Kim Petersen
High School Teacher
Cape Town
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic high school teacher with over four years of experience teaching Afrikaans First Additional Language and Life Orientation across Grades 8 to 12. Proven track record in curriculum planning, learner development, and classroom management. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through roles as Head of Grade and Subject Head. Passionate about creating inclusive, engaging learning environments and contributing to holistic learner growth. Actively involved in extracurricular activities and school event planning, fostering school spirit and learner involvement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
High School Teacher (Afrikaans FAL & LO)
Sea Point High School
02.2021 - Current
- Register Class Teacher for Grade 9 (2021), Grade 11 (2022), and Grade 12 (2023)
- Head of Grade 12 (2023) and currently Head of Grade 8 (2024), responsible for academic oversight, learner support, communication with parents, and coordination of grade-related events and activities
- Actively involved in the planning and execution of various school events, including cultural, academic, and extracurricular functions
- Experiencing in teaching third language learners Afrikaans First Additional Language
- Subject Head for Afrikaans FAL (Grades 10–12), overseeing curriculum implementation, assessment moderation, and supporting departmental planning
- Life Orientation teacher for Grade 12
- Experience teaching across various subjects, including:
Creative Arts (Grades 8 & 9)
History (Grade 8)
English Home Language (Grade 10) - Netball Administrative Coordinator (2021), responsible for managing team logistics, fixtures, and communication
- Teacher in charge of the Peace Club and InterAct Club, promoting leadership, service, and conflict resolution among learners
- Plan and deliver lessons in alignment with CAPS requirements
- Design and administer formal assessments and examinations
- Marking and grading of learner work, including moderating tasks for quality and standardization
- Contribute to school functions, academic events, and parent-teacher meetings
- Mentor and support learners academically and emotionally as part of pastoral care duties
- Regularly document school events by taking photos and recording content for school archives and promotional use
- Contribute to the school newsletter as Editor, assisting with content creation, layout, and graphic design
Education
Bachelor of Education - Senior And Further Education Training Phase
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
Mowbray, Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Classroom management
Educational leadership
Positive role model and mentor
Subject expertise
Student engagement
Standardized testing
Recordkeeping
Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
High School Teacher (Afrikaans FAL & LO)
Sea Point High School
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Education - Senior And Further Education Training Phase
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
04.2001 -
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