Richard van Dam
Acting Head of Campus at Dilworth School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Basic Archery Instructor (BAI)
NATIONAL ARCHERY IN THE SHOOLS PROGRAM INCAug, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Level 1 Coaching Course
KZN Hockey AssociationMar, 2005- Oct, 2024 -
Bush 1
NZ Outdoor Instructors AssociationOct, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
Peak Outdoor SafetyJun, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Rock Leader
NZ Outdoor Instructors AssociationJun, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
BSA BB Range Master
Boy Scouts of AmericaJul, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
BSA Archery Range Master
Boy Scouts of AmericaJul, 2002- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Dilworth School
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New Zealand
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Acting Head of Campus
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Jan 2022 - Present
Senior Leadership and Management of Rural Campus in 2022.Kaitiaki/ Guardian of the Dilworth Vision, Values and Culture at the Rural Campus.
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Acting Deputy Head of Campus - Curriculum
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Apr 2021 - Present
Responsible for oversight of the pastoral programme, curriculum mapping, reporting and assessment, appraisal and line management, weekly notes, student tracking and Kamar entries.
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Teacher, Cabin Coach and Outdoor Instructor at Dilworth School
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Nov 2011 - Sep 2021
Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and Learner Support Teacher. Staff leadership and professional development in supporting learners with diverse needs (dyslexia, auditory processing disorder, ADHD etc). Targeted literacy and numeracy teaching to accelerate student progress, compensatory strategy and study skills awareness training, developing engagement and motivation for learning through teaching growth mindsets.Teacher in Charge of Maths. Department leadership and co-ordination of strategy, pedagogy, administration, assessment and budgeting. Experienced teacher of the New Zeland Curriculum and Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum. Enthusiastic future thinker and a pragmatic disruptor of current educational paradigms, endeavoring to provide a teaching and learning experience that is culturally sustaining, relevant, fit for purpose and authentic.Project-Based Learning Mentor, utilizing a contextually crafted inquiry-driven model that leverages design thinking and action learning. Many valuable successful and FAILED pieces of student learning, ranging from Published Books, Charity Gala Dinners, Digital Stories, Sports Tournaments.Outdoor Instructor, specializing in Tramping, Bushcraft, Primitive Skills Instruction and Rock Climbing (Leader Qual). NZOIA and Skills Active qualified, and regular professional development contributor to annual NZOIA Symposia. Leader of single day, overnight and multi-night expedition-style outdoor trips both on track and off-track navigation, in NZ Bush and South African Alpine environments. Additional Roles and ResponsibilitiesRE Teacher, Professional Coach and Critical Friend
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Personal and Social Growth Lead
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
Staff leadership, resourcing, and professional development in the area of positive education/wellbeing education, social emotional learning, character and values development. Leadership and staff support in positive behavior management systems, relational pedagogy, restorative practices, and positive correction.
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ROSEHILL COLLEGE
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New Zealand
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Learner Support Teacher
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Jan 2011 - Nov 2011
Learner Support and Junior Hard Materials Technology Teacher Facilitated ad hoc Literacy and Numeracy interventions for students in years 9-11.Developed and implemented custom learning programmes to enable transition from mainstream education to alternative pathways for students with moderate and high learning needs.Developed and implemented new Literacy Booster programmes for students in year 9 and 10 to enable successful engagement in learning.Supported staff development with strategies for engagement and differentiation for students with special educational needs.Additional Roles and ResponsibilitiesPeer Support Trainer 2011Tutor Class Teacher 2010/11Y9 Camp SupervisorProfessional Development Interests: Te Kotahitanga Teacher – Improving Maori and Pacific Islander Performance.Professional Learning Group: Year 9 Transition Initiative
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Teacher
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Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
Full time, long term relieving position.Subjects: Junior Food Technology, Maths and Science
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Derivco
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South Africa
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Writer
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Jan 2008 - Jun 2010
Derivco is a leading software development house for the online gaming market. My role as a technical writer was to provide document writing, editing, and publication support to in house e-banking, backend accounting, poker, and software development teams. This required excellent fluency in verbal and written communication in English and e-learning instruction methodology.Provided authoring and editing support for company produced documentation thus standardising, refining, removing ambiguity and verifying the contents of documents.Provided support for on-screen wording, error messages and on-screen help.Provided authoring and editing support for game help file systems and back-office applications.Provided authoring and editing support for user manuals, online help, feature releases, software installation guides.
