Mirral Reddy
Educator
Durban
Summary
I am a talented, and ambitious teacher, who can ensure good progress for all pupils. I aim to inspire and facilitate a high standard of learning. My specialization subject is Life Orientation; however, I am experienced in many other subjects. Teaching is my passion and is my dream career. I want to effectively bring about a change to my students lives by motivating them and teaching them to the best of my ability. My main goal is to create a space where students interact and learn to get to a place where they can plan their futures. I also plan of furthering my studies to obtain my masters in Psychology.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Meredbank Secondary
04.2024 - Current
- Educator of Grade 8 - 12 Life Orientation, Grade 8 Social Science and Grade 9 English Home Language.
- Administering homework and assignments as well as setting of exam papers and marking of exam papers and assignments.
- Grade coordinator for Grade 8 and Grade 11.
- Administration of form class attendance and collecting funds.
- Creation and distribution of progress reports.
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences.
- Attending and preparing of SBA moderation.
- Extra-curricular activities include sports day, prom committee and Father’s Day committee, awards day committee, convenor of interclass volleyball and a member of the social club.
- Reference: Mrs R Ramlugan (HOD) – 081 270 9562 / Mrs D Palan (HOD) – 084 461 2027
Optical Assistant now Practice Manager
Spec Savers Chatsworth and Chatsworth Pick n Pay Centre
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Greeted all patients with courtesy and assisted to resolves all issues with regards to products offered.
- Performed Optical Duties (auto refr., measurements, adjustments and repairs)
- All Admin (courier services, month end reports, filing, stock control, petty cash, float, appointment bookings)
- Medical aid confirmations and billings
- All account handling (Debtors, Creditors, Banking)
- Reference: Yentl Juggernath (Optometrist) 0734626712
- Reference: Huda Mahomed (Optometrist) 0742786654
Teaching Experience
Wingen Heights Secondary
07.2023 - 09.2023
- In this role, I developed an appreciation for teaching in the development of young people. I maintained excellent relationships with my students as well as my mentor teacher and demonstrated a willingness to learn and explore innovative and dynamic methods for teaching and learning. Even though my specialization is Life Orientation, I can teach many subjects such as English, Math’s Literacy, Creative arts and Natural Sciences. I am adaptable in that I can adapt and teach any subject required.
- Reference: Christine Govender (Mentor) 065 956 1712
Tutor
Tuitions Lab SA
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Grade 00 to Grade 9 Tutor in all Subjects (CAPS)
- Grade 10 to 12 Tutor in English, Afrikaans and Life Sciences (CAPS)
- Reference: Farnaaz Noorbhai (Owner) 066 359 8782
Online English Educator
Acadsoc
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Prepared and delivered lessons to improve students’ reading, writing, and conversing skills. Developed educational content such as notes and quizzes. Assigned activities to facilitate students' consolidation of learning material.
Optical Assistant
Torga Optical Chatsworth
12.2018 - 05.2020
- Greeted all patients with courtesy and assisted to resolves all issues with regards to products offered.
- Performed Optical Duties (auto refr., measurements, adjustments and repairs)
- All Admin (courier services, month end reports, filing, stock control, petty cash, float, appointment bookings)
- Medical aid confirmations and billings
- All account handling (Debtors, Creditors, Banking)
- Reference: Naseera Wohabally (Optometrist) 071 333 8954
Optical Assistant
Thekwini Optometrists
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Opened and closed Practice. Knowledge of products.
- Performed Optical Duties (auto refr., measurements, adjustments and repairs)
Education
Grade 12 -
Marklands Secondary School
01-2012
Post Graduate Certificate - Education
Varsity College
01-2023
BA - Health Sciences and Social Services (Community and Health Psychology)
University of South Africa
01-2018
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Instructional skills
- Classroom management
- Knowledge of Caps Curriculum
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Communication
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- English – Proficient
- Afrikaans - Moderate
- Isizulu - Moderate
Certification
TEFL on the Beach, TEFL/TESOL for both school and business (2020), Cyber.com Computer College Microsoft Office (2017)
Timeline
Educator
Meredbank Secondary
04.2024 - Current
Teaching Experience
Wingen Heights Secondary
07.2023 - 09.2023
Optical Assistant now Practice Manager
Spec Savers Chatsworth and Chatsworth Pick n Pay Centre
05.2021 - 04.2024
Tutor
Tuitions Lab SA
03.2021 - 08.2021
Online English Educator
Acadsoc
02.2021 - 05.2021
Optical Assistant
Torga Optical Chatsworth
12.2018 - 05.2020
Optical Assistant
Thekwini Optometrists
04.2017 - 11.2018
BA - Health Sciences and Social Services (Community and Health Psychology)
University of South Africa
Post Graduate Certificate - Education
Varsity College
Grade 12 -
Marklands Secondary School