Hi, I’m
Angelique Vergotine-Adhikarie
Teacher - Acting Departmental Head
Windsor Park
Work Preference
Summary
Throughout my career, I have cultivated a reputation as a compassionate, creative, and highly organized educator. I bring valuable experience in curriculum development, professional development, and project planning, consistently demonstrating a willingness to take on added responsibilities to enhance the entire team's goals.
My passion lies in crafting dynamic, student-centric classroom experiences. I am highly skilled at implementing diverse curriculums and utilizing both traditional and online technologies. I achieve success by focusing on positive encouragement and interactive instruction, which has a proven track record of strengthening students’ literacy, numeracy, social, and critical thinking skills. I am dedicated to maintaining a warm, safe, and organized learning environment where every student can thrive.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
WCED
Acting Departmental Head
06.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
WCED
Educator
01.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Phase: Grades 7-9 - Senior Phase Grades 4-7 - Intermediate and/or Senior Phase
- Major Subject: Grades 7-9 - Mathematics Grades 7-9 - Afrikaans as 1st Additional language Grades 7-9 - English Home Language Grades 4-7 - Social Sciences Grades 7-9 - Natural Sciences Grades 7-9 - Economic Management Sciences Grades 7-9 - Technology Grades 7-9 - Creative Arts (Arts and Culture)
- Reason for leaving: N/A
- Skill: Instructional Skills:
- Lesson Planning & Curriculum Development: structure engaging lessons that meet learning objectives and align with curriculum standards.
- Delivery & Communication: effectively explain concepts, both verbally and nonverbally.
- Assessment & Evaluation: Set up and moderate assessments. Keep record of assessments and deliver feedback to learners, parents and staff. Classroom Management:
- Positive Classroom Environment: establish routines, set expectations, and foster a positive learning environment.
- Differentiated Instruction: Meeting the needs of diverse learners
- Classroom Management Strategies: strategies for handling disruptions and maintaining a productive learning environment. Communication & Collaboration:
- Communication with Students: connect with students, both individually and as a group.
- Parent-Teacher Communication: Effective communication with parents keeps them informed and involved in their child's education.
- Collaboration with Colleagues: Teamwork- sharing ideas, offering feedback and working on projects.
- Conflict Resolution- resolving conflict between learners and teachers quickly to create a positive learning environment. Technical Skills:
- Technology Integration: Make use of technology in both teaching and learning materials- learning management systems.
- Computer Skills: proficiency in programs like Microsoft Office Suite, Google Doc, AI integrated programs, Kahoots. Additional Skills:
- Organizational Skills: Juggling tasks and keeping track of student progress.
- Time Management- delivering the curriculum in a timely manner as well as assessments.
- Problem-Solving Skills: able to think on my feet.
- Adaptability- being able to adapt in the classroom, with lessons, with learners and with teachers.
- Creativity
- Creating fun and engaging lessons.
- Inventory Management- Keeping records of textbooks, stationery, paper.
- Leadership- verbal and practical leading through directions, communication and guidance.
- Multitasking
- Patience
- Providing support to learners and making them feel comfortable and safe to share ideas, answer questions and ask for help.
- Public Speaking
- MC for events (Trees for Africa), assembly, Valedictory.
