Natasha Van Duyn

Educator at Alfrink College
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Contact Information
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(386) 825-5501
Location
NL
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Portuguese Native or bilingual proficiency
  • South African Sign Language Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • Body Language for Authentic Leadership
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Body Language for Leaders
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • How to Speak So People Want to Listen
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Interview Master Class
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    Sep, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Leadership Mindsets
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Speaking Confidently and Effectively
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2022
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • Netherlands
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Educator
      • Sep 2022 - Present

    • South Africa
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • School Principal (Directeur)
      • Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

      My roles and responsibilities include advanced and operational management in the academics and sports sectors, finance management, and people leadership. Within my role, I lead staff members in the sectors of academics, sports, administration, finance and facilities. I ensure the well-being of learners and build positive relationships with our stakeholders and community members. I manage the admissions of new learners, coordinate testing and conduct enrollment interviews. I lead and participate in disciplinary hearings, staff appraisals and enforce policy compliance. Furthermore, I coordinate staff training, development and monitoring performance. I ensure the effective use and allocation of resources within the school to ensure the school meets the use of technology and teaching methodologies. I review and adjust budgets and approve expenditure to ensure internal budgets for audit clearance. I perform financial management functions for managing academic, school tuck- shop and lunch program budgets.I critically assess the academics and safety needs of the learners and staff to insure inclusion of aspects that add value to the academics program. I coordinate the Social media and advertising committee, Charity drive committee, School fundraiser and Events committee. I lead the Honors evening, Prefect and Health and Safety committee. I have been appointed School Governing Body member and work closely with other School Governing Body members in providing vision, direction and leadership for the success of the school and ensure that the school is effectively managed to reach its termly set goals.

    • Deputy Principal
      • Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

      Within my role, I assist the Executive Principal with operational responsibilities, quality assurance of the learning environment, staff development and staff appraisals. I assist in developing a school environment, which is supportive of learning and the high achievement amongst learners. I also assist in the daily management of the school environment, exercising a leadership and motivational role. I compile and implement policies related to discipline, COVID-19, school health and safety, learners and staff code of conduct. I lead the recruitment process for educators, facilities and finance staff. I skillfully managed the ratio of duties and responsibilities for all teaching and ground staff. In addition, I am the Subject Head for Mathematics, responsible for Mathematics curriculum development and teaching. I am appointed coordinator of various committees and responsible for the delegation of duties within the committees. I am also the liaison of all parent and staff communication platforms and advertising campaigns.

    • Grade Head / Educator
      • May 2014 - Dec 2020

      I have been awarded the trophy for Intermediate Phase Performer of the year and have been appointed Grade Head in the Intermediate Phase. I have also been appointed Mathematics Subject Head to provide guidance on curriculum content and development. I am the internal Coordinator of the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) and have been appointed IEB marker. I am involved in volleyball and table tennis extra-curriculum activities and I am a teacher of English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Orientation, bible Education, Economic Management Sciences and Life Skills.

    • Head Of Department
      • Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

      I have been appointed HOD for all learning subjects in the Intermediate and Senior Phase and I have been elected to mark IEB papers and teach Intermediate Phase Mathematics. My responsibilities extend to Mathematics and Economic Management and Sciences Subject Head to provide guidance on curriculum content. I oversee the setting of all formal and informal assessments for Mathematics, English and EMS. I provide training and mentoring to staff, ensuring teamwork, team support and staff development. I ensured effective learning, teaching and academic progress across all grades.

  • Springwell Primary School
    • England, United Kingdom
    • Educator
      • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

      I am a coordinator and planner of class and academic activities and I am a subject teacher for English, Mathematics, Science., Biology, History, Geography, Educational Studies, Life Science and Physical Education. In addition, I assist the teaching for Design and Technology, Drama, Art and Computer Science. I am a coordinator and planner of class and academic activities and I am a subject teacher for English, Mathematics, Science., Biology, History, Geography, Educational Studies, Life Science and Physical Education. In addition, I assist the teaching for Design and Technology, Drama, Art and Computer Science.

  • Hartford college
    • South Africa
    • Grade Head / Educator
      • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

      I am appointed Grade Head and Subject Head controller and am involved in extra-curricular activities. I am also responsible for curriculum development for English as the language of instruction, Mathematics, Economic Management Sciences, Afrikaans, Nature Studies, Social Science, Arts and Culture and Life Orientation. I am appointed Grade Head and Subject Head controller and am involved in extra-curricular activities. I am also responsible for curriculum development for English as the language of instruction, Mathematics, Economic Management Sciences, Afrikaans, Nature Studies, Social Science, Arts and Culture and Life Orientation.

    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Grade Head / Educator
      • Jul 2009 - Dec 2012

      I am appointed Grade Head, Learning Area advisor and coordinator of the School Based Support Team. I manage the Scholar Patrol team and am elected Social Media liaison for the local community newspaper. Furthermore, I participate in extra-curricular activities and am responsible for curriculum development for Mathematics, English, Life Orientation. Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Economic Management Sciences and Technology. I am appointed Grade Head, Learning Area advisor and coordinator of the School Based Support Team. I manage the Scholar Patrol team and am elected Social Media liaison for the local community newspaper. Furthermore, I participate in extra-curricular activities and am responsible for curriculum development for Mathematics, English, Life Orientation. Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Economic Management Sciences and Technology.

    • Educator
      • Mar 2008 - Jun 2009

      I am involved in curriculum development and implementation for subjects taught in English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Social Sciences , Physical Education (PE) and Life Orientation. I am involved in curriculum development and implementation for subjects taught in English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Social Sciences , Physical Education (PE) and Life Orientation.

Education

  • University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
    Bachelor's degree, Education
    2009 - 2013
  • MANCOSA
    Postgraduate Diploma, Educational Management
    2020 - 2020
  • University of the Witwatersrand
    Bachelor's degree, Linguistics , South African Sign Language , Psychology
    2005 - 2008
  • The Management College of South Africa. South Africa, Johannesburg
    Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management, Educational Management
    2019 - 2019

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