Karista Van Der Vyver

Dynamic Educator with a proven track record of fostering student success and academic excellence at St Johns DSG. Specializes in creating inclusive learning environments and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Skilled in educational technology and classroom management, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and teamwork. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement and performance. Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.

Academic Supervisor in 2014. Subject Head; Life Orientation. Committee of Co-curricular Activities, such as Social, Fundraising, Refreshments and Athletics Convenor. Organiser of School athletics meeting from 2014 - 2016. Member of athletics committee at ward and district level. Organiser of all school sport meetings; rugby, hockey and netball from 2012 - 2014. Organiser of Arbor Park Winter Games from 2014-2016. Co-organiser of the Newcastle Eisteddfod 2012 - 2016. Vice Chairperson NN KFC Mini Cricket Committee. Secretary & Financial Officer NN Amajuba Athletics Committee. Managed cultural events, such as school concerts Senior and Junior Phase. Wrote and directed School End Year Play Junior Phase 2014. School English Orators Organiser 2016. School Dance. Ferrum High School I have participated in the following competitions; EG Jansen Redenaars, ATKV Redenaars, Radikale Redenaars, ATKV Spelathon. I have coached and written speeches for many learners whom have placed in the Top 5 provincially and nationally. I have had National winners in both EG Jansen Redenaars as well as Radikale Redenaars. Netbal Head 2022. We have taken part in tournaments such as the PUK 16 where I have coached teams who placed in the Top 5 position. I have coached from u/14 – u/16 with many learners also achieving KZN level. I have been selector for the district team, attended netball training and workshops in the past year.