South African and Swiss Citizen (dual citizenship)
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Start Date
2011-01-05
Type of Position
Full-time
Education History
* December 2009
- Masters Degree in English Studies with a focus on locality,
globalism and cultural translation (Stellenbosch University)
* December 2007
- BA Honours Degree in English Studies and Teaching
English (Stellenbosch University)
* March 2007
- BA Socio-Informatics Degree with English Studies (Stellenbosch University). I have knowledge of the following subjects: Sociology, Psychology, Decision Making and Value Studies, Geography and Environmental Studies, Economics, Information Skills.
* December 2006
- TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
Certificate (TeachersSA)
* June – August 2008
- ISEP Basic German Evening Course – Stellenbosch
University (completed one term)
* 18 – 21 May 2009
- First Aid Course Level 1 held by Visser Noodsorg
(Stellenbosch University)
* June 2009
- Golden Key Online Leadership Learning Course
* December 2003
- Matriculated with Merit and University Endorsement
(Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard). Took the following
subjects:
> English 1st Language HG
> Afrikaans 2nd Language HG
> Design SG
> Geography HG
> Art HG
> Mathematics SG
> Business Economics HG
* 2011
- At present I am pursuing a Post Graduate Certificate in
Education (PGCE), specialising in the Senior and Further
Education and Training Phase through the University of
South Africa (UNISA). I have one module left and will
obtain my certificate in 2011.
Working History
* 1 June 2010 – 21 April 2011
- English teacher at Chesterhouse International School
http://www.chesterhouse.co.za.
* January 2010 – May 2010
- English and Life Orientation educator at Edgemead High
School. 5 Month contract whereby I replaced a teacher on
maternity leave.
* January 2007 – December 2009
- I worked part-time for three years as a tutor for the English
Department at Stellenbosch University. I taught first year
students short stories, poems, plays and novels.
* January 2007 – December 2008
- I worked part-time as a mentor for the English Department‟s Academic Mentorship Programme (one-on-two sessions) helping students who struggle with English.
* January – December 2007
- In addition I worked part-time as a tutor-mentor for the
Centre for Teaching and Learning at Stellenbosch University mentoring English Studies 178 and helped those struggling with English Studies and essay writing skills.
* January 2007 – December 2008
- I worked part-time as an invigilator of tests and exams at
the English Department on a part-time basis.
Personal Introduction
* Responsibilities include:
- Teaching English Grade 8, 10 (IGCSE), 11 (IGCSE) and 12 (AS level)
- In charge of Grade 11 English (IGCSE)
- Head of the Student Representative Council (SRC) – help learners organise school activities and events and teach them leadership skills
- Teach, set exams/tests, mark papers, examine learners
- Grade 10 Boys Tutor – pastoral as well as administrative role. Involved in community service, outreach and other activities throughout the year
- Extracurricular Involvement - English clinics during afternoons for learners who struggle with English and for second language speakers
- Member of the Proofreading Team
- Member of the Staff Reps Team
- Part of the Cultural Committee – help organize cultural events
- Organize English outings and tutor outings/teambuilding