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Yolandi Du Plessis

Yolandi Du Plessis

Departmental Head
Colesberg

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience at Umthombo Wolwazi, excelling in academic tutoring and administrative management. Proven track record in enhancing student performance through innovative policies and effective classroom management. Skilled in staff development and fostering collaborative environments, ensuring a supportive learning atmosphere for all students.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Departmental Head

NCDOE
01.2018 - Current


Subjects taught

Mathematics Gr.4-6


Duties

- Sport organiser (2018-2022)

- Learner enrollment

- LTSM coordinators (2018 - 2025)

- SA SAMS coordinator (2018 - 2025)

- Athletics organiser (2018 - 2022)

- IQMS coordinator (2018-2022)

- Feeding scheme Data (2018 - 2022)

- Acting Principal when principal has to perform her duties.


Skills

  • Oversaw the hiring process for new staff members to ensure that qualified candidates were selected to promote academic excellence within the school community.
  • Enhanced school performance by implementing new policies and procedures for student discipline and academic support.
  • Monitored academic progress of all students through regular review of assessment data to identify trends and potential areas of growth or concern.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, offering constructive feedback for improvement in instructional delivery methods.
  • Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.

Teacher

NCDOE
01.2013 - 12.2017

Subjects taught


2013

All Gr.5 subjects


2014 - 2015

Mathematics (Gr.5)

Mathematics (Gr.4)

Afrikaans (Gr.5)

Life Skills (Gr.5)

Social Sciences (Gr.5)


2016

Mathematics (Gr.4)

Mathematics (Gr.5)

Mathematics (Gr.6)

NST (Gr.6)

NS (Gr.7)

Moderator: Grade 7-9 Mathematics

: Grade 7-9 Technology

: Grade 7-9 EMS


Duties

- Athletics Coaching

- Athletics Organiser

- Sport coordinator



  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Teacher

Eastern Cape Department Of Education
01.2009 - 12.2012

Subjects taught


2009

Afrikaans Grade 4

Afrikaans Grade 5

Technology Grade4


2010-2012

Mathematics Gr.5

Natural Sciences Gr.5

Technology Gr.4


Duties

- Coached Athletics (2009 - 2012)

- Organised Athletics Meetings (2009-2011)

- Coached Netball (2009 - 2012)

- Coached 1st Tennis team (2010-2012)

- Tennis organiser (2010-2012)

- Head of Tuckshop (2010-2012)


Skills

  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students' learning experiences outside the classroom.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

UOVS
Bloemfontein
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Departmental head (2008-2025)
  • Academic tutoring of new teachers
  • Administrative management
  • Classroom management
  • Part of the SMT
  • Lesson observations
  • Good team player
  • Administrative leadership
  • Staff management
  • Multitasking strength
  • Visionary leader
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Moderator of NS (Gr7-9), Technology (Gr7-9), Mathematics (Gr7-9), EMS (Gr7-9)

Software

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher

Certification

2011 Free State Netball Coaching

Timeline

Departmental Head

NCDOE
01.2018 - Current

Teacher

NCDOE
01.2013 - 12.2017

Teacher

Eastern Cape Department Of Education
01.2009 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Education

UOVS
04.2001 -
Yolandi Du PlessisDepartmental Head