Susanna Maria Van Den Berg
Randburg
Summary
Enthusiastic educator offering 33 years of experience in teaching English to non-native speakers. Dedicated and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress. Experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of the English Department
Gauteng Department Of Education
01.1998 - Current
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Educator English as a Second Language
North West Department Of Education
01.1992 - 12.1997
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
420 Hour Advanced Diploma TEFL Course - Level 5 Diploma Teaching English As A Foreign Lang
Gatehouse Awards I-2-i
United Kingdom (online)09.2023
BEd - Honours Degree in Education (Teaching English)
North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa11.1991
Higher Education Diploma - Education: Teaching English For High School
North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa11.1990
Bachelor of Arts - English
North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa11.1989
Skills
- Customer Service
- Organization and Time Management
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Relationship Building
- Remote Office Availability
- Excellent Communication
- Student relations
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Interaction
- Online Teaching
- Remote Learning
- Class Instruction
References:
1. Mr Pieter Booysen (current headmaster)
+27825536798
pbooysen@hsrandburg.co.za
2. Ms Sarah van der Merwe (Previous HOD)
+27827727767
svdmerwe@paarlgim.co.za
Timeline
Head of the English Department
Gauteng Department Of Education
01.1998 - Current
Educator English as a Second Language
North West Department Of Education
01.1992 - 12.1997
420 Hour Advanced Diploma TEFL Course - Level 5 Diploma Teaching English As A Foreign Lang
Gatehouse Awards I-2-i
BEd - Honours Degree in Education (Teaching English)
North-West University
Higher Education Diploma - Education: Teaching English For High School
North-West University
Bachelor of Arts - English
North-West University
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