- Responsibility: I have worked collaboratively with my colleagues in many areas of the CAPS Curriculum. This included: engaging in class teaching as per the needs of the relevant post level and the needs of the school. Planning for individual children based on their personal needs.Ensuring adequate CAPS coverage for all pupils. Creating assessments.Effectively using resources.Facilitate active learning.Lesson planning.Time management.Allowing for equal opportunities.Assessing and recording the attainment of learners taught.Moderation of examinations, memorandums as well as books for learners in the intermediate and senior phase (Life Orientation/ Life skills). Creative Arts subject head for intermediate and senior phase.To engage in class teaching, be responsible for the effective functioning of the department and to organise relevant/related extra-curricular activities so as to ensure that the subject, learning area or phase and the education of learners is promoted in the proper manner. Other key responsibilities include but not limited to: Admin (CEMIS, absenteeism, schedule).Financial Administration (collecting of Pool Money and Teachers Fund). Maintaining contact with sporting,social, cultural and community organisations.Assign class work as well as homework.Team Building.Creating composite timetable.Jointly developing policy for the department.Monitoring learners progress and adjusting teaching strategies.Manage learner behaviour.Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary action.Meeting with parents discussing the progress and conduct of their children.Cooperating with further and higher education institutions in relation to learner records and performance and career opportunities.Providing a variety of learning materials and resources for learners.Participating in agreed school/educator appraisal processes (QMS).Performing or assisting with one or more non-teaching administrative duties, such as:providing feedback to learners, teachers, staff and parents.Created online teaching and learning material (during lockdown).Organising events (Mother and daughter day).Attend regular workshops the work of educators and learners in the department.Reports submitted to the principal as required.Providing and coordinating guidance.On the latest ideas and approaches to the subject, methods, techniques,evaluations, aids, etc. in the field and effectively conveying these to the staff members concerned.On syllabi, schemes of work, homework, practical work, remedial work.Using records to adjust teaching strategies and improve learner achievement on priority needs and teaching effectiveness to reach desired outcomes.Completing and updating the Stock book to keep record of use of the IT laboratory.Using the Smart board expeditiously to stimulate learner involvement and understanding.SGB approval of budgetary constraints for Science and Social Sciences WCED competitions.Daily recordkeeping of school fees, regular recordkeeping of fundraising activities per term, in compliance with the Finance Committee minutes and recommendations.Completing social grant forms for indigent parents.Planned worksheets and year planners for Grade 7 subjects for disbursement.Quarterly checks on furniture and fittings.Monitoring asset register for sound equipment.Non-teaching admin:Secretarial duties in morning briefs and SMT/Grade meetings.Fire drill Marshal of the School. (Firefighting Certificate- course completed in 2024).Subject timetabling for Grade 7.Assist in productivity of colleagues
- Service delivery and mediation.Volunteered jobs for ex-learners.Daily school fee collection, receipting, delivery as well as fundraising monies collection.First Aid provision for learners.Effective delivery of Work Schedule deadlines for quarterly Reporting Tool.Early distribution of SBST requirements and school of skills applications.School policies inclusion of needs of the school with SMT and
- Award: -I am a part of the Community Keepers teacher committee. We create ideas for learner, parent and teacher workshops and team building to better education, help with social skills as well as provide tools for our learners to avoid peer pressure and become successful adults. We have thus far organised a ?Mommy and Me
- Day and that was to help create a special one-on-one with their child and trying to promote a tight-knit community. - I have participated in Woolworths Red Cross Charity Run where we include our learners and encourage them to donate soft toys to the hospital well as participate in the run. - My husband's company offers volunteer jobs for unemployed community youth that I share with the staff and ex-pupils. He has also donated a MFP copier to Kenmere Primary to the value of R7 000. - Grade 7 uniform donation.
- Achievement:
- Metro Central Mathematics competition (3rd Place 2019)
- Co-ordinator of the Book Display competition (3rd place 2022)
- Science Competition (1st Place -2023)
- Social Sciences grade 7 category (1st Place
- 2023)
- Science Competition (1st Place -2024)
- Social Sciences grade 7 category (1st Place
- 2024)
- Social Sciences Teacher Champion (2024 - current)
- SMT member (2023- Current)
- Grade Head (2022- Current)
- Safety liaison (Fighter fighting course- 2024)
- Started the art club in (2015)
- Team building
- Artscape Dance performance (2024)
- Extra: Directly related to teaching:
- Tutoring or Mentoring: explain concepts clearly, identify student needs, and adapt teaching style. Extra mathematics classes
- Created online teaching and learning material (during lockdown)
- Student Teaching: Mentoring student teachers (third and fourth years) Educational Clubs and Activities: - Science Club - Social Sciences Champion - Dance Club Activities that demonstrate transferable skills:
- Coaching: - Under 13 netball girls - Teachers on the move - Official for metro central sports (Athletics)
- Organisation: - School concerts (creating props, doing make-up as well as coming up with dances). - Fundraisers (decor, ticket designing, collection of money) - Organising leadership Camp (planning, booking, collecting money, keep record) - Special event planning (farewells, special days ?i.e.
