Meyrick Tree
Educator & Creative
Durban
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Dramatic Arts and Afrikaans FAL Educator
Westville Girls' High School
01.2025 - Current
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
Dramatic Arts and Afrikaans FAL Learnership
Westville Girls' High School
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Created a safe learning environment that encouraged risk-taking and creative expression while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments, providing feedback for growth and improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lessons that connected drama concepts to other subjects.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
Booking Agent For Live Performance
Universal Music
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Met with industry connections to discuss opportunities and advocated for clients well-suited for specific work.
- Managed contracts and agreements with venues, upholding the interests of clients while maintaining positive working relationships with industry stakeholders.
- Coordinated event logistics such as sound checks, set times, and equipment requirements, ensuring seamless performance experiences.
- Facilitated clear communication between artists, management, promoters, and venue staff to guarantee a successful event execution from start to finish.
- Maintained accurate records of all bookings, enabling easy access to information and effective communication among team members.
- Ensured timely payment processing for all booked events through meticulous invoicing practices and follow-up communications with vendors or venues.
- Organized detailed travel itineraries for clients, ensuring smooth arrangements for performances and events.
- Negotiated competitive rates for clients, securing cost-effective contracts and maximizing profits.
Restaurant Waiter
A Streetbar Named Desire
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy on order placement and delivery.
- Addressed guest concerns promptly and professionally, fostering a positive dining atmosphere.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers, encouraging repeat visits and loyalty to the establishment.
- Balanced excellent customer service with efficient task completion by multitasking effectively throughout each shift.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Education (Creative Arts & Afrikaans FAL)
STADIO School Of Education
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Drama & Afrikaans-Dutch Literature
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Dinamika High-School
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Group and individual instruction
Student relations
Teaching strategies
Class instruction
Teamwork and collaboration
MS office
Creative writing
Script interpretation
Language instruction
Timeline
Dramatic Arts and Afrikaans FAL Educator
Westville Girls' High School
01.2025 - Current
Dramatic Arts and Afrikaans FAL Learnership
Westville Girls' High School
01.2024 - 12.2024
Booking Agent For Live Performance
Universal Music
06.2022 - 07.2023
Restaurant Waiter
A Streetbar Named Desire
10.2018 - 06.2022
Post-Graduate Certificate - Education (Creative Arts & Afrikaans FAL)
STADIO School Of Education
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Drama & Afrikaans-Dutch Literature
Rhodes University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Dinamika High-School
04.2001 -
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