Megan Fischer
Johannesburg
Summary
Accomplished teacher with success in designing lesson plans to inspire and engage students. Highly adept in meeting course material requirements while focusing individual attention and leading students to success. Promoter of student reading and writing in and out of the classroom to develop creativity and enrich learning.
Skilled photographer with experience photographing an array of events including weddings and corporate functions, as well as e-commerce studio photography.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary 1 Homeroom and English Teacher
Singapore International School
08.2023 - Current
- Currently employed - please do not contact for a reference as yet.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics for English, Science, Drama and PCCG.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
English teacher
Honest English - Self employed
02.2023 - Current
- ESL (conversation and business) to adults from levels A1 to C2 online
- https://www.honest-english.com/
Online English teacher
Preply
03.2021 - Current
- ESL (conversation and business) to adults and children from levels A1 to C2 online.
- https://preply.com/en/tutor/387409
Senior Primary teacher
Midrand Montessori
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Grade 4, 5 & 6 Language, Social Science, and Life Skills teacher.
K2 Native English-Speaking Teacher
Srithammarat Suksa
05.2021 - 05.2022
- ESL, Mathematics, and Experience education for Kindergarten 2 learners.
Homeroom TESOL teacher
Xplore Asia
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Six-week English language summer camp.
E-commerce Specialist Merchandiser
Edcon
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Ensured full maintenance of catalogue and website content.
Omni-Channel Photographer
Edcon
05.2016 - 08.2018
- In-studio photographer for Edgars, Jet, Boardmans, CNA & Red Square online catalogues.
Photography internship & Visual Media Producer
Now Media
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Photographer/Videographer for three travel trade publications.
Education
PGCE - Foundation Phase education
Cornerstone Institute
Cape Town, WC2023
120 Hour TESOL - ESL
Culture Route
Online2020
40 Hour TESOL - ESL
Xplore Asia
Hua Hin2020
Bachelor of Arts Degree -
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, EC2015
Skills
- In-class and online teaching
- Lesson planning and execution, evaluation preparation and execution
- Educational video filming and editing
- Full Microsoft Office Suite
- SeeSaw, Canva, Google Meet, Google Classroom, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Classin
- In and out of studio photography (Event, corporate, portrait and e-commerce)
Passports
- South African
- British
- German
Certification
- Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary Workshop, Institute of Academic Development – 2021.
- Thai Red Cross First Aid & Health Care Training, basic First Aid & CPR – 2020.
- Events Management Diploma. GetSmarter and University of Cape Town – 2014.
References
- Siân de Jong – Principal Midrand
Montessori.
sian@midrandmontessori.co.za
- Scott Trimble - Head of Foreign
Teachers, Srithammaratsuksa School.
scottstephentrimble@gmail.com - Elijah Lais - Head of Kindergarten,
Srithammaratsuksa School.
elijah.lais17@gmail.com - Jonathan Harman - Senior Operations
Director, Xplore Asia.
jon@xploreasia.org - Shane Bain - Merchandise Executive,
Omni- Channel, Edcon.
shanebain13@gmail.com - Ziyanda Okosi - Studio Manager, Omni-
Channel, Edcon. ziyanda.m@gmail.com - Shannon Van Zyl - Senior Visual Media
Producer, Now Media, Travel Trade
Publisher. shannonv@nowmedia.co.za
Timeline
Primary 1 Homeroom and English Teacher
Singapore International School
08.2023 - Current
English teacher
Honest English - Self employed
02.2023 - Current
Senior Primary teacher
Midrand Montessori
09.2022 - 01.2023
K2 Native English-Speaking Teacher
Srithammarat Suksa
05.2021 - 05.2022
Online English teacher
Preply
03.2021 - Current
Homeroom TESOL teacher
Xplore Asia
01.2020 - 02.2020
E-commerce Specialist Merchandiser
Edcon
09.2018 - 09.2019
Omni-Channel Photographer
Edcon
05.2016 - 08.2018
Photography internship & Visual Media Producer
Now Media
09.2015 - 04.2016
PGCE - Foundation Phase education
Cornerstone Institute
120 Hour TESOL - ESL
Culture Route
40 Hour TESOL - ESL
Xplore Asia
Bachelor of Arts Degree -
Rhodes University
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