singer/Dancer, Musical Theatre Productions 1994 – present

​​Professional Development

• Presenter, Systematic Theology of Aotearoa New Zealand, November 2020
• Attendant, University of Otago, “Publishing for Postgraduates”, October 2020
• Attendant, NZSA Workshop, “On Creating a Successful Protagonist”, October 2020
• Attendant, NZSA Workshop, “Writing as Manaakitanga”, September 2020
• Attendant, Laidlaw College Research Seminar, September 2019
• Presenter, Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Biblical Studies Postgraduate Conference, 2018
• Presenter, Laidlaw College Postgraduate Seminar, October 2018
• Attendant, Laidlaw College Postgraduate Seminar, August 2018
• Attendant, Laidlaw College Postgraduate Seminar, June 2018

​Published Works

Master’s Thesis: 
Kaumatua Ahi Tere; Kaumatua Ahi Ka: Considering a Theology of Adoption How it Relates to the Maori Practice of Whangai, Laidlaw College, 2019.
 
Presentations:
“Kaumatua ahi ka; Kaumatua ahi tere: Considering a Theology of Adoption and How it Relates to the Maori Practice of Whangai”, Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Biblical Studies Postgraduate Conference, 2018.
“Kaumatua ahi ka; Kaumatua ahi tere: Considering a Theology of Adoption and How it Relates to the Maori Practice of Whangai”, Laidlaw College Postgraduate Seminar, October 2018
 
Papers Accepted:
“Kaumatua ahi ka; Kaumatua ahi tere: Considering a Theology of Adoption and How it Relates to the Maori Practice of Whangai”, Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Biblical Studies Postgraduate Conference, 2018.
“Kaumatua ahi ka; Kaumatua ahi tere: Considering a Theology of Adoption and How it Relates to the Maori Practice of Whangai”, Australian and New Zealand Association of Theological Schools Ltd, 2020
“Kaumatua ahi ka; Kaumatua ahi tere: Considering a Theology of Adoption and How it Relates to the Maori Practice of Whangai”, ALPSS Postgraduate Conference, 2020
“Kaumatua ahi ka; Kaumatua ahi tere: Considering a Theology of Adoption and How it Relates to the Maori Practice of Whangai”, Systematic Theology of Aotearoa New Zealand Conference, 2020

 
Books:
●       Author
○       Ebook: You’ve Been Gilmore’d! The Unofficial Gilmore Girls Encyclopedia and Comprehensive Guide to Gilmore Girls and Stars Hollow, 2020.
○       Paperback: You’ve Been Gilmore’d! The Unofficial Gilmore Girls Encyclopedia and Comprehensive Guide to Gilmore Girls and Stars Hollow, 2020.
 
●       Author
○       Ebook: You’ve Been Gilmore’d! The Companion, 2020.
○       Paperback: You’ve Been Gilmore’d! The Companion, 2020.
 
●       Author 
○       App: The Big Little Bible, (Auckland: New Zealand Bible Society), 2016.
○       Hardcover: The Big Little Bible, (Auckland: New Zealand Bible Society), 2016.
 
●       Guest Writer
○       Ebook: The Kingseat Investigations: Past, Present and Paranormal, and The Closing of a Landmark, in Voices in the Walls: Living the Paranormal in New Zealand,(Auckland: New Holland), 2015.
○      Paperback: The Kingseat Investigations: Past, Present and Paranormal, and The Closing of a Landmark, in Voices in the Walls: Living the Paranormal in New Zealand,(Auckland: New Holland), 2015.
 
●      Editor
○      Paperback: 4 Hours of Freedom Every Single Day: 101 Ways Your Virtual Assistant Will Change Your Business, Stephen Martin, 2015.
Courses:
 
●      Writer
○      Tertiary Course: 202 Christ and Revelation, Laidlaw College Inc.
○      Tertiary Course: Leading Through Crisis, Elim Leadership College
○      Church Course: 12 Module Alpha Kids, Elim Christian Centre
 
 
Freelance Writing:

Stuff.co.nz
2 Feature Articles
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The Beacon Newspaper
4 Feature Articles
 
The Mercury Bay Informer
2 Feature Articles
 
Hourloop
69 Articles
 
The Taieri Herald
Feature Article
 
The News Hub
Feature Article
 
Lavish Bow Tie
2 Articles
 
MILK Books
3 Articles
 
Massey Student Society
Website Content, Newsletters
 
WorkPlace Pro
105 Articles
 
Wildfire Concepts
8 Articles, Website Content
 
Massive Magazine
3 Reviews, 44 Feature Articles, 12 Columns
 
Virtual Staff
4 Articles, Press Release
 
Elim New Zealand
2 Articles, Press Release, Website Content  
 
Franklin County News
Feature Article
 
Jane Austen Society of NZ
Review
 
David Cassidy Star Foundation
Press Release
 
Fruits of the Spirit Course
3 Modules
 
Allen Press
9 News Articles
 
Critic Te Arohi
21 Reviews, 5 Columns, 1 Feature Articles
 
Narangba Heights Magazine
4 Articles
 
The Sun Garden
7 Articles, Product Descriptions
 
Oxmar Properties
3 Articles
 
Koch & Co.
1 Article
 
Auckland Home Educators
Monthly Newsletters, 2013 - 2015
 
Awesome Stuff 360
34 Articles
 
Acorn Rentals
3 Articles
 
Bookshop Bistro
1 Article
 
Optueor Clothing Line
Web Content
 
PTT
1 Article
 
Kohler Health NZ
8 Articles
 
Another Desperate Housewife
2 Poems, 10 Articles
 
Best Reviews
Product Descriptions
 
Paper Beats World
1 Guest Post
 
On Sport
Product Descriptions
 
The Forrest School
Website Content
 
Rainman Products
Product Descriptions
 
Top Wedding Questions
6 Articles
 
Gaddy’s Plant Hire
5 Articles
 
Ciao Bella
2 Articles
 
Distinctive Promotions
Website Content
 
Teaching with Taryn
6 Articles