Henriëtte Coertzen Swart
Educator
Fourways
Summary
A highly motivated and dedicated Intermediate and Senior Phase Teacher with a decade of experience creating dynamic and supportive learning environments. With a Bachelor of Education awarded Cum Laude and a Diploma in Public Speaking, I have a strong foundation in both pedagogy and communication. My proven leadership skills are demonstrated through my role as Grade 5 Head and my extensive involvement in extracurricular and community projects. I excel at curriculum development, classroom management, and leveraging strong interpersonal and organizational skills to drive student success and foster a positive school culture.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Grade 5 Head Teacher
Bryanston Parallel Medium School
04.2025 - Current
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by holding regular meetings, discussing student performance, concerns, and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, promoting holistic understanding of various subjects among students.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Organized extracurricular activities that complemented the curriculum while fostering teamwork and leadership skills among students.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Guided meaningful classroom discussions, encouraging students to delve deeper into subject matter and develop critical thinking skills.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall quality of education provided by the institution.
Intermediate and Senior Phase Educator
Bryanston Parallel Medium School
08.2014 - Current
- As Educator:
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Taught Visual Arts, Creative Arts, and Drama to Grade 4-7 students, developing engaging lesson plans in strict adherence to the CAPS curriculum.
- Spearheaded and managed the school's social media and marketing teams, creating and executing campaigns to promote school events, student achievements, and community engagement.
- Designed, organized, and executed all school fundraising events, including large-scale charity initiatives in support of organizations like the Sweetheart Foundation and Loeriehuis.
- Designed, edited, and produced the school’s annual yearbook, overseeing all stages of the project from content collection and layout design to final publication.
- Acted as the SAOU workplace representative for the school, attending critical union meetings and effectively communicating key information and updates to all teacher members.
- Actively participated in the Pick a Pay School Club, managing the distribution of subject-based educational posters and booklets to teaching staff.
- Served as the SACE Coordinator for the school, ensuring all teacher registrations and professional development records were up-to-date.
- Developed and taught a Mini Robotics program as an after-school extracurricular activity.
Teacher Assistant
Drakensberg Primary School
01.2009 - 07.2014
- Assisted lead teachers with classroom instruction and management for Grade 4-6 students.
- Gained foundational experience in teaching Natural Science and Technology, Life Skills, and Social Sciences (Geography and History).
- Contributed to lesson planning and preparation, aligning all educational activities with the CAPS curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Intermediate and Senior Phase
UNISA
12.2013
Diploma - Public Speaking
Damelin
12.2011
Skills
- Teaching & Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development (CAPS)
- Lesson Planning & Implementation
- Student Motivation & Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Discipline & Organization
- Student Performance Analysis
- Leadership & Administration
- Team Leadership & Mentoring (Grade 5 Head)
- Event Management & Organization
Certification
SACE (South African Council of Educators)
References
Mr. RJA. Kachelhoffer (Previous Head Master)
+27 82 7811948
Subject adviser:
Dr. Chesterton
+27 64 932 4966
Interests
Judging of cultural activities, Fundraising activities, Social media and marketing, Creative Art competitions, Community projects
Accomplishments
- School Fundraise Organiser: Successfully orchestrated multiple school-wide fundraising events, significantly contributing to school funds and community projects.
- School Athletes Organiser: Coordinated and managed all school athletic events, ensuring smooth execution and high student participation.
- Artistatue Judge: Invited to serve as a judge for creative art competitions, providing expert evaluation and feedback.
- SAOU Workplace Representative: Elected by peers to represent teacher interests and welfare as the official union representative for the school.
Training
- Trained by the DBAC to be a reader, scribe, and prompter for Exams.
- Netball and Hockey Coach.
- ARISTA Training for Fundraising.
Affiliations
- South African Council of Educators (SACE): My teacher's license with the registration number 12273309. I am also the the SACE Coordinator.
- SAOU (Suid-Afrikaanse Onderwysersunie): I am the a workplace representative for the SAOU at Bryanston Parallel Medium School, where I attend meetings and shares information with members.
- Sweetheart Foundation: Part of a comminity project.
- Pick n Pay School Club: I am involved with this club, receiving and distributing subject-based posters and booklets to teachers.
- WRO (World Robot Olympiad): I attended the WRO and was a judge for Prime Robotics.
Timeline
Grade 5 Head Teacher
Bryanston Parallel Medium School
04.2025 - Current
Intermediate and Senior Phase Educator
Bryanston Parallel Medium School
08.2014 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Drakensberg Primary School
01.2009 - 07.2014
Diploma - Public Speaking
Damelin
Bachelor of Education - Intermediate and Senior Phase
UNISA
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