Hi, I’m
CHRISTA KEYSER
South Africa
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison
Summary
As a dedicated and accomplished education professional, I bring over 30 years of enriching experience to the field of education. With a track record of success, I have demonstrated my expertise in delivering effective and innovative academic curriculums tailored to my specialized subject.
In my most recent roles, I have contributed significantly to the educational landscape, fostering dynamic learning environments and instilling a positive attitude towards education. My experience spans various teaching styles and methodologies, seamlessly integrating traditional approaches with a keen appreciation for technology.
Having played key roles as a guide and mentor to fellow educators, I've shaped academic landscapes and showcased a commitment to the teaching profession. Through the implementation of student-reading programs and performance improvement plans, I have consistently enhanced overall learner progress and empowered students to grow in confidence, enabling them to fully flourish in their educational journey.
As I look forward to the next phase of my career, I am actively seeking opportunities in adult education and intermediate phase teaching. My goal is to leverage my considerable expertise while expanding my skillset to engage with a more mature audience. Furthermore, my future ambition includes authoring and co-authoring educational texts, textbooks, articles, and dissertations that will make significant impacts on the lives of learners.
Targeted Roles: Teacher | Educator
Professional Affiliations: South African Council of Educators (SACE) | UAE Teacher's License
Overview
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Salamah Bint Buti Cycle 2 School and Aljood CycleAl Ain, United Arab Emirates
Lead Teacher & Coordinator
08.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Manages the English department for Grades 5 to 8, leading a team of four comprising of educators and administrative support staff
- Teaches Grade 8 English
- Coordinates and plans subject meetings to discuss the design, development, and execution of curriculums and teaching schedules for each term
- Observes 2-3 lessons each term, for each subject, to identify areas of opportunity and conduct performance evaluations
- Monitors weekly lesson plans and student progress (mark analysis)
- Supports continual professional development of educators through the implementation and execution of staff training and development programmes
- Develops and implements a Special Educational Needs (SEN) programme, ensuring the school is inclusive to students with varying learning requirements
- Involved in and oversees subject and department projects pertaining to Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STREAM)
- Reviews results of diagnostics exams to gain insight into learners' current knowledge base / preconceptions of subjects
- Tracks usage of learning platforms (ALEF, LMS) to ensure teachers and students maximise resources
- Moderation of student workbooks, assessments, and trimester exams
- Designs model lessons and encourages teachers to utilise this teaching strategy
- Provides constructive feedback to teachers with the goal of enhancing professional growth
- Performs various administrative tasks.
Salamah Bint Buti Cycle 2 School, Aljood Cycle 1 & 2 SchoolAl Ain, United Arab Emirates
English Teacher: Grade 5 and 8
07.2018 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Taught English literacy to 5 classes of grades 5 and 6 and advanced English classes to grades 7 and 8.
- Developed and planned engaging lesson plans for each term.
- Executed lesson plans in alignment with the National Education Framework.
- Assessed learner needs, abilities, and potential, to determine the teaching style needed for each student.
- Involved in developing and facilitating improvements to standardized testing.
Muraijib Cycle 2 SchoolAl Ain, United Arab Emirates
English Teacher: Grade 6 to 9
01.2015 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Grade 6 to 9
- Taught English as a second language to Grades 7 and 8
- Served as a language coordinator for grade 8
- Performed duties synonymous with the English teacher role above.
Non Profit Mchuaru VillageGeita, Tanzania
Facilitator
09.2011 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Taught learners aged 25-30 literacy, mathematics, and life skills.
- Built leadership abilities and expertise by delivering forward-thinking training.
Rockland Primary SchoolCarletonville, South Africa
Head of Department: English Grade 6 and 7
01.1994 - 01.2011
Job overview
- English Grade 6 and 7: Developed the subject area as well as managed the teaching staff and financial resources allocated to the department
- Monitored the effectiveness of teaching and learning by reviewing assessment methods and student feedback.
AngloGold Ashanti Gold MineCarletonville, South Africa
Adult Basic Education Teacher
01.1992 - 01.1994
Job overview
- Taught English
- Developed and issued educational content such as notes, assignments, and tests
- Planned educational activities and events.
Greenspark PrimaryFochville, South Africa
English Teacher: Grade 6 to 7
01.1990 - 01.1991
Job overview
- Taught English Grade 6 to English Grade 7
- Prepared lesson plans
- Assigned and marked homework and tests
- Supervised classes to ensure that students were learning in a safe and productive environment
- Attended parent-teacher meetings.
