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Shaheed Petersen

Educator
Shaheed  Petersen

Summary

  • To provide and co-ordinate guidance:

– on the latest ideas on approaches to the subject, method, techniques, evaluation, aids, etc. in their field, and effectively conveying these to the staff members concerned.

– on syllabuses, schemes of work, homework, practical work, remedial work, etc.

– to inexperienced staff members – on the educational welfare of learners in the department.

  • To control :

– the work of educators and learners in the department – reports submitted to the Principal as required – mark sheets

– test and examination papers as well as memoranda

– the administrative responsibilities of staff members

– the implementation of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI).

Overview

11
years of professional experience
3
Languages

Work History

Western Cape Education Department

Head of Department
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • To engage in class teaching as per workload of the relevant post level and the needs of the school.
  • To be a class teacher if required.
  • To assess and to record the attainment of learners taught.
  • To be in charge of a subject, learning area or phase.
  • To jointly develop the policy for that department.
  • To co-ordinate evaluation/assessment, homework, written assignments, etc. of all the subjects in that department
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.

Western Cape Education Department

Educator
01.2013 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
  • Designed curriculum-aligned assessments to measure student progress and inform instructional decisions.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
  • Led professional development sessions for fellow teachers on topics such as technology integration or assessment design, contributing to a culture of ongoing improvement within the school community.
  • Coordinated community service projects for students, instilling civic responsibility and interpersonal skills development.
  • Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.

Education

University of Stellenbosch Business School
Bellville

Diploma from Project Management
04.2001

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Wellington

Bachelor of Education from Education
04.2001

Huguenot High School
Wellington

High School Diploma
04.2001

Skills

Customer Service

Customer Service

Organization and Time Management

Analytical and Critical Thinking

Dependable and Responsible

Conflict Resolution

Supervision and leadership

Friendly, Positive Attitude

Affiliations

South African Council of Educators

Software

Learning Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Social Media Management

Google Drive

Timeline

Head of Department

Western Cape Education Department
01.2022 - Current

Educator

Western Cape Education Department
01.2013 - 12.2021

University of Stellenbosch Business School

Diploma from Project Management
04.2001

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Bachelor of Education from Education
04.2001

Huguenot High School

High School Diploma
04.2001
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