Georgina Angela Giorko
Hillcrest
Summary
Passionate Drama Teacher enthusiastic about teaching communication through body language and performance. Distinct expertise gained during 15-year career. Experience providing opportunities for student expression using spoken, written, and performative forms of communication. Personal teaching motto: If You Win the Heart, You Win the Head
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Management Team
Hillcrest High School
01.2019 - Current
- Sending detailed reports,
- Interacting with parents
- Managing registration teachers
- Analyzing academic performance
- Organizing school functions
- Writing progress reports
- Providing pastoral care
- Writing testimonials
- Attending disciplinary hearings
- Creating and altering school policies, conducting interviews
Drama Head of Department
Hillcrest High School
01.2010 - Current
- Planning and presenting lessons for grade 8-12 Drama,
- Setting examinations and assessments
- Management of staff within the department
- Record keeping
- Course creator on internal electronic platform
- Practical assistance and support
- Organization and performance in Supper Theatre
- Cultural committee member
- Director and set designer for school productions, script writing
- Judge at talent shows
- Organization of grade 12 NSC practical examinations
Member of Provincial Sub-Committee
Department Of Education
02.2021 - Current
- Create support content for Kwa-Zulu Natal teachers, such as the "Just In Time" programme.
- Make provincial decisions regarding set plays.
- Set control tests and P.A.T's
Drama and English Teacher
Hillcrest High School
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Planning and presenting lessons, grade 9 English,
- Grade 12 life orientation, grade 10-12 Drama
- Record keeping, setting and marking theory assessments
- Practical examiner
Education
Master of Arts - Religion And Social Transformation
UKZN
Pietermaritzburg05.2024
Honours - Philosophy And Religious Studies
Unisa
Durban01.2018
Bachelor of Education - Education
Unisa
Durban01.2016
National Diploma - Dramatic Arts
Durban University of Technology
Durban01.2001
Certificate - Management Development Programme
Newbridge College
Durban01.2021
Matric Exemption -
Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest01.1998
Skills
- Experienced actor
- Trained singer: 12 years classical
- Excellent computer skills-word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google classroom, Moodle, ClassDojo, Chalk, Microsoft Teams as well as various online software’s
- Skilled and experienced teaching abilities
- Excellent research skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Task Prioritization
- Excellent Communication
- Supervision and leadership
Languages
English
Attributes
- Dedicated and passionate about everything I take on
- Determined and ambitious
- Excellent people skills
- Creative and forward thinker
- Hard worker who takes pride in everything undertaken
- Works well under pressure
- Excellent time management skills
Driver License
Code 08
Criminal Record
None
Sace Number
12272511
Productions Directed
- Grease 2010
- Easy Stages 2011
- Alice in Wonderland 2013
- Rock of Ages 2015
- Carpe Jugulum 2017
- Charlies Aunt 2019
- A Butler did it! 2022
Productions Acted In
- Minerva Children: Bessie-directed by Garth Anderson
- Aladdin: Aladdin-Produced by Colin Penn, directed by Garth Anderson
- Just So Stories: Various characters- directed by Garth Anderson
- Thank Heavens for Little Girls-Musical Review
- Out of Order- Nurse-directed by Jacky Vermaas
- The Coloured Museum: Normal Jean Reynolds-directed by Debbie Lutge
- The King and I: Anna-directed by Debbie Lutge
- The Importance of Being Ernest: Miss Prism
- Feedback: Various characters-directed by myself. This production was performed on the fringe at the Grahamstown Arts Festival in 1998
Competitions
International Arts Talent Showcase (Regional rounds in Johannesburg)
Personal Information
- ID Number: 800425 0203 084
- Age: 43
- Nationality: South African Citizen
References
- Dr Pushpa Gramanie, Head of Assessment and Examinations KZN DBE, pgramanie@gmail.com, +27788018808
- Mrs Carol Edy, Acting Deputy Principal of Hillcrest High School, edyc@hhs.co.za, 0828772925
- Mrs. S Panday, Internal Moderator NSC, sunithapanday@gmail.com, 0749100716
Additional Information
I have been a Cluster Leader in the Pinetown District for 10 years.
I am an experienced NSC examiner and have three years of experience as a Senior Marker.
I am an identified LEAD TEACHER
I am part of the team that sets our District Papers
Timeline
Member of Provincial Sub-Committee
Department Of Education
02.2021 - Current
Senior Management Team
Hillcrest High School
01.2019 - Current
Drama Head of Department
Hillcrest High School
01.2010 - Current
Drama and English Teacher
Hillcrest High School
01.2009 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - Religion And Social Transformation
UKZN
Honours - Philosophy And Religious Studies
Unisa
Bachelor of Education - Education
Unisa
National Diploma - Dramatic Arts
Durban University of Technology
Certificate - Management Development Programme
Newbridge College
Matric Exemption -
Hillcrest High School
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