Ansley Stephan Theunissen (Stix)
Abu Dhabi,Masdar City
Summary
Experienced educator dedicated to creating engaging and inclusive learning environments that foster student growth and academic success. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment with a strong background in various educational philosophies. Adept at facilitating powerful learning experiences and allowing students to lead with curiosity. Highly collaborative and adaptable professional with 12 years of full-time teaching and sports coaching experience, committed to helping students achieve their educational and sporting goals through effective training techniques and personalized assessments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Future Leaders International School
08.2024 - Current
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Teaching the HMH US Curriculum
- Teaching PE, English, Math, Science, and Social Science to Grade 5 students.
Sports Coordinator
Laerskool Wesbank
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Plan, manage and organize sports and sporting events at the school
- Organize events, and matches against other schools
- Head of rugby, developing and coaching the u/13A team of the school
- Seeking opportunities to make sure our athletes compete against the best schools and athletes in and outside the SWD province
- Assist the Management Team with ensuring that sports issues and concerns are addressed professionally and appropriately
- Responsible for managing the school's co-curricular program
- Responsible for all sports programs, activities, development, and sports activities
- Head of rugby, developing and coaching rugby boys from 12 - 13 years old
- This led me to be a nominee for the Primary School Coach of the Year award in 2022 and 2023 in our region
- Advised on workout routines and best practices for reaching fitness targets.
- Developed timetables for sports centre activities, classes, and access hours.
- Kept equipment safe for use with regular preventive maintenance.
Teacher
Department of Basic Education (Laerskool Wesbank)
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Teacher of English FAL, Life Skills, and Physical Education
- Helping and assisting students 10 - 13 with the overall development, leadership, appearance, class duties, and values.
- Received praise for creativity in teaching and instructional techniques from students and faculty.
- Supported school administration by contributing regularly to staff meetings.
- Uphold the school's ideals by treating parents, teachers, and students with respect and consideration.
- Set clear targets for future improvements using students' prior levels of attainment.
- Identified clear learning objectives and specified teaching methods.
- Set examinations and assignments, marked and graded work, and recorded results for performance tracking.
- Communicated children's performance to parents or guardians and recommended ways to address problematic behavior.
- Organized classrooms and created displays to encourage positive learning environments.
- Assessed pupils' learning needs, progress, and achievements to inform curriculum development and study plans.
Teacher
Department of Basic Education (Eljada-Kairos)
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Teaching academic and living skills to High School students and further education and training students with particular learning difficulties, using various techniques.
- Promote students' social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.
- Teaching and implementing the SID curriculum to students with special educational needs and learning difficulties
- Teacher of Afrikaans, Math, Life Skills, and Natural Sciences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
Foreign English Teacher
Hanvos Green Bilingual School
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Encouraged students to learn and improve listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills
- Taught students on best revision strategies to aid in passing IELTS, Cambridge First, and other common examinations.
- Helping students with vocabulary and grammar
- Helping students with syntax and sentence structure
- Creating an English environment for students to feel comfortable
- Assisting students to improve their English confidence
- Encouraged students to improve their English vocabulary
- Teaching STEAM (Science, Technology, English, Arts, and Math) to kids 6 - 12
- Helping and assisting students 3 - 12 with the overall development, leadership, appearance, class duties, and values.
- Developed constructive feedback on homework to drive attainment.
- Planned lessons with dynamic discussions and exercises to promote engagement.
- Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
- Provided international students with English language skills to improve communicative ability in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
- Conducted in-depth assessments of children's work, providing feedback on grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation to increase learning development.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop creative, innovative, and educational curricula, teaching aids, and field trips.
Sports Coordinator
Oudtshoorn High School
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Plan, manage and organize all sports codes at the school
- Organize events, and matches against other schools
- Head of rugby, developing and coaching rugby boys from 14 - 19 years old
- This led me to be awarded a High School Coach of the Year award in 2016 in our region
- Conditioning coach of rugby, netball, cricket, and hockey.