UnileverJohannesburg, South Africa
Ledger Clerk
01.1983 - 01.1985
Job overview
- Maintained a master list of monthly journal entries
- Assisted with the production of financial statements
- Recorded supporting information for journal entries.
Education
Goudstad Teaching Training CollegeSouth Africa
Bachelor of Education from Education
1990
Hoërskool HartbeespoortSouth Africa
Higher National Diploma
1982
MOE – Ministry of EducationOnline
Certificate from Effective Use of Platform for Teaching
04.2001 - 2022
MOE – Ministry of Education
Certificate
University overview
- Educational Neuroscience Unit 1 The Brain, Structure, and the Function
- Educational Neuroscience Unit 2 The Brain, Learning and Sleep
- Educational Neuroscience Unit 3 The Brain, Learning and Emotions
- Educational Wastage
- Interactive Content Design Tools
- Literacy Across all Subjects Course 1
- Microsoft Digital Educator
- Numeracy Skills: Development Across all Subjects
- Teaching for Impactful Learning: Day 1: Effective Teaching
- Wellness Within School
MOE – Ministry of Education
Certificate
University overview
- Advanced Skills in Smart Learning
- Behaviour in Distance Learning
- Cyberbullying for Teachers
- Designing Learning in Context of Distance Learning
- Digital Literacy: Level 1: Work With Computers
- Digital Literacy: Level 2: Access Information Online
- Distance Learning Approaches in Term 3
- Distance Learning Tools
- E-Maturity
- Evaluating Smart Learning
- Implementing Distance Learning
- Introduction of Distance Learning
- LS4UAE
- My Classroom: My Passion (General Strategies)
- Online Evaluation of Distance Learning
- Practical Applications in the Context of Smart Learning
- The Teacher's Role in Smart Learning
- Upskilling in Distance Learning
MOE – Ministry of Education
Certificate
University overview
- Ask Intelligently
- How to Holistically Assess Cycle 2 Assessed Projects
- Students Behaviour
OBE
Certificate
University overview
- Outcomes Based Education Training
RNC Training
Certificate
University overview
- Revised National Curriculum Statement
Accomplishments
- Transitioned into blended learning utilising Microsoft teams and different teaching platforms (Nearpod, Pear Deck, Google Classroom, LMS Alef, Padlet, Classkick, Kahoot, Wordwall) to enhance the learning experience of students during the Covid pandemic.
- Built and integrated performance improvement plans for underperforming students in partnership with parents and administrative staff.
- Improved learner reading levels by one grade through the establishment of a student reading programme, 2018.
- Teacher of the Year Award finalist, 2005.
- District National Teaching Awards finalist, 2001
Interests
- Art
- Golf
- Gardening
Additional Information
PROJECTS
- STREAM Integral Teaching Ministry of Education UAE
- Adult Basic Education (English) Mchaura Village Geita Tanzania
- Setting and Moderation of Provincial Standardised Test Papers
- Revised National Curriculum Statement (RNCS)
Languages
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Native
Availability
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Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Team building
- Google Workspace
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Timeline
Lead Teacher & Coordinator
Salamah Bint Buti Cycle 2 School and Aljood Cycle
08.2022 - 08.2023
English Teacher: Grade 5 and 8
Salamah Bint Buti Cycle 2 School, Aljood Cycle 1 & 2 School
07.2018 - 07.2022
English Teacher: Grade 6 to 9
Muraijib Cycle 2 School
01.2015 - 07.2018
Facilitator
Non Profit Mchuaru Village
09.2011 - 03.2014
MOE – Ministry of Education
Certificate from Effective Use of Platform for Teaching
04.2001 - 2022
Head of Department: English Grade 6 and 7
Rockland Primary School
01.1994 - 01.2011
Adult Basic Education Teacher
AngloGold Ashanti Gold Mine
01.1992 - 01.1994
English Teacher: Grade 6 to 7
Greenspark Primary
01.1990 - 01.1991
Ledger Clerk
Unilever
01.1983 - 01.1985
Goudstad Teaching Training College
Bachelor of Education from Education
Hoërskool Hartbeespoort
Higher National Diploma
MOE – Ministry of Education
Certificate
2021
MOE – Ministry of Education
Certificate
2020
MOE – Ministry of Education
Certificate
2019
OBE
Certificate
2005
RNC Training
Certificate
2005
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