Duanita Van As
Teacher - Head Of Department
Jeffreys Bay
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Nico Malan High School, excelling in student engagement and classroom management. Skilled in curriculum implementation and fostering relationships, I effectively mentored new
teachers and enhanced literacy through targeted programs, significantly improving student outcomes and promoting a collaborative learning environment.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Teacher - Head of Department
Nico Malan High School
01.2005 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Accounting, Economic, Mathematics
NMMU
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Student engagement
Classroom instruction
Curriculum implementation
Group instruction
Motivating students
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Behavior management
Parent-teacher communication
Critical thinking
Relationship building
Fluent in Afrikaans and English
Positive role model and mentor
Timeline
Teacher - Head of Department
Nico Malan High School
01.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Education - Accounting, Economic, Mathematics
NMMU
04.2001 -
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