Duncan Smith
Educator And Integral Coach
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Lecturer with teaching, mentoring, and curriculum leadership experience across education and student development settings. Delivers lesson planning, assessment design, and classroom guidance while supporting learners with varied academic and behavioural needs, including autism education and academic advising. Builds engaging learning environments through coaching, pastoral support, and clear communication with students and colleagues.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer - Education Faculty
EMERIS (Varsity College)
Cape Town , Cape Town
01.2026 - Current
- Prepare and deliver lectures that translate education concepts into clear, practical learning for diverse student groups.
- Design assessments that measure understanding, reinforce course standards, and support consistent academic evaluation.
- Provide academic advising that helps students plan coursework, stay engaged, and address learning concerns early.
Integral Coach
The Coaching Centre
Cape Town
03.2023 - Current
- The Coaching Centre
- Eliot Osrin Leadership Institute
- Teachers Plus
- Private Clients
Educator (Autism)
Western Cape Education Department
07.2022 - Current
- Develop individualized learning materials and adjust instruction to match student needs and progress according to individualized educational support plans.
- Use assessment data to monitor progress, identify gaps, and update teaching approaches accordingly.
- Facilitate workshops for staff and families on communication strategies, behavior support, and student development.
English, History and Life Orientation
Herzlia High School
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Taught English, History, and Life Orientation with clear instruction, structured activities, and consistent classroom management.
- Coordinated the President’s Award liaison work by organizing communication, tracking participant progress, and supporting program activities.
- Led cricket and golf programmes by scheduling sessions, guiding participants, and reinforcing teamwork and discipline.
Acting Head of Department
CURO
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Led English and Life Orientation delivery as Acting HOD, aligning lesson planning, classroom routines, and departmental priorities.
- Guided Grade 8 - 12 learners through academic progress tracking, behavioural support, and regular teacher communication.
- Cricket coaching, developed player confidence, and prepared teams for matches and school sport activities.
Business Development Manager
Lead 4 Life
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed prsence at education conferences to strengthen company visibility and expand partnership opportunities.
- Generated new leads monthly through targeted outreach and market prospecting.
- Created and delivered sales presentations that clarified service value and supported decision-making.
- Prepared proposals and quotes that aligned pricing, scope, and client needs.
- Trained personnel and facilitators to improve delivery consistency and program readiness.
- Applied research to identify new market opportunities and guide outreach priorities.
- Supported team capability through Coaching and Mentoring during training and facilitation work.
Business Development Manager
SchoolAdvisor
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Deliver 10-20 sales presentations monthly to communicate SchoolAdvisor offerings and support new business conversations.
- Generated new sales leads and built a consistent outreach pipeline through targeted prospecting and follow-up.
- Managed SchoolAdvisor's presence at Edu Conferences and represented the brand in industry-related guest speaking opportunities.
- Wrote industry-related blog articles to strengthen thought leadership and support ongoing marketing visibility.
Head of English
Woodford International School
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Coached the local teachers weekly through mentoring, feedback, and classroom support.
- Aligned English instruction with Cambridge curriculum standards across planning, delivery, and departmental operations.
- Led departmental agenda-setting and meeting facilitation to support clear coordination and follow-through.
- Managed curriculum planning and delivery routines to maintain consistent English program execution.
Head Teacher
Seoul English Education Centre
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Mentored new teachers, supporting onboarding, classroom confidence, and day-to-day coaching.
- Led weekly coordination meetings to align educators and Korean management on priorities, feedback, and classroom needs.
- Served as liaison between educators and Korean management, translating concerns into clear action points and follow-up.
- Revised prescribed textbooks and supported curriculum development to improve lesson clarity and teaching consistency.
- Provided pastoral support to international staff, reinforcing wellbeing, trust, and a stable working environment.
English Teacher
Rondebosch Boys High School
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Coached sports practices weekly across cricket, rugby, and golf to build discipline and teamwork.
- Managed English lessons weekly while adapting instruction to support varied learning needs.
- Planned and delivered English instruction aligned with curriculum development and assessment design.
- Built student confidence through practical coaching, encouragement, and consistent classroom communication.
- Supported drama and history societies through mentoring, workshop facilitation, and organized student activities.
Education
Certificate - Integral Life Coaching
The Coaching Centre
Cape Town12-2023
Honours Degree - Psychology
University of Cape Town
Cape Town12-2013
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Education
Uinversity of Cape Town
Cape Town12-2004
Bachelor of Arts - English and History
University of Cape Town
Cape Town11-2003
Skills
Education
Training
Research
Communication
Curriculum development
Counseling
Academic advising
Assessment design
Program coordination
Student support services
Coaching
Mentoring
Workshop facilitation
Certification
Integral Life Coaching
Timeline
Lecturer - Education Faculty
EMERIS (Varsity College)
01.2026 - Current
Integral Coach
The Coaching Centre
03.2023 - Current
Educator (Autism)
Western Cape Education Department
07.2022 - Current
English, History and Life Orientation
Herzlia High School
03.2019 - 06.2022
Acting Head of Department
CURO
01.2018 - 03.2019
Business Development Manager
Lead 4 Life
08.2016 - 01.2018
Business Development Manager
SchoolAdvisor
01.2016 - 12.2016
Head of English
Woodford International School
01.2014 - 12.2015
Head Teacher
Seoul English Education Centre
01.2011 - 12.2013
English Teacher
Rondebosch Boys High School
01.2008 - 12.2010
Certificate - Integral Life Coaching
The Coaching Centre
Honours Degree - Psychology
University of Cape Town
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Education
Uinversity of Cape Town
Bachelor of Arts - English and History
University of Cape Town