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Ester Van Niekerk

Qualified Teacher - 11 Years Experience In Teaching Afrikaans And Other Subjects
Newcastle

Summary

Experienced educator with 11 years teaching Afrikaans Home Language and various subjects. Possess valuable insights into school settings and working with diverse children. Strong belief in lifelong learning for professional and personal growth. Friendly, reliable, enthusiastic, and patient individual dedicated to providing quality education and support to all learners.

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Teacher

Hoërskool Ferrum
07.2022 - Current


  • Ek bied tans Afrikaans Huistaal Graad 8 en Graad 9 asook Geskiedenis Graad 8-12 aan.
  • My hoofvakke is Afrikaans (derdejaarsvlak) en Natuurwetenskappe.
  • Ek leef my elke dag uit tussen die kinders deur praktiese en prettige voorbeelde te gebruik om sodoende moeilike beginsels te verduidelik en toe te pas.
  • Waarnemende vakhoof
  • Mediasentrum en mediaprefekte: Hoof
  • Kultuur: Sekretaresse
  • Redenaars
  • Debat
  • Toneel
  • Newcastle Eisteddfod Komitee 2025
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Teacher

Oranjekrag Gekombineerde Skool
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Afrikaans Huistaal Graad 4-7
  • Lewensvaardighede Gr 4-6
  • Wiskunde Geletterdheid Gr.10
  • Gasvryheidstudies Gr.10
  • SAOU verteenwoordiger met bevorderingsposte (2022)
  • Verskeie administratiewe hulp aan sekrtetaresse of skoolhoof
  • Akademiese Rooster 2022

Teacher

Hoërskool Cradock
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Engels (FAL) Graad 8
  • Afrikaans (HT) Graad 9
  • Afrikaans (EAT) Graad 10+11
  • Lewensoriëntering Graad 12
  • Buitemuurse aktiwiteite: Atletiek, Drama & Eisteddfod, Sportafrigting (Netbal), Koor (administratiewe pligte & dissipline), Redenaars, Mnr & Mej CHS, Opedag, Bemarking, Facebookblad, Beoordelaar: Redenaars (2019)

Teacher

Hoërskool Middelburg
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Graad 8: Afrikaans (HT) en Engels (FAL)
  • Graad 9 Skeppende Kunste
  • Graad 10 en 11 Lewensoriëntering
  • Sottekonsert
  • Drama
  • Koor
  • Kultuuraand/Fondsinsameling
  • Eisteddfod
  • Sportafrigting (Netbal)
  • Koshuisdiens

Teacher

Hoërskool Christiaan De Wet
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Graad 7-9 EBW, Graad 7-9 Natuurwetenskap en Graad 10 Besigheidstudies.
  • Sportafrigting (Netbal)
  • Koshuisdiens

Teacher

Hoërskool Bultfontein
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Graad 4: Afrikaans, Engels (FAL) en Sosiale Wetenskap
  • Graad 5 en 6 Engels (FAL)
  • Sportafrigting (Netbal)
  • VCSV
  • Koshuisdiens
  • Mediaskakeling
  • Verversingskomitee
  • Redenaars
  • Netheid van lokale

Education

B. Ed - Afrikaans En Natuurwetenskap

Noordwes Universiteit
Potchefstroom, South Africa
03-2014

High School Diploma -

Afrikaanse Hoërskool
Kroonstad, South Africa
04.2001 - 01.2006

Skills

    Toepassing van tegnologie in die klaskamer

    Handhaaf goeie dissipline

    Kreatief

    D6 en SASAMS

    Student engagement

    Classroom instruction

    Curriculum implementation

    Group instruction

Extracurricular Activities

Netball, Speech and Drama, Music - Piano, Hockey, Debating, Special Academic Colours, Gr.8-12, NOVS Netball Team, 2002-2005, Participation in Arts Festivals, Various A++ achievements and ATKV Teen Theatre with an A+++ at arts festival, Writing (currently working on my book: Ster, short stories: Single Woman), Reading: articles, stories, tips, lifestyle, true stories, Online courses, Walking and playing with my dog, painting, creative coloring for adults, mosaics

Academic Information

North West University: Potchefstroom Campus, B.Ed, Afrikaans, Natural Sciences, English, Economic and Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Best Natural Science Student, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012, Afrikaanse Hoërskool Kroonstad, 12, 12/2006, A, A, B, A, A, A, A, A

Special Courses

  • Level 1 Netball Coaching, 03/2010
  • Drama and Theatre, 03/2011
  • First Aid Level 1, 03/2012
  • SAOU Discipline Course, 2014
  • Afrikaans: Writing and Presenting (Hoërskool Pearson), 01/2018, 01/2019
  • Netball Referee Course (Hoërskool Despatch), 2017
  • QMS, 2020
  • TEFL 120 Hour, 02/2022
  • TEFL 40 Hour Teaching Beginners – Younger Ages, 02/2022
  • Grade 12 Invigilators Training, 2023

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 8804260354086
  • Health Status: Very good
  • Date of Birth: 04/26/88
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African Citizen
  • Driving License: Code B
  • Marital Status: Divorced

Certification

TESOL Certified

Interests

Skryf (Besig met my eerste boek) Kreatiewe inkleur, Stap en draf in die natuur

Timeline

Teacher

Hoërskool Ferrum
07.2022 - Current

TESOL Certified

06-2022

Teacher

Oranjekrag Gekombineerde Skool
01.2020 - 06.2022

Teacher

Hoërskool Cradock
01.2017 - 12.2019

Teacher

Hoërskool Middelburg
01.2016 - 12.2017

Teacher

Hoërskool Christiaan De Wet
01.2015 - 12.2015

Teacher

Hoërskool Bultfontein
01.2014 - 12.2014

High School Diploma -

Afrikaanse Hoërskool
04.2001 - 01.2006

B. Ed - Afrikaans En Natuurwetenskap

Noordwes Universiteit
Ester Van NiekerkQualified Teacher - 11 Years Experience In Teaching Afrikaans And Other Subjects