Debbie Venter
Head Of Visual Art: Primary School
Lorraine, Port Elizabeth
Summary
I am a dynamic, friendly and approachable educator with more than twenty years' experience in both the Foundation and Intermediate Phase. It's been my privilege during the course of my career to be a class educator, serve on school management and work as a subject specialist. I strive to work collaboratively and meaningfully with my colleagues and to leave a legacy of inspiration and joy within the lives of my learners.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of Visual Art: Primary School
Curro Westbrook
01.2021 - Current
- Worked with CAPS curriculum
- Managed budget, providing termly updates
- Forged relationships with suppliers
- Faciliated Art Club for Intermediate Phase learners
- Collaborated with staff regarding themes and relevant work
- Asssisted with decor for school events
- Entered learners into various Art competitions, such as Santam Child Art and Knock on Wood and assisted them in their preparations
- Subject teacher: Visual Art Grade 1 to Grade 7
- Additional subjects: Life Orientation Grade 7 (2024 and 2025)
- Head of Prefect Committee (2024 and 2025)
- Sound Desk Operation: 2025
Foundation Phase Head
Curro Westbrook
01.2014 - 12.2020
- Worked independently and collaboratively in a team environment, providing support and guidance to younder colleagues.
- Created Learner Support framework.
- Served on school management and EXCO.
- Parent Communication.
- Operational oversight including budget and discipline.
- Class educator (Grade 3 and 2) from 2014-2019.
- Subject Head: Visual Art (Foundation Phase) and Robotics (Foundation Phase) during 2020.
Remedial Head: Primary School
Harvest Christian School
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Worked with staff to develop individualised learning programmes for each learner
- Met with parents
- Communicated with specialists (speech, OT, psychologists)
- Served on School Management
Foundation Phase Educator
Harvest Christian School
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback.
- Created and implemented assessments.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents.
- Moved from ACSI curriculum to CAPS
Education
ACE: Remedial Education -
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth 04.2001 -
BPrimEd -
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth 04.2001 -
Skills
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Collaboration
Technological proficiency
Resourcefulness
Thoughtfulness
Problem-Solving
Adaptability
Valid PDP
Timeline
Head of Visual Art: Primary School
Curro Westbrook
01.2021 - Current
Foundation Phase Head
Curro Westbrook
01.2014 - 12.2020
Remedial Head: Primary School
Harvest Christian School
01.2011 - 12.2013
Foundation Phase Educator
Harvest Christian School
01.2005 - 01.2010
ACE: Remedial Education -
Nelson Mandela University
04.2001 -
BPrimEd -
Nelson Mandela University
04.2001 -
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