- Valentines
- Day, etc.). - Thanksgiving event- Trees of Africa
Education
University of The Western Cape
Bachelor in Education (4 years) BED from English And Life Orientation
10.2014
University Overview
- Duration: 4
- Phase: Senior Phase
- I have been teaching English, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, History, Geography and Technology for the past 10 years.
Skills
- Computer Skill: MS Word, Usage: Daily
- Computer Skill: MS Powerpoint, Usage: Monthly
- Computer Skill: MS Excel, Usage: Weekly
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Computer skills
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft office
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible and adaptable
- Decision-making
- Active listening
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
A proven leader and subject matter expert recently appointed as a Mentor Teacher for Social Sciences. Demonstrated exceptional performance by securing victories in the Annual Science Competition (2023, 2024) and achieving a three-peat championship in the Annual MCED Social Sciences Competition (2023, 2024, 2025).
Language Proficiency
English: Read - Good, Write - Good, Speak - Good
Afrikaans: Read - Good, Write - Fair, Speak - Good
References
References
- Toni, Sylvester, Lecturer, fsylvester@uwc.ac.za, 0219592275, University of the Western Cape
- Richard, Page, Principal, Richard.Page@wcgschools.gov.za, 0215932300, Kenmere Primary School
- Deborah, Woudberg, Deputy Principal, mrswoudberg@gmail.com, 0215932300, Kenmere Primary School
- Terrence Sabelo, Mdepha, Social Sciences Specialist, Terence.Mdepha@westerncape.gov.za, 0781390440, MCED
- Portia, Mac Cormick, Deputy Principal, maccormickp123@gmail.com, 0215932300, Kenmere Primary School
- Francios, Jones, Natural Sciences Specialist, Francios.Jones@westerncape.gov.za, 0215146960, MCED
Training & Development
Training & Development
- Training: Other, Institution: WCED, Other Training: Senior Phase - Mathematics, Training Type: Workshop, Completion Date: 2015-04-16
- Training: Other, Institution: Naptosa, Other Training: Netball, Training Type: Practical training, Completion Date: 2017-05-11
- Training: Other, Institution: Gail Valentine, Other Training: Digital Assessment with Formative, Training Type: Workshop, Completion Date: 2024-05-07
- Training: Other, Institution: UWC, Other Training: Mentor Teacher, Training Type: Training, Completion Date: 2024-07-03
- Training: Other, Institution: WCED, Other Training: Inclusive Education, Training Type: Workshop, Completion Date: 2023-09-27
- Training: Other, Institution: Naptosa, Other Training: Senior Phase - Afrikaans 1st Additional language, Training Type: Workshop, Completion Date: 2015-05-29
- Training: Other, Institution: WCED, Other Training: Senior phase Social Sciences, Training Type: Workshop, Completion Date: 2024-02-08
- Training: Other, Institution: Naptosa, Other Training: Novice Teachers, Training Type: Workshop, Completion Date: 2015-01-02
- Training: Other, Institution: WCED, Other Training: Netball, Training Type: Practical training, Completion Date: 2016-04-15
- Training: Other, Institution: He and She, Other Training: Fire Fighting, Training Type: Written and Practical, Completion Date: 2024-02-27
- Training: CAPS Training: Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements, Institution: WCED, Completion Date: 2015-03-20
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Certification
Batchelor of Education in English and Life Orientation.
SACE (South African Council for Educators) certified.
Timeline
Acting Departmental Head
WCED
06.2025 - Current
Educator
WCED
01.2015 - Current
University of The Western Cape
Bachelor in Education (4 years) BED from English And Life Orientation