Liza Norbruis
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Creative photography graduate and student teacher in English and Dutch at Hogeschool Utrecht, with a strong passion for storytelling, education, and social impact. Founder of Lief Kind (Dear Child), a documentary photography project that captures the experiences of children undergoing cancer treatment through photography and writing.
Through experience as a tutor, sales assistant, and volunteer, I have developed strong interpersonal, organisational, and customer service skills. I am passionate about connecting with people, creating meaningful stories, and contributing positively to both educational and creative environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Volunteer
Interakt Contour
Utrecht
2025.09 - 2026.06
- Supported individuals with brain injuries in daily activities and social engagement.
Sales Associate
Bookstore KEES
Utrecht
2024.10 - 2026.06
- Opening and closing at three different locations, managing display and shop layout.
- Assisted and advised customers, managed transactions and store stock, and handled busy peak hours independently.
- Reference available upon request.
Tutor – English and Dutch
Self-employed
Utrecht
2024.04 - Current
- Provided personalized tutoring to secondary school students, enhancing language comprehension and expression.
Summer Camp English Teacher
Engels voor Bengels
Utrecht
2025.07 - 2025.08
- Taught English to children in immersive camp setting, designing engaging lessons and activities to stimulate language development.
Sales Associate
Jumbo Supermarkets Utrecht
Utrecht
2022.08 - 2024.08
- Delivered customer service in fast-paced retail environment while handling cash register responsibilities.
Volunteer
Jongerenambassadeurs Utrecht
Utrecht
2021.07 - 2023.01
- Contributed to improving school methods by collaborating with students and educational professionals on youth-focused initiatives.
Education
Bachelor's Degree (HBO) - Dutch & English Teacher Education (Double Degree)
Hogeschool Utrecht
Utrecht 2024.09 -
MBO 4 - Photography
Koning Willem I College
's-Hertogenbosch 2020.09 - 2024.07
VMBO-TL - Economie
Amadeus Lyceum
Vleuten 2015.09 - 2019.07
Skills
- Handling cash
- Initiative taking
- Inventory checking
- Resilience under pressure
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
Microsoft Office:
- Word
- Excel
LANGUAGES
Dutch
Native
English
Advanced
Projects
Founder & Documentary Photographer – Lief Kind (Dear Child)
2024 – Present
https://www.projectliefkind.nl/
Founded and developed a long-term documentary photography project portraying children undergoing cancer treatment, free of charge., Work closely with children and their families to tell personal stories with sensitivity, trust, and ethical awareness, creating lasting memories., Responsible for concept development, photography, editing, storytelling, and public presentation., Dutch Design Week Participation – MOET99, 2023, Participated in Dutch Design Week with a self-developed magazine about MOET, a school for orphans in Malawi, focusing on visual storytelling and social impact.
Internships
Internship Year 2, Teacher Education
- Revius Wijk (English Degree) | Sep 2025 – Apr 2026
Internship Year 1, Teacher Education
- Amadeus Lyceum (English Degree) | Nov 2024 – Jun 2025
Internship Year 4, Photography
- Caitlin Sas Fotografie | Feb 2024 – Jun 2024
Internship Year 3, Photography
- Fotostudio Memento | Sep 2022 – Feb 2023
Accomplishments
Honours Programme (1 Star for Reflective Practitioner - Expertise) - HU, 2026
Publications:
- Ik kom je tranen terugbrengen (2018)
- Vliegende Leugens (2019)
Affiliations
- Photography
- Reading
- Writing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
Interakt Contour
2025.09 - 2026.06
Summer Camp English Teacher
Engels voor Bengels
2025.07 - 2025.08
Sales Associate
Bookstore KEES
2024.10 - 2026.06
Bachelor's Degree (HBO) - Dutch & English Teacher Education (Double Degree)
Hogeschool Utrecht
2024.09 -
Tutor – English and Dutch
Self-employed
2024.04 - Current
Sales Associate
Jumbo Supermarkets Utrecht
2022.08 - 2024.08
Volunteer
Jongerenambassadeurs Utrecht
2021.07 - 2023.01
MBO 4 - Photography
Koning Willem I College
2020.09 - 2024.07
VMBO-TL - Economie
Amadeus Lyceum
2015.09 - 2019.07