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Skills
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Interests
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Millicent  Harmse

Millicent Harmse

Primary Teacher
Witbank

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.

Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Foundation Phase Teacher

Ed-U-College Independent School
Witbank
01.2019 - Current
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

English Teacher

Gauteng Education Government
Johannesburg
02.2016 - 12.2018
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
  • Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.

Education

B. Ed Foundation Phase - Education

North West University
Potchefstroom
01.2012 - 12.2015

TEFL Certificate - Language Interpretation And Translation

TEFL Universal
Online
12.2022 - Current

Skills

Classroom management

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Certification

Licensed SACE - Permanent

Interests

Painting

Hiking

Reading

Timeline

TEFL Certificate - Language Interpretation And Translation

TEFL Universal
12.2022 - Current

Foundation Phase Teacher

Ed-U-College Independent School
01.2019 - Current

English Teacher

Gauteng Education Government
02.2016 - 12.2018

Licensed SACE - Permanent

02-2016

Netball Coaching

12-2015

Musical coordinator

12-2014

B. Ed Foundation Phase - Education

North West University
01.2012 - 12.2015
Millicent Harmse Primary Teacher