Gerda Heyl
Johannesburg
Summary
Patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over ten years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
AdVtech - Trinityhouse High School Randpark Ridge
Johannesburg
04.2021 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Dealt with inappropriate behavior quickly and effectively to maintain calm learning environment.
Afrikaans Teacher
Curro Krugersdorp High School
Krugersdorp
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Senior High School Teacher
Beaulieu College
Midrand
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
Head of English Department
Wonderfontein High School
Carletonville
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Improved department operations by capturing numerous opportunities to streamline processes and reduce waste.
- Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
PE and Language Teacher
Voortrekker High Shool
Boksburg
01.2013 - 04.2016
- Created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written Afrikaans.
- Facilitated learning of Afrikaans language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Built cultural literacy by organizing lesson plans focused on Afrikaans-speaking countries.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities.
Student Teacher
Horizon International High
Johannesburg
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
Teacher's Assistant Intern
Roodepark School
Johannesburg
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
Education
Certificate - Sports Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa12.2013
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa12.2012
Certificate - Inclusive Education
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa12.2011
Skills
- Staff Development
- Educational leadership
- Educational research
- Technology integration
- Multitasking Abilities
- MS Office
- Organization and Time Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Curriculum Development
Teaching Referees
Name: Daniella Meikle
Position: Principal
School address: 7 Maple Road, Kyalami AH, Gauteng, SA
Tel/cell: +27 11 468 2114
Email: meikled@beaulieucollege.org
Name: Amarie Theunissen
Position: Mentor
School address: 23 Knoppiesdoring Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA
Tel/cell: +27 61 388 1652
Email: atheunissen@trinityhouse.co.za
Name: Anet Prinsloo
Position: Head of Admin and Netball
School address: 7 Maple Road, Kyalami AH, Gauteng, SA
Tel/cell: +27 72 476 7590
Email: prinslooa@beaulieucollege.org
Timeline
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
AdVtech - Trinityhouse High School Randpark Ridge
04.2021 - Current
Afrikaans Teacher
Curro Krugersdorp High School
08.2020 - 03.2021
Senior High School Teacher
Beaulieu College
01.2017 - 07.2020
Head of English Department
Wonderfontein High School
05.2016 - 12.2016
PE and Language Teacher
Voortrekker High Shool
01.2013 - 04.2016
Student Teacher
Horizon International High
01.2012 - 12.2012
Teacher's Assistant Intern
Roodepark School
01.2011 - 12.2011
Certificate - Sports Management
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Johannesburg
Certificate - Inclusive Education
University of Johannesburg
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