Experience

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  Jeddah Private International Schools

  • Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

  • Project Based Learning Methodology Coach & Mentor; English Language Arts

    • Aug 2017 - Jun 2020
    • Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

    2017-2020: PjBL Coach & Mentor:-Mentor; best-practice model; planning, development, delivery guide and support for colleagues and supervisors in the practical applications of project-based learning methodologies in the classroom2020 Grade 9, 10 & 12 ELA-Preparation and delivery of American curriculum Common Core State Standards curricula outlines, syllabi, work pacers, lesson plans and related activities, ongoing and final assessments, recordkeeping, progress and “secret” reports for Gr 9, 10, & 12 ELA-Developer & Manager of cross-grade (10-12) integrated (ELA, SS, Art, ICT) academic & performance PjBL whole-term ongoing assignment2020: Gr 12 Senior Graduate Project manager & advisor:-Preparation and delivery of curriculum outline, syllabus, research pacers, project timelines, budget and development, ongoing and final assessments, recordkeeping, project outcome and progress report for self-directed year-long Gr 12 graduate project

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  Doha Academy, Wa'ab Branch

  • Doha, Qatar

  • Year 3 Homeroom Class-Subjects Teacher; Year 7 English Subject Head and Teacher

    • Sep 2014 - Jul 2016
    • Doha, Qatar

    2014-15: Year 3: Homeroom class-subjects teacher: -Preparation and delivery of lesson plans and related activities, ongoing and final assessments and reports for all British National Curriculum Year 3 class subjects (mathematics, English, science, social studies, art)2015-16: Year 7: English teacher: -Preparation and delivery of lesson plans and related activities, ongoing and final assessments, recordkeeping and reports for British National Curriculum Year 7 Prep. for IGCSE Cambridge English 2016: Year 7: English subject head: -Preparation of long, medium and short-term planning and exam preparation and moderation for all British National Curriculum Year 7 English classes for both boys’ and girls’ campuses; Year 7 representative for English department meetings and grade conferences

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  Wynberg Secondary School

  • Wynberg, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Subject Head: Dramatic Arts; Geography Teacher

    • Apr 2012 - Aug 2014
    • Wynberg, Western Cape, South Africa

    2012-2014 Drama Teacher-Preparation, delivery, and moderation of practical and theoretical syllabi, lesson plans and related activities, practicals, performances and excursions, ongoing and final assessments, recordkeeping and reports for the Revised National Curriculum’s Arts & Culture (eventually CAPS) for Grades 8 to 9 -Preparation, delivery, and moderation of practical and theoretical syllabi, lesson plans and related activities, practicals, performances and excursions, ongoing and final assessments, recordkeeping and reports for the Revised National Curriculum’s Dramatic Arts (eventually CAPS) for Grades 10 to 12 2012-2014 Drama Department subject head -Preparation of drama department’s long, medium and short-term planning; budget, acquisitions and stock control; inter-staff & SMT liaison, record-keeper, and representative for departmental meetings and grade conferences2013-2014 Geography Teacher-Preparation and delivery of lesson plans and related activities, ongoing and final assessments, recordkeeping and reports for RNCS (CAPS) Grade 7 Geography

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  Jeddah Private Schools

  • Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

  • English Language Arts & Creative Classroom Drama Teacher

    • Feb 2007 - Aug 2011
    • Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

    2007-2010: Creative Classroom Drama Teacher:-Preparation and delivery of self-designed curriculum outlines, syllabus, work pacers, lesson plans and related activities, ongoing assessments and recordkeeping for Grades 7 to 12 Creative Classroom Drama (non-examinable) with the specific focus of creating practical and creative tasks to apply the correct use of English and to develop public-speaking skills2007-10: English Language Arts Teacher (ELA) Gr 9:-Preparation and delivery of American curriculum Common Core State Standards outlines, syllabus, work pacers, lesson plans and related activities, ongoing and final assessments, recordkeeping and progress and “secret” reports for Grade 9 English Language Arts (ELA); including the same responsibilities for Grade 3 ELA (added for only 2008)2010-11: ELA Teacher:-Preparation and delivery of American curriculum Common Core State Standards outlines, syllabus, work pacers, lesson plans and related activities, ongoing and final assessments, recordkeeping, progress and “secret” reports for Grades 8 and 10 ELA

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  Wynberg Secondary School

  • Wynberg, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Subject Head: Drama; Acting Arts HOD; Mathematics & Life Orientation Teacher

    • Jan 2001 - Dec 2006
    • Wynberg, Western Cape, South Africa

    2001 Speech & Drama Teacher:-Preparation and delivery of practical and theoretical syllabi, lesson plans and related activities, tests and exams, recordkeeping and reports for introducing OBE in Curriculum 2005 (C2005) Grades 8 to 12 Speech and Drama and Grades 10 to 12 Spraak en Drama2002 LO Teacher:Responsible for delivery of lesson plans and related activities, ongoing and final assessments and progress reports for C2005 Grade 9 Life Orientation 2003-2004 Maths Teacher:Responsible for delivery of lesson plans and related activities, ongoing and final assessments and progress reports for C2005 Gr 8 Mathematics2002-2006 Drama Teacher:-Responsible for preparation and delivery of practical and theoretical syllabi, work pacers, lesson plans and related activities, ongoing and final assessments and progress reports for C2005 Grade 8 to 12 Speech and Drama; (and from 2004 onwards) the Revised National Curriculum (RNCS) Gr 8-9 Arts & Culture and RCNS Gr 10-12 Dramatic Arts 2004-2006 Drama subject head:- Responsible for preparation of long, medium and short-term academic planning; budget and acquisitions; exam timetabling; production management for drama department and department representative for inter-departmental/ cluster meetings and grade conferences2004-2006 Acting Arts HOD:-Responsible for oversight, moderation, and implementation of long, medium and short-term planning for all RCNS Arts subjects; Arts Dept. to general staff and school management liaison; events and meeting calendar planning; conflict resolution; planned for and managed integration of Arts subjects, recitals and performances

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  The Ibhabhathane Project

  • Western Cape, South Africa

  • In-Service-Teacher (INSET) Trainer

    • Sep 2005 - Sep 2005
    • Western Cape, South Africa

    Contract Workshop Facilitator for WCED teacher training-Responsible for co-preparation, coordination and delivery of Arts & Culture INSET teacher training coursework -Collaboration with other trainers to prepare selected in-service teachers to take over Arts & Culture teaching responsibilities within their schools

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  Zonnebloem: The Children's Art Centre

  • Walmer Estate, Western Cape

  • Visual Arts Teacher

    • Mar 2000 - Dec 2000
    • Walmer Estate, Western Cape

    -Preparation and delivery of C2005 Visual Art syllabi, work pacers, lesson plans, related activities, assessment, recordkeeping and showing of work for Grades 1 to 7

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  Battswood Arts Cen

  • Grassy Park, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Visual Art Teacher and Speech & Drama Teacher

    • Jan 1998 - Dec 1999
    • Grassy Park, Western Cape, South Africa

    -Preparation and delivery of C2005 Visual Art syllabi, work pacers, lesson plans and related activities, assessment, recordkeeping and showing of work for Grades 1 to 7 -Preparation and delivery of C2005 Speech and Drama syllabi, work pacers, lesson plans and related activities, assessment, recordkeeping and showing of work for Grades 6 & 7