Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
ARTS & CULTURAL
Certification
Timeline
CORE VALUES
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES
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Monique Anastasiou

Intermediate Phase Educator And HOD
Randburg,GP
Monique Anastasiou

Summary

Dedicated SACE registered educator with over 14 years of teaching experience, committed to creating nurturing and engaging learning environments where learners feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential. Teaching represents a lifelong calling pursued through the attainment of a degree in education later in life. Possesses a solid understanding of learner development and diverse learning styles, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that foster meaningful connections with learners from various backgrounds. Experienced in developing dynamic lesson plans and assessments, adept at measuring learner progress to promote continuous growth and achievement.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
5
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

Mellow Oaks Academy, JHB

Intermediate Phase HOD & Educator
01.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Intermediate Phase HOD & Educator, April 2023 - present
  • Acting Principal & Educator, September 2022 - March 2023
  • Deputy Principal & Educator, January 2022 - August 2022
  • Intermediate Phase HOD & Educator, September 2019 - December 2021
  • Intermediate Phase Educator, January 2019 - August 2019
  • Subjects: English HL, Social Sciences, Creative Arts, Physical Education, Life Skills, Natural Sciences & Technology (Grades 4 to 7)

Curro Academy, LEAP Schools, EduFun4Kids, JHB

Substitute Educator
01.2018 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Substitute Educator, January 2018 - December 2018
  • Curro - Grade R, Leap Schools - Grade RR, EduFun 4 Kids - Grade RR

Mellow Oaks Academy, JHB

Grade 2 Educator
01.2017 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Grade 2 Educator, January 2017 - December 2017
  • Reception Year Educator, January 2016 - December 2016
  • Subjects: English HL, Afrikaans FAL, isiZulu SAL, Mathematics, Life Skills

Trinityhouse Little Falls, JHB

Grade RRR Educator
06.2015 - 11.2015

Job overview

  • Grade RRR Educator (Maternity Locum Post), June 2015 - November 2015

Crayon College, JHB

Reception Year Educator
02.2015 - 05.2015

Job overview

  • Reception Year Educator (Maternity Locum Post), February 2015 - May 2015

CAPS Curriculum, JHB

Home School Educator
01.2014 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Home School Educator, January 2014 - December 2014

Three Oaks Primary School, PMB

Locum Reception Year Educator
01.2013 - 12.2013

Job overview

  • Locum Reception Year Educator, January 2013 - December 2013

Merchiston Preparatory School, PMB

Locum Reception Year Educator
11.2012 - 11.2013

Job overview

  • Locum Reception Year Educator, November 2012 - November 2013

Education

SANTS
South Africa

BEd from Bachelor of Education (Intermediate Phase)
09-2025

University Overview

  • English HL, isiZulu SAL, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, Professional Studies, Education Studies, Computer Literacy, Critical Literacies, Language & Literacy, Economic Management Sciences, Mathematics, Research in Education, Afrikaans FAL
  • GPA: 81%

learnTEFL, International
International

TEFL/TESOL Master Course
01-2018

University Overview

  • 150 hours, ESL Language Instructor
  • GPA: Grade: A

UNISA
South Africa

Early Childhood Development & Education (Reception)
01-2015

University Overview

  • NOF Level 5
  • GPA: Grade: Distinction

National Certificate in Commerce
01-1991

University Overview

  • N4 & N5
  • GPA: Grade: Distinction

Skills

Software: MS Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, Quickbooks, Pastel

SASAMS

Reading Rocket Programme

Organisational Leadership

Organisational Administration

Event Planning & Co-ordination

Curriculum development and Lesson planning

Classroom management

Differentiated learning

Team collaboration

Parent-teacher communication

Educational technology

Conflict resolution

Empathy and patience

Leadership development

Cultural awareness

Flexibility and adaptability

Academic discipline

Excellent communication

Reliability

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Student motivation and engagement

ARTS & CULTURAL

Spiritual Leader KAJ (Kids for Jesus) - Mellow Oaks Academy, 2019 - 2024 Producer & Director Gr R Year-End Production - Mellow Oaks Academy, 2016 Gr RRR Year-End Production - Trinityhouse, 2015 Script, Music, Producer & Director School Production - Mellow Oaks Academy, 2024 Co-director School Production - Mellow Oaks Academy, 2023 Music & Director Gr RR Nativity Production - EduFun4Kids, 2018 Spiritual Leader KAJ (Kids for Jesus) - Mellow Oaks Academy, 2019 - 2024 Producer & Director Gr R Year-End Production - Mellow Oaks Academy, 2016 Gr RRR Year-End Production - Trinityhouse, 2015 Script, Music, Producer & Director School Production - Mellow Oaks Academy, 2024 Co-director School Production - Mellow Oaks Academy, 2023 Music & Director Gr RR Nativity Production - EduFun4Kids, 2018 Informal extra-curricular coaching from Gr R - Gr 7, boys & girls Hockey, Netball, Mini-Cricket, Tennis Informal extra-curricular coaching from Gr R - Gr 7, boys & girls Hockey, Netball, Mini-Cricket, Tennis Awards Ceremonies Lead Event Organiser & Manager - Mellow Oaks Academy, 2020 - present Carols by Candlelight Lead Event Organiser & Manager - Mellow Oaks Academy, 2019 & 2021 Reception Year Graduation Lead Event Organiser & Manager - Mellow Oaks Academy, 2016 Awards Ceremonies Lead Event Organiser & Manager - Mellow Oaks Academy, 2020 - present Carols by Candlelight Lead Event Organiser & Manager - Mellow Oaks Academy, 2019 & 2021 Reception Year Graduation Lead Event Organiser & Manager - Mellow Oaks Academy, 2016

Certification

First Aid Level 1 (Qualixa Training Centre)

Timeline

Intermediate Phase HOD & Educator

Mellow Oaks Academy, JHB
01.2019 - Current

Substitute Educator

Curro Academy, LEAP Schools, EduFun4Kids, JHB
01.2018 - 12.2018

Grade 2 Educator

Mellow Oaks Academy, JHB
01.2017 - 12.2017

Grade RRR Educator

Trinityhouse Little Falls, JHB
06.2015 - 11.2015

Reception Year Educator

Crayon College, JHB
02.2015 - 05.2015

Home School Educator

CAPS Curriculum, JHB
01.2014 - 12.2014

Locum Reception Year Educator

Three Oaks Primary School, PMB
01.2013 - 12.2013

Locum Reception Year Educator

Merchiston Preparatory School, PMB
11.2012 - 11.2013

learnTEFL, International

TEFL/TESOL Master Course

UNISA

Early Childhood Development & Education (Reception)

National Certificate in Commerce

SANTS

BEd from Bachelor of Education (Intermediate Phase)

CORE VALUES

  • Excellence, academic & personal
  • Compassion, empathy to others
  • Integrity, moral authenticity
  • Discipleship, guiding growth
  • Community, building support
  • Respect, treatment with dignity
  • Forgiveness, extending grace
  • Service, practicing selflessness
  • Love, the greatest of all

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES

  • School Management Team (SMT) Member 2020 - present
  • Catering Committee Member - 2026
  • Student Leadership Co-ordinator 2021 - 2025
  • PTA Member 2023 - 2024
  • Assembly Co-ordinator 2020 - 2024
  • Timetable Co-ordinator 2022 - 2023
  • School Newsletter Editor 2021 - 2022
  • Outreach Committee Member 2020 - 2022
Monique AnastasiouIntermediate Phase Educator And HOD