- Coordinated facilities management and maintenance procedures to keep areas functional and professional.
- Optimized pricing, events offerings, and policies based on market and competitor trends.
- Created and managed budgets to control expenses within agreed targets
- Advised on workout routines and best practices for reaching fitness targets.
- Resolved guest complaints about equipment, classes, or policies with a focus on maintaining customer loyalty.
- Developed timetables for sports centre activities, classes, and access hours.
- Kept equipment safe for use with regular preventive maintenance.
Student Teacher
Laerskool Wesbank
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Provided optimal care and academic support to students ages 7 - 13
- Created and implemented lesson plans based on child-led interests and curiosities.
- Instructed and monitored students' use of learning materials, utilizing relevant technologies to support them based on student needs.
- Helped students overcome educational difficulties by providing extra assistance, feedback, and encouraging them to participate in extracurricular activities.
- They shadowed classroom teachers to learn best practices to align with their teaching style.
- Inspired students to become more engaged by demonstrating practical curriculum application, passion, and dedication.
- Maintained a safe and healthy environment for students, employees, and visitors by following school safety procedures.
- Interacted with parents, students, and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner to establish confidence in program value.
- Closely monitored student behavior for safety and well-being while reporting changes or concerns to parents and appropriate school personnel.
- Encouraged good behavior through clear instruction, positive reinforcement, and applying appropriate discipline to rule-breakers.
- Participated in social, sporting, and student organizations to support staff with monitoring students adequately for after-school hours events.
- Treated all children equally regardless of race, religion, culture, or disability to elevate students' sense of self-worth.
Rugby Player
SWD Eagles
01.2012 - 12.2015
- SWD u19 Currie Cup Premier Division (2012)
- SWD u21 Currie Cup 1st Division (2013)
- SWD u21 Currie Cup 1st Division (2014), Runners up in Final.
- SWD Vodacom Cup (2014)
- SWD Vodacom Cup (2015)
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Rugby
World Rugby
South AfricaC1 Advanced - Education
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England01.2019
Bachelor of Education - Intermediate and Senior Phase
University of South Africa
Johannesburg, RSA01.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Knysna English School
Knysna, RSASkills
- Student motivation
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Student-centered learning
- Parent communication
- Student records management
- Standardized testing
Certification
- Teaching Licence (B.ED Intermediate and Senior Phase)
- SACE certified
- TEFL certified
- CAE C1 certified
- World Rugby Level 2
LANGUAGES
English: First Language
Afrikaans: B2 Upper-Intermediate
Hobbies and Interests
Family, Rugby, Gym, Reading, Outdoors, Hiking, Sport
Accomplishments
- High School Rugby Coach of the Year winner (2016)
- Primary School Rugby Coach of the Year nominee (2022)
- Primary School Rugby Coach of the Year nominee (2023)
Interests
- Outdoor Recreation
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Hiking
- Playing Sports
- Camping
- Participate in rugby and athletics as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
- Gym Workouts
- Team Sports
Timeline
English Teacher
Future Leaders International School
08.2024 - Current
Sports Coordinator
Laerskool Wesbank
01.2022 - 08.2024
Teacher
Department of Basic Education (Laerskool Wesbank)
01.2022 - 08.2024
Teacher
Department of Basic Education (Eljada-Kairos)
04.2021 - 12.2021
Foreign English Teacher
Hanvos Green Bilingual School
10.2017 - 12.2019
Sports Coordinator
Oudtshoorn High School
07.2016 - 09.2017
Student Teacher
Laerskool Wesbank
01.2013 - 06.2016
Rugby Player
SWD Eagles
01.2012 - 12.2015
C1 Advanced - Education
University of Cambridge
Some College (No Degree) - Rugby
World Rugby
Bachelor of Education - Intermediate and Senior Phase
University of South Africa
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Knysna English School
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