Introducing Sandra Dyke
My role is to support international commerce and IT
students with their studies
This means I have time available to work with groups
of students
Completed Qualifications
Professional
Accountancy Exams (ACA
–
equivalent to
an accounting major)
Diploma in Teaching (secondary teaching)
Bachelor
of Business (management major)
Diploma in ICT Level 6 (Distinction)
Bachelor of Information Technology
Partially Completed Qualifications
Bachelor
of Information Science (Decision Science
–
applied maths) about 75% complete
Bachelor of Information Science (Honours in
Information Science) 1year equivalent course 50%
complete
Professional Memberships
Member New Zealand Institute of Accountants
–
Chartered Accountant
Work Experience
Inland Revenue Department (6 years) as an
Investigating Officer, Tax Auditor and Customer
Services
Audit New Zealand (3 years) as an assistant auditor of
local and central government
Secondary teacher (10 year) mainly maths with some
computing, careers and life skills
NMIT (5 years)
Lab assistant for computers in the library
Course support for Chinese students in IT
General study support with the library learning centre
One on one work with students with specific needs
Teaching
pre degree maths course
IT courses (Database Year 1, Systems Development Year 1)
Commerce courses (Computerised Accounting Year 1,
Accounting Information Systems Year 2)
Areas I can help in
Commerce
accounting
management
law
Information Technology
databases
systems development,
programming
web design
basic networking
research skills
Maths
General study and exam skills
My Coaching Style
Helping students how to learn by
working through a problem solving process
aim of finding the required information
learning problem solving techniques
so students are able to attempt to solve their own
problems in the future
Learning different strategies to assist in assignment
and exam situations
Offering practical advice on revision and exam
techniques
Tutorial Groups
The following courses:
LAW 510
–
Commercial Law
MGT636
–
Principles of Applied Management
MGT734
–
Strategic Management
MGT736
–
Advanced Applied Management
INF755
–
Project Management
SDV200
–
Software Development
INT300
-
Web Application Development
I will also work with groups of students in other
courses if you or your tutor approaches me.
What I can help with:
Understanding readings/textbook
Understanding the vocabulary
Putting the information into context
Understanding assignment requirements
Study and time management skills (
eg
referencing)
Individual assistance with course work where extra
help and support is needed
Help students organise working with other students in
a peer support environment
Exam preparation
What I won’t do:
Proofreading
Individual help with research
Anything else where support is already available (
eg
through the library)
However I am prepared to make exceptions if the need
is there
What you can expect from me:
Someone who will help you how to study
Someone who will help you find answers to your study
questions
Someone who is willing to understand, or is
understanding of your study needs
Someone who will encourage you in your studies and
who wants you to succeed
What I expect of you:
Attendance at timetabled tutorials
Prepare for tutorials by attempting questions/readings
set even if you are unsure of the answers
Have a copy of the required textbook
Ask questions when you are unsure
How is this going to work?
Students to complete a small questionnaire of their
courses and initial study needs
Timetabled tutorial times
Some drop times
NMIT Online course for resources, timetables and
forums
Feedback from students on what works and what
doesn’t
How to contact me:
Email:
sandra.dyke@nmit.ac.nz
Office: K221 (upstairs in K Block with Chris Turner)
Through the NMIT Online page for Business and IT
International students:
International Students studying IT and Commerce
(Anytime)
Tutorial Timetable
Sandra
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9.00
–
10.00
SYD100
Drop
In
K221
Student Support
10.00
–
11.00
INT300
A213
B
A311
11.00
–
12.00
IT Drop
In
A213
Drop
In
K221
12.00
–
1.00
IT Meeting
Meeting Ian
Int
Com
A311
1.00
–
2.00
A
A311
C
A213
SYD100
D
A304
2.00
–
3.00
Drop
In
K221
3.00
–
4.00
SDV200
A213
MGT636 +
Drop
In
K221
4.00
–
5.00
IT Drop
In
A213
5.00
–
6.00
What happens next:
Students locate the tutorial groups they have been
assigned to
If you are not on a list you will be added to one
Students add themselves to the NMIT Online page for
Business and IT International students
(Password: International 2010)
Students change their preferred email address in
NMIT Online to an email address they regularly use
Students complete the short questionnaire
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