Amelia Butler

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Amelia Butler

Professional Teacher

Teaches

Maori

Speaks

English

Native

Spanish

Professional, Experienced Te Reo Maori Teacher

Teaches

Maori

Speaks

English

Native

Spanish

Professional, Experienced Te Reo Maori Teacher

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

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From New ZealandLiving in Memphis, United States (13:45 UTC-06:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Jun 15, 2022

InterestsEnvironment & NatureArtTravel

Kia ora! Ko Amelia ahau. I'm Amelia and I am an Indigenous Māori woman from Aotearoa New Zealand. I currently live on the lands of the Chickasaw Nation (Memphis, TN) on Turtle Island (USA) and teach Māori language, performing arts and culture to learners living in the USA and globally through my organization Learn Māori Abroad. My tribal affiliations (iwi) are Ngātiwai, Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Awa. I look forward to partnering with you on your te reo Māori journey! "He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata" - What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people. - Whakataukī (Maori Proverb)

Me as a Teacher

I have been teaching for many years and love to share my culture and language with students! Teaching te reo Māori and Māori culture is my life's work and passion.

My lessons & teaching style

I customize my lessons to my students needs. I also created my own Māori language curriculum which I use with my students. I usually give my students homework to work on outside of class. I recommend students engage with te reo Māori as much as possible. I have many resources I can offer to students so they can do this.

Certificates

Certificate in Tikanga and Māori Language - Te Wānanga o Raukawa - 2021Certificate in Tikanga and Māori language for the Home & Community - Intermediate/Advanced (Level 5)

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Education

2002 - 2006

Bachelor’s - Māori StudiesUniversity of AucklandMāori language, culture and performance

2002 - 2006

Bachelor’s - Māori Land LawUniversity of Auckland

Work Experience

2021 - 2021

Māori language LecturerUniversity of Hawaii - Hawaii, United StatesMāori language Lecturer at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa in the Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures Department.

2018 - Current

CEO/Founder/DirectorLearn Māori Abroad - Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMāori language, performing arts, cultural workshops and performances for learners living in the USA and globally.

2024 - Current

Māori Language InstructorYale University - New Haven, Connecticut, United StatesFirst Māori language teacher at Yale currently teaching Māori virtual for the University.

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Maori Lessons

Trial Lesson

22 lessons completed

USD 30.00+

Te Reo Māori for Beginners

A1 - A2

Language Essentials

47 lessons completed

USD 60.00

Te Reo Māori for Advanced Beginners

A2 - B1

Language Essentials

4 lessons completed

USD 60.00

Te Reo Māori for Intermediate learners

B1 - B2

Language Essentials

0 lessons completed

USD 60.00

Te Reo Māori for Travelers

A1 - A2

Language Essentials

5 lessons completed

USD 60.00

Conversational Te Reo Māori

B1 - B2

Conversation

16 lessons completed

USD 60.00

Māori Cultural Concepts

A1 - B2

Language Essentials

0 lessons completed

USD 60.00

Availability

Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)

13 Reviews

Robert Barry Fleming

1 Maori lesson

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant❣️

Feb 11, 2025

09_diamond.worn

1 Maori lesson

Wow. This was perfect. Even BETTER than I ever imagined. Very grateful. Can't wait for more. Just what I wanted. Thanks Amelia!

Jan 31, 2024

Keola Donaghy

2 Maori lessons

Amelia was wonderful, clearly very knowledgeable about te reo Māori, and enthusiastic to share her knowledge. I look forward to working with her more.

Nov 8, 2023