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Jenny Fourie

Educator
Midrand

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Beaulieu Preparatory, excelling in curriculum development and leadership training. Renowned for outstanding organizational skills and the ability to motivate students and staff alike. Successfully directed drama productions and enhanced Afrikaans proficiency, fostering a vibrant learning environment.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Head of the Department

Beaulieu Preparatory
01.2007 - Current

Teaching

Grade Five to Seven FAL

Portfolio

Development of Curriculum ( Grades 1-7)

Chair subject meetings (Grades 4 -7)

Formulate and update guidelines for Sp Afrikaans Curriculum

Assist with the Afrikaans contributions to the Magazine

Organising participation in Afrikaans Olympiade

Oversee preparation of lessons for Grade 1- 7

Assisting students in extra lessons

Proofreading report comments for Afrikaans

Organising participation in’ Klets is Pret’

Afrikaans benchmark committee (Grade 7)ISASA Schools Gauteng

Day and field trips

Close monitoring of the teaching of Afrikaans in the Sp Department by checking the following on a regular basis:

  • the amount and quality of work in books
  • adherence to curriculum
  • moderating cycle tests and examination papers
  • controlling budgets for Afrikaans, Afrikaans Fun Day and Afrikaans Fundraising.
  • controlling stock for Afrikaans.
  • supervisory support and planning for Language exempt pupils.
  • close monitoring of the remedial Afrikaans lessons.
  • monitoring of conversational Afrikaans lessons.

Head of Drama

  • Controlling stock and budget for Drama.
  • Write, direct and produce plays. (school and staff)
  • Design and organise costumes and décor.

Head of Leadership development

  • To guide and monitor the Grade 7 pupils in various areas in order to develop their leadership abilities and possible promotion of their councillor status.

Extra Murals

  • Drama
  • Athletics
  • Assist at Galas
  • Cross Country

Teacher

Rembrandt Park Primary
01.1997 - 12.2006
  • Afrikaans Gr 6
  • EMS Gr 5
  • PE Gr 5-7
  • Social Sciences Gr 5
  • Gr 4 Class teacher
  • Gr 3 Class teacher
  • Athletics
  • Tennis
  • Drama
  • School Magazine editor and compiler
  • cross country
  • Eisteddfod
  • leadership development
  • camps and day trips organiser
  • after care,
  • golf coach
  • organised several fundraising events as well as Carols by Candle light evenings.

Teacher

Laerskool Sundra
01.1986 - 08.1989
  • Gr 3 class teacher
  • Gr 4 class teacher
  • Gr 5, 6, 7 Mathematics
  • Athletics
  • Basketball

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

* excellent communication

* oustanding organisational skills

* pro-active work ethic

* solution finder

* ability to motivate

* and keep team spirits high

Interests

Reading everything I can lay my hands on

Taking care of animals in need

Travelling to other countries

Writing Afrikaans readers for schools

Timeline

Head of the Department

Beaulieu Preparatory
01.2007 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

UNISA
04.2001 -

Teacher

Rembrandt Park Primary
01.1997 - 12.2006

Teacher

Laerskool Sundra
01.1986 - 08.1989
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