Daleen Kirsten
Educator / Online Tutor
Kenilworth
Summary
Experienced and dedicated educator with over two decades of teaching across multiple subjects and grade levels, specializing in Afrikaans First Additional Language and Xhosa. Proven leadership in academic, sport, and extracurricular coordination. Highly organized, with extensive experience in curriculum planning, assessment moderation, and learner development. Skilled communicator with a passion for teaching and community engagement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Educator: Afrikaans First Additional Language Gr 8 – 12
Wynberg Boys’ High School
01.2024 - Current
- Classroom teaching and assessment moderation (Grades 8–12)
- Discipline and detention management
- Involved in Afrikaans curriculum development
Educator: Afrikaans FAL Gr 8–12, Life Orientation Gr 8, 9, 11
Stirling High School
01.2011 - 01.2023
- Netball coach (1st & 2nd team), girls’ cricket coach
- Athletics coach and public speaking coach
- Coordinator of Matric Farewell (2012–2023)
- Community service program leader
- Matric National Marker (2016–), Senior Marker (2022–)
- Netball Provincial Selector (2013–2017)
Educator: Xhosa Gr 1–7, Afrikaans Gr 5
Merrifield Private School
01.2008 - 01.2010
Manager & Educational Consultant
Human Progress Management
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Delivered study skills workshops
- Parent feedback and learner support
Educator: Afrikaans
Lilyfontein College
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Head of Afrikaans Department, Head of Netball
- Matric Farewell Coordinator
Educator: Grade 7 Afrikaans, Xhosa
Cambridge Junior School
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Head of Afrikaans, Athletics, and Netball
- Beauty Pageant Coordinator
Educator: Afrikaans, History, Xhosa, PE
Port Alfred High School
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Moderator for Grade 12 Afrikaans Orals
- Athletics and Netball Coach
- Matric Farewell Coordinator
Educator: Afrikaans, History, Economics, PE, Hostel Guardian
Theunissen High School
01.1996 - 01.1998
- 1st Team Netball Coach, Athletics Coordinator
Education
Higher Diploma in Education - Afrikaans III, English III, History III, Psychology III, Zulu II, Geography I
University of the Free State
Grade 12 -
Grens High School
Skills
- Curriculum Planning & Delivery
- Assessment & Exam Moderation
- Classroom & Behaviour Management
- Coaching: Netball
- Coaching: Athletics
- Coaching: Cricket
- Public Speaking & Redenaars Coaching
- Event Coordination (Matric Farewell, Beauty Pageants)
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7401100215089
- Number of Children: 2
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 8
- Marital Status: Engaged
Certifications And Achievements
- Matric National Marker, 01/01/16 - Present
- Senior Marker: National Exams, 01/01/22 - Present
- Provincial Netball Selector, 01/01/13 - 12/31/17
Timeline
Educator: Afrikaans First Additional Language Gr 8 – 12
Wynberg Boys’ High School
01.2024 - Current
Educator: Afrikaans FAL Gr 8–12, Life Orientation Gr 8, 9, 11
Stirling High School
01.2011 - 01.2023
Educator: Xhosa Gr 1–7, Afrikaans Gr 5
Merrifield Private School
01.2008 - 01.2010
Manager & Educational Consultant
Human Progress Management
01.2006 - 01.2010
Educator: Afrikaans
Lilyfontein College
01.2005 - 01.2007
Educator: Grade 7 Afrikaans, Xhosa
Cambridge Junior School
01.2003 - 01.2005
Educator: Afrikaans, History, Xhosa, PE
Port Alfred High School
01.1999 - 01.2002
Educator: Afrikaans, History, Economics, PE, Hostel Guardian
Theunissen High School
01.1996 - 01.1998
Higher Diploma in Education - Afrikaans III, English III, History III, Psychology III, Zulu II, Geography I
University of the Free State
Grade 12 -
Grens High School
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