Kathleen Strydom
English Teacher
Villiersdorp
Summary
Creative, passionate and dependable teacher with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners.
Cambridge Assistant Examiner
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Teacher
Self-employed; Homeschooling
06.2024 - Current
- Prepare A-level home-schooled students for final CIE examinations.
- Design and implement differentiated online strategy to ensure effective and impactful virtual lessons.
- Create formative and summative online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Teacher
International School of Cape Town
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Planned and implemented integrated AS English Language and IGCSE English Language lessons to meet international standards.
- Assistant examiner for CIE - AS English Language 9093 Paper 1 (June 2023 & 2024 series)
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
Teacher and IGCSE Grade Lead
Generation Imhoff
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Taught IGCSE English, AS English Language. and IGCSE Drama
- Managed IGCSE phase administration and liaison.
- Tracked academic performance of IGCSE students.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Assistant examiner for CIE - AS English Language 9093 Paper 1 (June 2022 series)
Teacher
Riverside College
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Grade 7-12 English HL.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Educator
Wits University Language School
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Taught communicative grammar to more than 40 adults; English for professional development.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners, including under-privileged students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English And Drama
University of Pretoria
South Africa 01.2011 - 01.2013
Post Graduate Certificate in Education -
University of Pretoria
South Africa 01.2013 - 01.2014
Copy-editing Certificate
University of Cape Town And Get Smarter
Online 04.2001 -
TESOL Certificate - Education
Global English
South Africa 04.2001 - 01.2016
Skills
FLUENT IN English
Experience teaching a range of syllabi, including: Cambridge, English FAL, English HL,
Testing and grading
Attention to detail
Creative approach to teaching grammar, language and literature
Team work and collaboration
Analytical mindset
Timeline
Teacher
Self-employed; Homeschooling
06.2024 - Current
Teacher
International School of Cape Town
10.2022 - 06.2024
Teacher and IGCSE Grade Lead
Generation Imhoff
01.2019 - 10.2022
Teacher
Riverside College
09.2017 - 04.2019
Educator
Wits University Language School
05.2017 - 07.2017
Post Graduate Certificate in Education -
University of Pretoria
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English And Drama
University of Pretoria
01.2011 - 01.2013
Copy-editing Certificate
University of Cape Town And Get Smarter
04.2001 -
TESOL Certificate - Education
Global English
04.2001 - 01.2016
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