marqia van der walt

lead teacher for english

About

I am a dynamic, self-motivated qualified English educator who is able to communicate in an effective and efficient manner with students from diverse backgrounds or varying degrees of ability. A passionate educator with the ability to inspire a positive and energetic learning environment to ensure learners reach their maximum potential and goals set. I have the ability to use technology at my disposal in an advantageous and innovative manner in order to make the most of the learning experience. An individual who is always willing to expand my knowledge and skills repertoire and I am eager to share knowledge and skills with others.

Country

south africa

City

johannesburg

Industry

education management

Skill

language teaching, teaching, academic writing, writing, higher education, curriculum development, tutoring, e learning, research, public speaking, english, lesson planning, examination, communicating, organisation, critical thinking, problem solving, tolerant, adaptive, self motivated, team player, leader, taking initiative, microsoft office, leadership

Experience

lead teacher for english

nova pioneer

teacher - english home language and first additional language

hoërskool president high school

2015-1 - Present · 11 yrs 9 mos

This is a multifaceted position. Some of the duties and skills include teaching English Language and Literature, tailoring teaching methods to suit the needs of individual students, planning, preparing and delivering lessons, setting cycle tests and examination papers, marking work and giving appropriate feedback to learners, managing learners’ behaviour in class, invigilation during cycle tests and examinations, taking attendance, relaying important messages from principal to learners, distributing news letters, attending parent-teacher meetings, communicating with parents and outside agencies concerning learners’ behaviour and performance, attending staff meetings, attending Departmental/District meetings, clusters and courses.

supplemental instructor leader for english

north west university

2013-1 - 2014-12 · 2 yrs

Providing support to students who take high-risk modules. These sessions provide additional learning opportunities and support for initially less prepared students. The aim of these sessions is so that less prepared students might achieve success in an academically demanding module without lowering the module’s academic standards.