Maria Petronella Van Vuuren
Educator
Fochville
Summary
I am an honest, hardworking, and positive person with good leadership and motivational skills. I am creative and place high value on the quality of my work. I am a good listener, with strong communication, leadership, and management skills. I am dedicated, and care about my co-workers, I am a team-player. I am very driven, and function effectively on my own as well as in a group. I am always eager to learn more. 'What I do not know, I will find out.' I am very excited to start a new career in the Draughting Industry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Gr. 4
Laerskool Jongspan Primary
01.2020 - Current
- Education and guidance of learners.
- Committed to doing everything in my power to carry out my professional duties in accordance with the ideals of the profession.
- Teaching: English HL, Afrikaans EAT, Mathematics, Natural Science & Technology, Social Science, and Life Skills for Grade 4.
- Coordination, planning, and preparation of Grade 4 English HL and Natural Science & Technology; daily, weekly, monthly, and annually.
- Inventory management of textbooks and other supplies in the classroom.
- Sports: Athletics (long distance and high jump), hockey, netball (D grading).
- Culture: Revue (choreography and music), public speaking (planning and preparation), arts festival as well as chess.
- Grade 4 Remedial class: planning and presentation. The Grade 4s of 2023 were in Grade 1 when Covid-19 forced our schools to close. More learners than usual showed problems with basic skills that should have been mastered in earlier grades. In cooperation with the school, and with the help of HOD, A. van Onselen, this project was implemented.
Teacher: Ages 1-2
Speel-Speel School (Preschool)
01.2019 - Current
- Implementation of teaching programs for babies and toddlers.
- Implementation of physical and cognitive development plans for babies and toddlers.
- Development of curricula for specific age groups.
- Application of safety measures for babies and toddlers.
- Daily feedback to parents regarding children's educational performance and needs.
- Management of staff.
Teacher Ages 2 – 3
Pipsqueaks Nursery School
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Implementation of educational programs for babies and toddlers.
- Implementation of physical and cognitive development plans for babies and toddlers.
- Development of curricula for specific age groups.
- Implementation of safety measures for babies and toddlers.
- Daily feedback to parents regarding children's educational performance and needs.
External examiner
Pearson Institute (MGI and CTI)
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Examiner of Marketing, Communication, Mathematics, English, and Business English.
Winter camp coordinator and Teacher
Gumi University (South Korea)
12.2014 - 01.2015
- Teacher: Lesson planning and classroom management.
Teacher
KJC 21 (South Korea)
11.2013 - 11.2014
- English teacher for adults at Samsung Ltd.
- Kindergarten teacher.
Teacher
Avalon English Private Academy (South Korea)
08.2011 - 10.2013
- English Teacher for adults and younger age groups- Head English Teacher- Manager of international staff.
- Implementation of South Korean curricula- Development and application of assessments.
- Development of oral tests and grading.
Internet media marketer and graphic designer
Solidarity
03.2010 - 08.2011
- Designing and maintaining websites.
- Graphic design.
Graphic Designer
Chameleon Advertising
12.2009 - 02.2010
- Website design
- Website maintenance
- Graphic design of logos and related marketing materials
- Project management
Education
No Degree - Draughting
AIE
Midrand, South Africa 04.2001 -
Cipelt - undefined
Department of Education
06.2022
PGCE Early Childhood Development - PGCE Early Childhood Development
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa01.2018
TEFL - undefined
ITTT
01.2013
Internet Marketing Course - undefined
UCT
01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
NWU
Potchefstroom, South Africa 04.2001 -
Senior Certificate (Gr.12) - undefined
Hoërskool Transvalia
01.2005
Skills
AUTOCAD
Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk Fusion
Revit
Advanced Steel
AUTOCAD Electrical
AUTOCAD Plant 3D
Corel Draw
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver)
WordPress
Student engagement
Classroom instruction
Curriculum implementation
Group instruction
Motivating students
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Parent-teacher communication
Critical thinking
Public speaking
Team building
Conflict resolution
Curriculum development
References
- J.H., Malan, 082 809 1819, 018 788 6796, Jongspan Primary School
- J., van Onselen, 083 235 4336, Jongspan Primary School
- G., Janse van Rensburg, 082 568 8061, Driehoek Investments
- M., Botha, Mariusb@aie.ac, AIE (Academic Institute of Excellence)
5. PERSONAL EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Head girl: Laerskool Historia (2000) Choir member until 2005 Acapella singing group (ATKV Golden Feather winners, 2003 - 2005) Public speaking competition: (1997 – 2000) provincial champion. Hockey: South Gauteng (1998 - 2003) Women's cricket team (2004 - 2005) School athletics (800, 1500, 3000 meters and cross country) Clay target shooting (2001 - 2003)
Timeline
Teacher Gr. 4
Laerskool Jongspan Primary
01.2020 - Current
Teacher: Ages 1-2
Speel-Speel School (Preschool)
01.2019 - Current
Teacher Ages 2 – 3
Pipsqueaks Nursery School
01.2018 - 12.2018
Winter camp coordinator and Teacher
Gumi University (South Korea)
12.2014 - 01.2015
External examiner
Pearson Institute (MGI and CTI)
02.2014 - 07.2015
Teacher
KJC 21 (South Korea)
11.2013 - 11.2014
Teacher
Avalon English Private Academy (South Korea)
08.2011 - 10.2013
Internet media marketer and graphic designer
Solidarity
03.2010 - 08.2011
Graphic Designer
Chameleon Advertising
12.2009 - 02.2010
No Degree - Draughting
AIE
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
NWU
04.2001 -
Cipelt - undefined
Department of Education
TEFL - undefined
ITTT
Internet Marketing Course - undefined
UCT
Senior Certificate (Gr.12) - undefined
Hoërskool Transvalia
PGCE Early Childhood Development - PGCE Early Childhood Development
UNISA