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Amelia Butler
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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
Resume & Certificates
From New ZealandLiving in Memphis, United States (18:06 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 15, 2022InterestsEnvironment & 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.My teaching material
- Presentation slides/PPT
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)
Certificate verified
Education
2002 - 2006
Bachelor’s - Māori StudiesMāori language, culture and performance
2002 - 2006
Bachelor’s - Māori Land Law
Work Experience
2021 - 2021
Māori language LecturerMāori language Lecturer at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa in the Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures Department.
2018 - Current
CEO/Founder/DirectorMāori language, performing arts, cultural workshops and performances for learners living in the USA and globally.
2024 - Current
Māori Language InstructorFirst Māori language teacher at Yale currently teaching Māori virtual for the University.
5.0
Rating
37
Students
99
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Maori Lessons
Trial Lesson
26 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Te Reo Māori for Beginners
A1 - A2Language Essentials47 lessons completed
USD 50.00
Te Reo Māori for Advanced Beginners
A2 - B1Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 50.00
Te Reo Māori for Intermediate learners
B1 - B2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 50.00
Te Reo Māori for Travelers
A1 - A2Language Essentials5 lessons completed
USD 50.00
Conversational Te Reo Māori
B1 - B2Conversation16 lessons completed
USD 50.00
Māori Cultural Concepts
A1 - B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 50.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
14 Reviews
Shane Jones
1 Maori lesson
My initial lesson was a great start for my learning journey. Amelia took the time to really understand my motivation and goals for learning te reo Māori and got me started on the right track. The lesson was informative, meaningful, and personal.
Mar 18, 2025
Nikki Commanda
1 Maori lesson
Amelia was very kind and engaging. I enjoyed my very first lesson in Te Reo Maori. Thank you so much!
Mar 2, 2024
Shane
2 Maori lessons
Amelia was awesome I was so nervous / anxious and she put my mind at easy no problem at all will definitely use Amelia again ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Jan 3, 2024
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
Trial Lesson
USD 30.00
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