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Camelot College
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Department
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Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
HOD Grade 8 & Teacher of English, Mathematics and ScienceCamelot College is a private, inclusive, remedial school (Gr 1-12) centrally located in Glenwood for learners who have mild to moderate support needs which prevent them from coping adequately in a mainstream school environment. Camelot College is equipped to provide a supportive, non-competitive environment where pupils can regain lost confidence and work to the best of their abilities and potential. Classes are small (maximum 13 learners), allowing the necessary time for individual attention and monitoring by the educators so that children advance steadily, build self-esteem and start to believe in themselves and their abilities. Camelot College @GlenwoodHighSchool, was a twinning initiative between the local high school and Camelot College. The aim was to provide a mainstream, inclusive education for Camelot College students with supportive teaching and access to improved sporting, social and boarding facilities.Remedial teaching in a small group, withdrawal environment to boys with significant barriers to learning, including psychological, developmental and cognitive delays. Student assessment, referral and IEP design and facilitation.Facilitator of professional development activities to incorporate remediation strategies within specific curriculum areas. Counselled parents and students, in consultation with doctors and therapists, to maximise learning potential.
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Glenwood High School
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South Africa
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Department: Leadership
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Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
Designed and facilitated the delivery of an original, classroom-based Leadership Studies curriculum to Grade 10 and 11 students. Lead the extension and original development of multi-night, experiential, place-based Leadership Development Courses for boys from Grade 8 to 12. (250 students average per course). Mentoring and professional development of staff and senior student leaders as Leadership coaches and effective Adventure-Based Learning facilitators. Mentoring and leadership development of the Prefect body.Additional Roles and ResponsibilitiesMaster in Charge of Hockey (7 teams, 4 external coaches, 5 internal coaches and managers, 105 players)Cricket Coach u14ESailing ClubSenior Ball Co-ordinatorSMILE Programme Instructor (http://smileinteractivenglish.org.za/)
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Teacher and School Counselor
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Jan 2004 - Dec 2006
Developed engaging, culturally responsive and equitable learning experiences inline with the national curriculum for Life Orientation. Life Orientation is the study of the self in relation to others and to society. It addresses skills, knowledge and values about the self, the environment, responsible citizenship, a healthy and productive life, social engagement, recreation and physical activity, careers and career choices.Performed pastoral duties including but not limited to student support counselling, career counselling, and positive relationship/behaviour management. Attendant record keeping, referral, advocacy and liaising with stakeholders.Tutor Teacher with pastoral and academic advisor responsibility for 24 Grade 8 to Grade 11 boys. Including the development and delivery of 'mentoring' classes focussed on the social, emotional and cognitive development of critical thinking skills in relation to self and society.
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Housemaster
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Jan 2004 - Dec 2006
Residential Duty of Care for 250 boys, as Duty Manager, twice a week, and one weekend a month.Ensured the provision of an environment within the residence conducive to the development and success of its students. Ensured that the Student Disciplinary Code and other Residence/House regulations are adhered to and the appropriate disciplinary action taken where necessary.Year 10 Boarding Dean (70 boys) developing friendly, firm and positive relationships to assist boys in their transition from teenager to young adult. Including, assistance with academic or personal problems; taking an interest in their sporting and social activities of the residence and encouraging involvement in cultural activities. Communication with parents as required to assist in the smooth operation of the boys in the boarding environment.
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Education
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2017 - 2019
Auckland University of Technology
Masters of Education, Educational Leadership -
2005 - 2010
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services -
2001 - 2003
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Social Science, Psychology
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