Liam Boshoff
Educator
Polokwane
Summary
Motivated Educator looking for opportunities to expand upon acquired skills and positively impact students' lives with compassionate, knowledgeable teaching. Seeks out chances to engage students and teach new skills through observation, lectures, and hands-on activities. Tech-savvy learner skilled in leveraging technologies to reach youth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
English and History Educator
Northern Academy
01.2023 - Current
- English First Additional Language Educator – CAPS syllabus used as framework, in-depth and experienced knowledge in assessment composition and lesson creation/delivery. Teaching and tutoring students how to overcoming learning obstacles through strategic and creative lessons in language acquisition.
- History Educator – CAPS syllabus used as framework, in-depth and experienced knowledge in assessment composition and lesson creation/delivery. Teaching and tutoring students how to overcoming learning obstacles through strategic and creative lessons in historical contexts and writing.
- Co-head of e-Sports – Utilising experience to lead the school’s newly established e-Sport team.
- Head of Grade (10) – Coordinating teachers, managing grade-specific activities and policies, ensuring student welfare and academic progress, and acting as a liaison between the teachers, school administration, and parents.
- Northern Academy (2024 - 2025)
English & History Educator
Edenvale
01.2023 - 2023
- English & History Educator – IEB syllabus used as framework, in-depth and experienced knowledge in assessment composition and lesson creation/delivery.
- Head of e-Sports – Development of strategic game play plans, focusing on team synergy and individual player skills enhancement. Mentor/coach players to improve performance and teamwork. Staying updated with the latest trends and meta-shifts within the e-Sports industry.
- Transformation & Diversity Committee member – Upholding equality and equity while ensuring educators are equipped with the knowledge of how to teach within a typical South African classroom.
- Social Committee member – Assisting in creating a space for staff members to socialize, celebrate achievements, and commemorate special occasions.
Intern Teacher
Michaelhouse School
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Curriculum utilization – IEB syllabus used as framework in creating lessons and resources that are relevant, exciting, and informative for students.
- Teacher's assistant – In both English and History Departments: assisting in assignment grading, lesson planning, substitution, and lesson teaching and delivery using various teaching aids, flexibility, and creating an atmosphere conducive to effective learning and academic development. Results being favourable in line with Learning Objectives outlined in the IEB curriculum.
- Student Boarding Duty and discipline – Ensuring the safety, well-being, and responsibilities of students are met, alongside providing counseling and academic support where needed.
- Part-time subject tutoring – Assisting students in overcoming various academic challenges within specific subject fields, such as English, History, Afrikaans, and general study skills.
- Sports Coaching in Cricket (u15C, u16B & C), Rugby (u14B &C) & Soccer (IXth) – By focusing upon fundamentals, my teams have shown significant improvements in their sporting careers. I have also assisted in successfully arranging two u17 Cricket festivals.
- Debating Coach Junior Division (u14 & u15) – Students were trained in various aspects of debating and competed against other schools in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Furthermore, I served as an adjudicator in the National Independent Debating and Public Speaking Championships (NIDPSC).
- School Camps, Hikes & Tours – Attended, supervised, and participated in Grade 8 orientation camps, Grade 9 hiking, and Grade 10 adventure hiking (C Block Journey) excursions.
Education
B.Ed. Degree - English and History
University of South Africa (UNISA)
01.2022
High School - undefined
Barberton High School
Skills
Education
Certification
e-Sports Indaba Conference: Coaching and Development training 2023 - 2025
References
Christal, Groenewald, Head of Department History, Head of Grade (11), History Educator, 079 944 3137, Northern Academy
Interests
Reading, hiking, creative writing, sketching, craft work and model making, carpentry, baking, playing stringed instruments, vinyl record and vintage camera collector, urban exploration, beer brewer
Community Service
SPCA, Animal Caring, Community Partnership Projects including well-digging and food drives., Tutoring to underprivileged schools.
Timeline
English and History Educator
Northern Academy
01.2023 - Current
English & History Educator
Edenvale
01.2023 - 2023
Intern Teacher
Michaelhouse School
01.2018 - 01.2020
B.Ed. Degree - English and History
University of South Africa (UNISA)
High School - undefined
Barberton High School
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