Michelle Van Niekerk
Pretoria
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Midstream College High School, adept in fostering collaborative teamwork and driving effective problem resolution. Loyal and trustworthy with high morals and values. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organisational growth and success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade Head
Midstream College High School
01.2022 - Current
- Providing leadership and management for a team of 12 staff members and overseeing the well-being and development of 276 learners.
- Managing and engaging with parents to resolve conflicts, identify solutions, and provide support in areas of concern.
- Addressing staff concerns through relationship-building, fostering a respectful environment, and demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Skilled in building trust and securing team buy-in to drive collaboration and success.
- Proven ability to rapidly learn and adapt in a dynamic environment, fostering effective engagement with all stakeholders.
- Highly organised and detail-oriented in managing daily tasks and events, with the ability to excel in fast-paced and unpredictable environments.
- Committed to transforming outdated processes into more effective and efficient workflows
Head of Department
Midstream College High School
01.2012 - 12.2024
- Successfully led and managed teams of 6 to 12 teachers on an annual basis.
- Designing, developing and moderating tasks and assessment programs.
- Responsible for annual and term planning for grades 8 through 12, including the creation of detailed daily planners and broader annual plans.
- Responsible for the overall operation of setting up mark sheets, ensuring accurate reporting of marks in the system, and overseeing the process for approximately 1,300 learners.
- Proficient in preparing and managing the departmental budget.
- Experienced and recruiting and interviewing candidates.
- NSC national marker for 10 years.
- Volunteered as a Pilot School for the IEB in their first attempt of online final examination.
- Organised and hosted the first IEB online marking session at Midstream College.
- Event organisation: RAH project, community service and school tours.
Education
PGCE (Senior Phase And FET) - Education
UNISA
Pretoria05-2012
BSportSci - Specialising in Sciences of Sport
University of Pretoria
Pretoria01-2005
Skills
- Optimistic Mindset
- Decision-making
- Effective in High-Pressure Situations
- Engaged Listening Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Dependable and responsible
Accomplishments
Personal:
Awarded National Protea Colors for Cricket and represented South Africa in the Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka.
Managed bookkeeping for the family business, Apricity Guest House, from 2021 to 2024.
Professional:
Designed and developed the IEB Pilot Project for electronic Grade 12 portfolio submissions successfully.
Transitioning the LO department from a paper-based system to an online platform successfully.
Successfully transitioned all subjects to an online system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reading, Fishing, Padel, Scuba diving
Reading: Enjoys historical fiction and various fictional books.
Fishing: Passionate about tiger fishing or any location with water.
Padel: Plays socially once a week.
Scuba Diving: Advanced diver, Nitrox certified.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Grade Head
Midstream College High School
01.2022 - Current
Head of Department
Midstream College High School
01.2012 - 12.2024
PGCE (Senior Phase And FET) - Education
UNISA
BSportSci - Specialising in Sciences of Sport
University of Pretoria
Similar Profiles
Farzana BibiFarzana Bibi
Relieving Teacher at Fairfield College / Melville High School / Fraser High SchoolRelieving Teacher at Fairfield College / Melville High School / Fraser High School
Greg MabeeGreg Mabee
CEO at High Lonesome Midstream, LLCCEO at High Lonesome Midstream, LLC
Christian SandocChristian Sandoc
Intern at Middle College High School & Contra Costa CollegeIntern at Middle College High School & Contra Costa College