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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Charis Ann Potgieter

Teacher
West Beach

Summary

I am a hardworking and passionate design, creative arts, English and history teacher with strong
organizational skills. I am experienced in picking up new roles and developing in them. I am a dependable
teacher with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners.
Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of
learning, and cooperative teamwork.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

History & English Teacher

Edgemead High
08.2022 - Current
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques, maintaining discipline and focus while also promoting a respectful atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for
    students and visitors.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to
    identify and adopt successful instructional
    strategies.

Design Subject Head for Grade 10 and 11

Krugersdorp High School (GDE)
08.2021 - 08.2022

I created lesson plans as well as resources for design
covering grades 10 and 11.

  • Support student teachers by mentoring on classroom
    management, lesson planning and activity
    organization.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers
    and course work.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to
    achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior
    modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Guided students to develop and hone creative
    processes and problem-solving skills.
  • Taught historical timelines and differences through
    design and art.

Creative Arts Teacher

Krugersdorp High School
04.2018 - 08.2022
  • Maintained student attendance, grades and other
    required records using Saspac.
  • Helped students manipulate variety of media to
    express emotions, feelings, attitude and intent.
  • Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.

Creative Arts Subject Head

Krugersdorp High School
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to
    complete projects on time.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify
    opportunities for improvement.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to
    improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate
    approaches to presenting lessons to increase student
    understanding.

English Teacher

Krugersdorp High School
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for
    students and visitors.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to
    identify and adopt successful instructional
    strategies.
  • Coordinated theme days for classes to
    encourage interest in reading, resulting in
    significant increase in reading scores.

Au Pair

The Nortiers
06.2016 - 12.2019
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive
    developments and issues.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and
    patient with others.
  • Assisted with housework such as lunches and
    occasional shopping.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build
    positive relationships.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical
    appointments and extra-curricular activities.

Education

Bachelors in Education - English And History

University of Johannesburg
Cnr Kingsway & University Roads, Auckland Park
04.2001 -

National Senior Certificate -

Krugersdorp High School
Krugersdorp, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

First aid training

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Certification

First aid level 3

References

References are available on request

Timeline

History & English Teacher

Edgemead High
08.2022 - Current

Design Subject Head for Grade 10 and 11

Krugersdorp High School (GDE)
08.2021 - 08.2022

Creative Arts Subject Head

Krugersdorp High School
09.2020 - 08.2021

First aid level 3

11-2019

SACE

06-2019

English Teacher

Krugersdorp High School
01.2019 - 12.2019

Creative Arts Teacher

Krugersdorp High School
04.2018 - 08.2022

Au Pair

The Nortiers
06.2016 - 12.2019

Bachelors in Education - English And History

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

National Senior Certificate -

Krugersdorp High School
04.2001 -
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