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Helga Illse Swigelaar
Education
Wolseley,WC
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced professional with over 30 years of expertise in managing administrative tasks, maintaining records, and teaching learners and colleagues to excel through effective task prioritization and multitasking. Seeking a challenging role within your company to leverage skills in supporting a team and driving the school's success. Possessing strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and exceptional communication skills, ready to contribute to team achievements and deliver positive outcomes. Eager to take on new challenges and advance organizational goals with unwavering dedication and enthusiasm. 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
31
31
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Teacher
Ihlumelo Junior Secondary School
Mbekweni, Wellington
02.2016 - 06.2020
- Teaching English Second Language to Grade 11 & 12 Xhosa speaking learners
- I was appointed with the explicit purpose of getting the English department to excell.
- Under my tutelage the school jumped from less than 60% pass rate in English to 100% pass rate.
Substitute Teacher
Scottsville Secondary School
Kraaifontein, South Africa
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
- Teaching English Second Language to Grade 10 and Grade 11
Substitute Teacher
Langeberg High School
Robertson, South Africa
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Teaching English Second Language to Grafe 10 in the absence of their teacher who was on maternity leave
Teacher
WCED: Waveren High School
Tulbagh
01.1990 - 09.2014
- Responsible for educating FET (Grades 10-12) in English as a second language
- For 17 years of 24 years at this school I was the HOD of the English department
- As HOD I was responsible for mentoring teachers, organisation of the subject and admin
- Admin, not only regarding the subject, but as part of the leadership team I was responsible for administration of duties regarding the efficient run of the school in general.
- I was responsible for the acquisition of learner books as well as stationary for the school.
- Being responsible for Grade 12, I managed to have 100% pass rate for a number of years
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Psychology
UWC
Cape Town, South Africa 01.1982 - 12.1986
Higher Diploma in Education - Education And Psychology
UWC
Cape Town 01.1987 - 12.1987
Skills
Attention to detail
Time management
Observational Skills
Group instruction
Curriculum implementation
Classroom instruction
Test preparation
Group and individual instruction
Editing and proofreading
Student records management
Team collaboration
Teaching strategies
Academic advisement
Group leadership
Small group instruction
Motivating students
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Behavior management
Student engagement
Parent-teacher communication
Critical thinking
Public speaking
Child development
Team building
Learning strategies
Positive role model and mentor
Relationship building
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/17/64
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Married
Software
Microsoft Excell
Canva
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Travel, Reading, Upholstery, Crafting,
Quote
The price one pays for pursuing any profession or calling is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side.
James Baldwin
Timeline
Teacher
Ihlumelo Junior Secondary School
02.2016 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher
Scottsville Secondary School
08.2015 - 12.2015
Substitute Teacher
Langeberg High School
02.2015 - 07.2015
Teacher
WCED: Waveren High School
01.1990 - 09.2014
Higher Diploma in Education - Education And Psychology
UWC
01.1987 - 12.1987
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Psychology
UWC
01.1982 - 12.1986