Sharlton Groenewald
Teacher: Principal
Mossel Bay
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
PhD candidate investigating the writing of discipline policies in primary schools
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal: Ridgeview Primary School
WCED
10.2021 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Principal
Leeu Gamka Primary School
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Since taking over the management of the school, the learner's results showed improvement which resulted in the growth of the enrollment figures
- I communicate on a daily basis with the learners, parents, staff, government officials, sponsors and other role players
- I have very good computer skills
- I have mastered a lot of programmes including the Microsoft and Adobe range of programmes
- I am an e-Facilitator and presented MSPIL and e-Learning courses to educators at various venues
- In 2004 I was seconded to the Khanya project
- I was responsible for the training of the teachers and learners to use the PC's in the Khanya-labs
- During that period I passed the ICDL and eCitizen exams
- I manage the school in compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and personnel administration measure as prescribed
- To assist me in this task, I delegate some of the tasks to the SMT
- To ensure that the education of the learners is promoted in a proper manner and accordance with approved policies, I monitor their work by regular checks, class visits, interviews and reading their reports
- I monitor and quality check the delivery of the curriculum by regular class visits
- I am also responsible for the development of educators and arrange various workshops
- I am also responsible for the IQMS and PMPS and organise workshops or training if necessary
- I assist the departmental heads to manage internal and external examinations and help them to develop the assessment programs, action plans and targets
- The regular monitoring of the learner's marks, help to identify problems and refer them to the SBST is necessary
- I manage to promote more sport codes and cultural activities
- The learners are now playing rugby and table tennis
- The learners participate in concerts and festivals
- I communicate daily with government officials concerning administration, staffing, accounting, the purchase of equipment and updating of statistics in respect of educators and learners
- Every term I meet with the parents to discuss the learner's progress and to give a review of the past term
- Once a year I meet with the principals of the neighbouring high schools to discuss their expectations of the learners
- I attend and participate in meetings of the governing body and give advice when necessary; I help to handle disciplinary matters about learners and staff
- I use my above-average computer skills to develop and safeguard school records
- I assist the SGB to develop the yearly budget and monitor the use of the school's finances, LTSM, assets and other resources
- Manage the SGB elections
- I have an IRB Level 1 coaching diploma and is responsible for the junior teams
- Before the outbreak of the COVID 19 virus, we played successfully against the neighbouring schools and toured to Plettenberg Bay
- Every morning I monitor the ablution blocks, playgrounds and classes to ensure that it is clean and safe for the learners to use
- I make sure that I am visible during breaks to ensure that the learners are safe and maintain social distancing.
Deputy Principal
St. Blaize RC Primary School
01.2012 - 06.2018
- Above average computer skills
- Assist the principal in the smooth running of the school
- Was responsible for all register, IQMS, CPTD, PMPS, CEMIS and discipline
- Member of the Holy Nativity Church Freelance journalist and photographer
HOD
St. Blaize RC Primary School
07.2008 - 12.2011
- Good computer skills
- Facilitation of new computer programmes Discipline Finances Transform to Perform
ICT Facilitator
WCED
07.2006 - 10.2008
- Enhanced ICT abilities and expertise by delivering forward-thinking training to over 300 teaching staff.
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
- Developed and implemented organizational systems to better manage training documentation and progress reporting.
- Assisted in the design of evaluation tools to measure program success and inform future improvements.
- Planned and facilitated 50 workshops in accordance with ICT curricula, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Promoted continuous learning within the organization by sharing best practices and lessons learned from various facilitation experiences.
Educator
WCED
1 1986 - 06.2006
- Prepared and presented interactive lessons
- Met with students, parents, and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Subject head of the Social Sciences Moderation and monitoring
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with the conduct code.
- 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.
- I trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework, and assignment records.
