Charlene Singh
Master Teacher: English
Johannesburg
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with 11 years of valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments (CAPS and IEB).Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lessons, discussions and activities. Implementing intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Master Teacher
St Alban's College
Pretoria
09.2023 - Current
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to ensure their success in classroom.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences to stay current with educational trends and research-based best practices for teaching excellence.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Provided constructive feedback to students through consistent formative assessments, enabling them to continuously improve their skills and understanding of course material.
- Contributed to school-wide improvement initiatives by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Subject Head of English/ Head of Culture
Curro Midrand Sagewood
Midrand
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Member of Senior Management Team, Head of Culture, Marketing and Outreach, Grade Head of Grade 8
- Duties: Overseeing planning, delivery and execution of lessons for English Home language for all Grades in Senior and FET Phase
- Teaching English Language & Literature from Grades 8- 12
- Tailoring English teaching methods to suit needs of individual students through planning, preparing and delivering lessons to ranges of English classes
- Communicated frequently with parents, learners and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet IEB standards.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-focused learning.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of learner progress, challenges and behaviour issues.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behaviour among learners.
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
- Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English language.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces to meet diverse learning styles.
- Extra Mural Activities: Head of Junior and Senior Public Speaking
- Spelling Bee
- Curro Create (CAS)
- SageFest (Arts and Culture Festival)
- Matric Farewell
- Valediction
- Academic and Culture Prize Giving
- Coordinated community outreach programs that fostered strong connections between school and local organizations
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving literacy rates across grade levels within school district
- Promoted culture of excellence within department through high expectations for both students and faculty members alike
English Teacher
Curro Serengeti High School
Kempton Park
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Home room teacher
- Prepared and taught comprehensive lessons (English HL IEB curriculum) content to Grades 8-11 learners
- Grade Controller- Grades 8/9
- Planning of lessons and assessments
- Marking and moderation Processes
- Grade Tutor
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills
English Teacher
Sunnydale Secondary School
Eshowe
1 2012 - 6 2017
- Overseeing planning, delivery and execution of lessons for Grades 8-12
- Teaching English Language & Literature from Grades 8- 12.
- Tailoring English teaching methods to suit needs of individual students for CAPS curriculum
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners
Education
Bachelors Degree - Senior/FET Phase, English
University of Kwazulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa 01.2008 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Greenbury Secondary School
Durban, KZN 01.2003 - 01.2007
Skills
Academic Tutor
IEB Matric Marker
Mentorship of new teachers
Setting of assessments and examinations
Grammar instruction
IT skills
Team work
Classroom management
Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Master Teacher
St Alban's College
09.2023 - Current
Subject Head of English/ Head of Culture
Curro Midrand Sagewood
04.2020 - 08.2023
English Teacher
Curro Serengeti High School
07.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelors Degree - Senior/FET Phase, English
University of Kwazulu-Natal
01.2008 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Greenbury Secondary School
01.2003 - 01.2007
English Teacher
Sunnydale Secondary School
1 2012 - 6 2017