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Lizanne Robinson

Randburg

Summary

Passionate educator with extensive teaching experience in the science and biology fields. Known for organizational skills and energetic teaching style, committed to fostering engaging learning environments. Seeking employment in a school to collaborate within a team and pursue further studies in education. Excelled in fostering academic growth and mastering online teaching tools, while enhancing parent-teacher communication. Achieved significant student progress through innovative teaching strategies and a supportive learning environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Homeschool Teacher/Group Facilitator

Bellamore Holdings
01.2023 - Current
  • Created personalized work schedules tailored to the Cambridge curriculum from Year 6 to A-Level, with a primary focus on two IGCSE students.
  • Supported students in mastering challenging concepts, managed homeschooling duties including record-keeping, progress tracking, communication with parents and the online curriculum provider, and prepared students for IGCSE and AS level exams.

Dance Instructor

Five6seven8 Dance Studios
01.2014 - Current
  • Teaching students aged 4 to adult. Planned routines for recitals and performances.
  • Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.

Director of Future Generations Programme

Five6seven8 Dance Studio
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed a tailored training curriculum for disadvantaged youth emphasizing skill development, personal growth, and employability.
  • Managed program resources, including materials and personnel, orchestrated participant recruitment efforts, and implemented evaluation strategies to enhance program effectiveness and achieve objectives.

Homeschool Teacher

McCauley Family
06.2020 - 11.2022
  • CAPS aligned curriculum development and lesson planning and evaluations for all subjects Grade 2-6. For a family of 3 children
  • Ensure compliance with homeschooling regulations, maintain communication with parents, stay informed about educational methods, and organize extracurricular activities.

Natural Sciences & Dance Studies Teacher

Redfford House Blue Hills
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Planned and delivered engaging lessons in Natural Sciences and Dance Studies aligned with CAPS curriculum standards.
  • Managed classroom behavior through clear expectations and consistent enforcement, fostering a safe, nurturing environment for emotional and academic growth.
  • Organized practical experiments, dance performances, and hands-on activities to reinforce theoretical concepts and provide real-world applications, enhancing overall learning experience.

FET Life & Physical Sciences Teacher

Greenside Highschool
04.2014 - 12.2015
  • Grade controller for Grade 10 Life sciences.
  • Develop and deliver comprehensive lesson plans that align with the FET curriculum standards for Life Sciences and Physical Sciences, ensuring all key concepts and skills are covered.
  • Supervise and facilitate laboratory experiments and practical activities, ensuring safety protocols are followed and students gain hands-on experience with scientific methods and concepts.
  • Create, administer, and grade a variety of assessments, including tests, quizzes, lab reports, and projects, to evaluate student understanding and progress.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Honors in Biological Anthropology

University of Johannesburg
Auckland Park
05.2013

Bachelor of Arts - BA in Humanities

University of Johannesburg
Auckland Park, South Africa
06.2012

No Degree - Short Course Human Anatomy

University of Johannesburg
Auckland Park, South Africa
06.2012

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Online Teaching Tools
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Teaching strategies

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
German
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Homeschool Teacher/Group Facilitator

Bellamore Holdings
01.2023 - Current

Director of Future Generations Programme

Five6seven8 Dance Studio
01.2022 - 12.2022

Homeschool Teacher

McCauley Family
06.2020 - 11.2022

Natural Sciences & Dance Studies Teacher

Redfford House Blue Hills
01.2016 - 12.2018

FET Life & Physical Sciences Teacher

Greenside Highschool
04.2014 - 12.2015

Dance Instructor

Five6seven8 Dance Studios
01.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Honors in Biological Anthropology

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Arts - BA in Humanities

University of Johannesburg

No Degree - Short Course Human Anatomy

University of Johannesburg
Lizanne Robinson