- Member of the media committee
- Was responsible for the maintenance of the computer room
- ICT Facilitator
- IRB Level 1 coach was responsible for the coaching of the junior teams
Education
Advance Certificate in Education (ACE) -
NWU
Master's Degree -
UNISA
Honours Degree - undefined
North West University
Diploma in Education (3 years) DEIII - undefined
SCTC
Skills
Team Management
Time Management
ICT Facilitator
Managed and marked assessment tasks
Multitasking Abilities
Public Speaking
MS Office
Project Planning
Troubleshooting
Flexible and Adaptable
Recordkeeping
Training And Development
- School Management and Leadership Development, CTLI, Principal Course, 04/19/19
- School Management and Leadership Development, WCED, Principal Course, 02/22/20
- School Management and Leadership Development, Roles and Responsibilities of Deputy Principals (Level 1), 06/30/12
- School Management and Leadership Development, CTLI, Aspiring School Principals, Aspiring School Principals, 04/05/17
- School Management and Leadership Development, WCED, School Management Team Training, 03/14/20
- Conferences and Seminars, SADTU, Principals Seminar, 09/05/19
- Other, ICDL, e-Citizen, Computer, 11/09/06
- Other, WCED, eLearn Facilitator, Computer, 04/14/12
- Other, Department of health, HIV/AIDS COUNSELLING, Counselling, 09/26/01
- Other, NWU, ACCREDITED ASSESSOR, Assessment, 08/05/08
- Other, ICDL, ICDL START, Computer, 11/28/06
- Other, TAG Rugby Association, TAG Rugby, Sport, 12/06/10
- Other, WCED, Web Quest, Computer, 03/16/13
- Other, Medicare Training Services, FIRST AID LEVEL 1, First Aid, 09/19/14
- Other, WCED, NEURODEVELOPMENT, Curriculum, 02/19/11
- Other, WCED, LEAD TEACHER: SOCIAL SCIENCES, Curriculum, 07/11/12
- Other, SchoolNet SA, ICT Skills for Teachers, Computer, 06/18/11
- Other, WCED, CAPS Teacher Orientation Intermediate Phase, Curriculum, 07/11/12
- Other, WCED, CAPS Teacher Orientation Senior Phase, Curriculum, 07/12/13
- Other, SASOO, Skoolbestuur, Management, 07/01/16
- Conferences and Seminars, WCED, 02/29/20
Computer Literacy
Daily, Daily, Daily, Monthly
Why Apply For Post
Why Apply
Names
Sharlton
Disabled
N
South African
Y
Permanent Sa Resident
Y
Criminal Record
N
Bursary Obligations
N
Terminated Employment
N
Professional Body
Y
Sace Number
18066
Drivers Licence
Y
Pdp
N
Drivers Licence Code
C1
Drivers Licence Expiry Date
11/11/24
Criminal Offence
N
Admission Of Guilt
N
Pending Criminal Case
N
Misconduct
N
Disciplinary
N
Resignation In Lieu Of Disciplinary Action
N
Business Interest With State
N
Personal Information
- ID Number: 6502255043084
- Ethnicity: Coloured
- Date of Birth: 02/25/65
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
References
- GMT Hawker, Circuit Team Manager, Circuit 7 Beaufort West, 0833209754, Thembilizwe.Hawker@westerncape.gov.za
- Father Henry Petersen, Priest, Holy Nativity Church, 0790709236, nativity@telkomsa.net
- Sammy Bouwers, Elearn Advisor, WCED, 0448038300, Samuel.Bouwers@westerncape.gov.za
Hobbies
Photography focusing on landscapes, photojournalism and macro photography
Reading research articles about behaviour
Timeline
Principal: Ridgeview Primary School
WCED
10.2021 - Current
Principal
Leeu Gamka Primary School
07.2018 - 09.2021
Deputy Principal
St. Blaize RC Primary School
01.2012 - 06.2018
HOD
St. Blaize RC Primary School
07.2008 - 12.2011
ICT Facilitator
WCED
07.2006 - 10.2008
Educator
WCED
1 1986 - 06.2006
Advance Certificate in Education (ACE) -
NWU
Master's Degree -
UNISA
Honours Degree - undefined
North West University
Diploma in Education (3 years) DEIII - undefined
SCTC