Graaff-Reinet 6280
South Africa
Cell: 071 543 7610

Introduction

I am an intelligent, experienced and outstanding Primary and High School Educator. With my established and successful experience in the education sector both in South Africa and strongest attributes. I possess a proven track and record of leading students to high academic achievements. Developing and fostering the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the correct development of children, according to age, ability and attitude. I am committed to promoting the welfare of all pupils and young people under my care. I am extremely adaptable in a classroom environment and have the knowledge of National Curriculum.

Personal Information

Name Mrs. Belinda Botha
Citizenship South African
Gender Female
EE Status Coloured
Marital Status Divorced
Drivers Licence Yes (Code 8)
Languages English and Afrikaans (Read, Write and Speak)
Employment Status Employed
Job requirements Full Time
Area of work Anywhere
Salary Negotiable

Secondary Education

Institution Spandau Secondary School
Year completed 1983
Grade 12
Subjects Afrikaans, English, Biology, Business Economics, History, Needlework

Tertiary Education

Institution Uitenhage Training School
Duration 1978 – 1980
Qualification Junior Primary Teaching Certificate

Institution Bellville College
Duration 1988
Qualification Teaching Diploma

Institution Roggebaai College
Duration 1989 - 1990
Qualification Higher Education Diploma

Institution ICS College
Duration 2004
Qualification Business Management

Tertiary Education cont.

Institution UK Open College
Duration 2008 - 2009
Qualification Special needs care

Courses, Workshops and Achievements

N.E.C. Netball Union
Certificate of Attendance (1994)
Netball South Africa
Certificate of Participation (1994)
Central Karoo Sport Congress
Netball – Outstanding Contribution (1994)
IDAS
Women and Local Training Programme (1996 – 1997)
Hlumelo Theatre
Theatre Therapy (1998)
Developmental Assessment of Children, Youth and Families
Assessment (1998)
PE Technikon
Peer Help Programme (2011)
ICS
Business Management (2004)
Tradewind Recruitment
Advanced Smartbands (2008)
SA Championship
Vice President of the North Eastern Cape (1995)
Transnet (USSASA)
National Netball Coaching (1996)
Netball South Africa
National Netball Coaching Level 1 (1996)
Course Administrator of the Regional Service Council
First Aid (1997)
National Department of Sport & Education
Sport Leader (1999)
School Sports Co-Ordinator Partnership
Tops Dance Training (2003)
Connect Sports Consultants Ltd
Coaching Qualification in Gymnastics Level 1 (2005)
Connect Sports Consultants Ltd
Coaching Qualification in Athletics Level 1 (2005)
National Woman’s Day Organisers Committee Social Team
Second place in the National Women’s Day Netball Tournament (1998)
Province of the Eastern Cape Promoting Sport, Arts and Culture
Exhibitions, Provincial Freedom Day Graaff-Reinet (27 April 2001)
Eastern Cape Regional Peace Committee
Peace Monitor in Graaff-Reinet during the elections (1994)

Key Skills & Competencies

Attention to detail
Knowledgeable of the latest teaching technologies
Deadline orientated
Self-reflective and open to feedback
Highly focussed and motivated
Employment History

1983 - 1996 ASHERVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL

High School Educator

Teaching Afrikaans, English, Physical Education, Needlework – Grade 8-12.
Day to day teaching. Guiding and assessing learners.
Providing tutorial sessions during holiday/weekends.
Assessing, recording and reporting on learners work.
Preparing learners of examination.
Assisted I setting up teachers meetings related to school planning.
Monitoring a pupil’s academic progress and attendance.
Putting together consistent and clear classroom expectations for students to follow.
Developing and implementing creative educational learning plans
Ensuring all learners work is completed on time.
Highlighting any concerns about pupils performances and progress.
Organising staff meetings and professional developments.
Planning annual matric balls, outdoor excursions and social events.
Coaching netball, athletics, and volleyball.

1997 - 2001 DEPARTMENT OF SPORT AND EDUCATION

Deputy Director of Youth Affairs
Organise Youth structures
Coaching clinics
Umpiring clinics
Youth Parliament
Youth activities
Drugs and alcohol awareness
Managing structures

2002 - 2008 CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL

Head of Sport Faculty

Teaching Physical Education and English to Grade 7-11.
Monitor all sport programme at school.
Taking players to sport events.
Monitor all sport teachers
Evaluate teachers work
Organise parents meetings
Organise teachers development and training
Evaluate teachers work
Organise parents meetings
Organise teachers development and training

Employment History cont.

2009 – Till Current ASHERVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL

Head of Grade 8

Teaching Grade 9 English, Grade 10-12 Tourism
Day to day teaching. Guiding and assessing learners.
Arrange parents meetings
Manage all Grade 8 teachers
Assessment of Grade 8 work.
Disciplinary actions
Home visits

IT Skills

Windows 3.1 & 95, Word Perfect 6.1, Presentations 3.0, Quattro Pro 6.0

References

Institution Asherville Secondary School
Contact Person Mr. J. Grootboom
Designation Acting Principal
Contact Number 049 893 0037

Institution Department of Education
Contact Person Mrs. J.N. Rani
Designation SES Language Department
Contact Number 083 241 9126