NATASHA BARTON
PHYSICAL SCIENCES TEACHER
Pretoria
Summary
SACE-registered Physical Sciences teacher with a strong background in Science Education and Physics. I bring creativity, patience, and clarity to my teaching, using technology to make abstract concepts more accessible. With experience supporting high-performing learner-athletes, I am committed to fostering confidence, curiosity, and academic growth in every learner.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Sciences and Mathematics Teacher
TuksSport High School
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Grade 10–12 Physical Sciences and Grade 9 Mathematics (CAPS)
- Planning and delivering engaging lessons using a graphics tablet and online simulations.
- Recording online lessons to support learners absent due to sporting commitments.
- Uploading content and communicating with learners via Google Classroom.
- Designing and conducting curriculum-aligned practical investigations.
- Setting and marking tests, exams, and practicals to assess learner understanding.
- Moderating Mathematics and Natural Science assessments.
- Managing academic files and documentation as the sole Grade 10–12 Physical Sciences teacher.
- Identifying learners in need of academic support and providing extra classes.
- Entering marks and comments on report cards.
- Communicating regularly with parents to support learner progress.
- Compiling achievement certificates for accolades events.
- Presenting at school assemblies, award ceremonies, and valedictions.
- Class leader development.
- Attending regular School Management Team (SMT) meetings since January 2025 to discuss and contribute to school management decisions.
Grade 12 Exam Marker
Department of Basic Education
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Grade 12 Physical Sciences Paper 2 November Exams
Contract Physical Sciences Teacher
JuniorTukkie | University of Pretoria
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Grade 10–12 Physical Sciences and Grade 9 Mathematics
- Presented at the University of Pretoria’s JuniorTukkie Grade 11 Summer Schools, Grade 12 Winter Schools, and Grade 12 Exam Preparation Conferences.
- Created Physical Sciences and Mathematics videos to be uploaded to the juniortukkie.online website to support learners across South Africa.
Physical Sciences and Mathematics Teacher
CURRO NELSPRUIT
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Grade 10 Physical Sciences, Grade 9–10 Mathematics and Grade 8–9 Natural Science (IEB)
Tutoring Experience
- Kip McGrath Education Centre – Mathematics & English Tutor (2019)
- University of Pretoria – Waves, Vibrations & Thermodynamics Tutor (2019)
- Anelich Tutortopia – Physical Sciences & Mathematics Tutor (2017)
- Teach Me 2 – IEB Physical Sciences & Mathematics Tutor (2016–2017)
Education
BEd (Honours) - Physical Sciences Education
University of Pretoria
01-2026
Strategic Business Management - Short Course
University of Cape Town
01-2025
Fundamentals of the Python Programming Language - Short Course
Airos Education
01-2019
BSc (Honours) - Physics
University of Pretoria
01-2017
BEd (FET) - Natural Science
University of Pretoria
01-2016
National Senior Certificate -
Lowveld High School
01-2012
Skills
LANGUAGES: English (Home language) Afrikaans (Intermediate) Mathematics
undefinedACHIEVEMENTS & LEADERSHIP ROLES
- School Management Team (SMT) Member, TuksSport High School (2025)
- Student Leader (during university teaching practice), Queen’s Private School (2016)
- Golden Key Member, The Golden Key International Honour Society (2014)
- Student Executive (school prefect), Lowveld High School (2012)
Timeline
Grade 12 Exam Marker
Department of Basic Education
01.2022 - 01.2024
Contract Physical Sciences Teacher
JuniorTukkie | University of Pretoria
01.2021 - 01.2024
Physical Sciences and Mathematics Teacher
TuksSport High School
01.2020 - 01.2025
Physical Sciences and Mathematics Teacher
CURRO NELSPRUIT
01.2018 - 01.2018
Tutoring Experience
BEd (Honours) - Physical Sciences Education
University of Pretoria
Strategic Business Management - Short Course
University of Cape Town
Fundamentals of the Python Programming Language - Short Course
Airos Education
BSc (Honours) - Physics
University of Pretoria
BEd (FET) - Natural Science
University of Pretoria
National Senior Certificate -
Lowveld High School
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