Dylan Van Der Merwe
Teacher - G7-12
Pretoria
Summary
Hardworking and passionate teacher with strong organisational skills eager to secure a teaching position. Ready to help a team achieve various educational goals. A life long learner always seeking to improve my skills as a professional educator and individual. Received The Dale Carnegie highest award for achievement in 2017, I developed strong leadership skills and qualities as well as public speaking training. Open to new challengers and opportunities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Relief History Teacher G8 & G9
Cornerstone College
Pretoria
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Successfully met deadlines given by school and Department of Education.
- Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- History lesson preparation and presentation to accommodate large Grade 8 and 9 classes.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Able to incorporate technology into lessons.
- Excellent administrative skills, ie, class management and general admin.
- Created assessment tasks as well as marking of these tasks.
Preservice Teacher
Pretoria Boys High School
Pretoria
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Marking of Geography assessment papers for Grade 8 -12.
- Lesson preparation and teaching Geography to Grade 9 - 12.
- Extra Mural assistance in various sports in the afternoons.
- Exam invigilation.
- Substitutions for absent teachers.
History, Geography and Life Orientation Tutor
Hatfield Christian School
Pretoria
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
- Required to prepare and deliver lessons to students with learning difficulties.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Taught a number of lessons online due to Covid-19 restrictions.
- Used the Independent Examinations Board curriculum.
English Relief Teacher - Grade 8
Cornerstone College
Pretoria
01.2021 - 02.2022
- English Home Language lesson preparation for Grade 8.
- Classroom administration
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
English Relief Teacher
Cornerstone College
Pretoria
07.2020 - 07.2020
- English Home Language lesson preparation and delivery to Grade 8.
- Classroom administration.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Administrator
Cornerstone College
Pretoria
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted in the main office with registrations of new students.
- Dealt with new clients on a daily basis.
- Adaptive to fast paced environment.
- General admin duties.
Education
Bachelor of Education Senior Phase And FET - Education
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2019 - 11.2022
Matric Certificate -
Pretoria Boys High School
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2014 - 11.2018
Skills
QGIS Trained
Three years of Psychology
Trained to teach online and in person
Trained to teach at under resourced schools
Critical thinker
Excellent time management
Good communication skills
Patient and understanding
Leadership skills and teamwork
Affiliations
South African Council of Educators
Timeline
Relief History Teacher G8 & G9
Cornerstone College
07.2022 - 08.2022
Preservice Teacher
Pretoria Boys High School
04.2022 - 06.2022
History, Geography and Life Orientation Tutor
Hatfield Christian School
04.2021 - 02.2022
English Relief Teacher - Grade 8
Cornerstone College
01.2021 - 02.2022
English Relief Teacher
Cornerstone College
07.2020 - 07.2020
Administrator
Cornerstone College
01.2020 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Education Senior Phase And FET - Education
University of Pretoria
01.2019 - 11.2022
Matric Certificate -
Pretoria Boys High School
01.2014 - 11.2018