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Martin Meiring
Teacher - Department Head - LSEN
Pretoria
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Results-focused Teacher with successful history of introducing new technologies to classrooms and collaborating with team teachers to create dynamic lesson plans. Skilled at resource management and classroom budgeting. Knowledgeable about IEP planning and classroom inclusion strategies.
Caring Teacher with expertise in behavior modification and extensive experience in modernizing classrooms for long-term student success. Dedicated to individualized student care.
Caring Teacher/Department Head with 16 years of experience Special Needs instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Teacher
Gauteng Education Department
Pretoria
01.2007 - Current
- Started teaching in Outcomes Based Education in 2007.
- Was secretary of SGB and Financial Committees from 2009 to 2012.
- Obtained Advanced Certificate in Education from June 2009 to June 2011 at University of Pretoria in Inclusion of learners with Severe Intellectual Disabilities
- Appointed as Department Head in Senior Special Department in May 2012
- Acting as Deputy Principal from April 2016 to June 2016.
- Attended training in D-CAPS in 2018.
- Gave presentation to staff at Pretoria School and Prinshof School on DCAOS training.
- Planned, trained and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Plan IQMS, QMS and PMDS recording activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supervised teacher groups in Special Phases of learners in classroom stations.
- Fostered team collaboration between learners through group projects.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve active student participation and hands-on learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom, for example Computer incorporated lessons.
- Acting as Deputy Principal from August 2021 to August 2022
- Oversee and manage School Transport fleet, Security, Hostel duty and overseeing management and School maintenance programme
- Supervise and prepare PMDS performance system documentation for Department of Education for Public Servants.
- Obtain quotations and arrange payments for service providers.
- Responsible for School Emergency Plan.
- Responsible for SBST Disciplinary processes and liaison with Lawyer that oversees disciplinary meetings.
- Co-opted member of SGB and Financial Committee. Report feedback on School Maintenance programmes.
Training Consultant
Private Firms from INSETA, CHIETA and ETDP SETA
Pretoria
05.2005 - 01.2006
- Obtained qualification in portfolio making in Facilitating, Assessing and Moderating in ETDP SETA registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) according to the Unit Standards of South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) from 2002 to 2005.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Implemented cross-training to improve depth of skill sets within team.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Gathered data about course success and participant experiences to help with future course planning.
- Developed new and improved training programs focused on HIV counseling, Communication and Professional Conduct.
- Consulted with organisation management to assess needs and plan improvements.
- Assessed program effectiveness and implemented improvements to increase quality of instruction.
- Compiled training handbook and related course materials.
- Performed research via internet to obtain course material.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Provided recommendations for process improvements and discontinuation of ineffective or outdated methods.
Manager of Administration
Rentmeester Assurance Limited
Pretoria
05.1988 - 04.2005
- Successfully attended course in Life Assurance and wrote final examination in 2002
- Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking, medical information, correspondence to clients, agents, brokers, medical laboratories, Reassurers, medical doctors, budgeting and payment of medical accounts.
- Assigned tasks and directed team of office clerks.
- Kept operations in compliance with Insurance LOA regulations by developing and directing effective internal systems.
- Updated reports, managed accounts and generated reports for company database.
- Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
- Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of client relationships.
- Developed highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Managed costs and billing and resolved financial discrepancies effectively through organizational management of account information using Microsoft Excell software.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
- Managed 36 employees with continuous coaching and mentoring.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- From 1995 drove implementation of office procedures, Word, Microsoft, e-mail and professional letter writing and reporting statistics to the assurance industry as a whole through software to automate office operations. This cut overturn from 22 workdays to 1 day.
Teacher
Gauteng Education Department
Pretoria
01.1985 - 04.1988
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Attended workshops and meetings for on job training
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Fostered team collaboration between learners through group projects.
- Piano accompaniments and arrangements for Choir, percussion band, Eisteddfod and special school related performances
- Supervised on Health and Safety issues in boys and mens bathrooms.
Education
GED -
Normaal Onderwys Kollege Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng South Africa 01.1979 - 12.1982
Skills
Group learning mechanics
undefinedAccomplishments
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative quarter lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, physical education and vocational skills to pupils utilising course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
Software
Microsoft
Word
Excell
Presentation
Interests
Gardening
Barber/Hair dresser
Reading
Researching
Gardening
Love to design and "paint" with different plant colours.
Timeline
Teacher
Gauteng Education Department
01.2007 - Current
Training Consultant
Private Firms from INSETA, CHIETA and ETDP SETA
05.2005 - 01.2006
Manager of Administration
Rentmeester Assurance Limited
05.1988 - 04.2005
Teacher
Gauteng Education Department
01.1985 - 04.1988
GED -
Normaal Onderwys Kollege Pretoria
01.1979 - 12.1982
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