Willem Steenkamp
Durbanville,South Africa
Summary
Experienced educator equipped for role of Middle School English Teacher. Expertise in curriculum development and student engagement, driving academic success. Known for fostering supportive classroom atmosphere and collaborating effectively with peers to meet educational goals. Experienced with creating engaging lesson plans tailored to middle school students. Utilizes collaborative techniques to enhance student learning and classroom management. Strong understanding of curriculum standards and effective teaching methodologies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School English Teacher
BASIS International School Shenzhen
07.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: BASIS Accelerated Common Core
- ESL Teacher, Member of the Advisory Planning Committee, Organizer of the BASIS Foodie Groupie, Founding Member of the Scrabble and Film Appreciation Clubs, and Teacher Advisor for The Rubics Cube Club
- Contact Person: Mr. Stephen Howard (stephen.howard-bisz@basischina.com) Mr. Tye van Niekerk (tye.vanniekerk-bisz@basischina.com)
Events and Activities Coordinator and Grade 10 IGCSE EFL and ESL Teacher
Beijing International Bilingual Academy
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: IGCSE
- Events and Activities Coordinator and Grade 10 IGCSE EFL and ESL Teacher
- Created the curriculum for weekly inter-House activities
- Organized all calendered activities
- Teacher in Charge: Student Council
- Contact Person: Mr. Parras Majithia (parras.majithia@ywies.com) (2021-2022) Dr. Harold Good (hgood@bibachina.org) (2022-2023)
Social Studies Head of Department
Kang Chiao International School
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: American Common Core Curriculum
- Teaching Years 10, 11 and 12. Subject coordinator for Civics
- Contact Person: Mr. Marcell Burger (mrclll.burger@gmail.com) Ms. Jody Jennings (jjennings@kcicsec.com)
ESL Teacher
Taleb Group
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: IGCSE Curriculum
- Teaching Years 7, 10 and 11. Coordinator Year 7
- Contact Person: Mr. Alan Gaspare +66623247143
English Teacher
Grantleigh College
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: IEB Curriculum
- Cricket 1st XI assistant coach, manager and MIC Cricket, 1st XI Hockey manager and Academic and Cultural Enrichment Programme Coordinator
- Contact Person: Mrs. Janet McGrath- Academic Head (Grantleigh College) (Retired) + 27 83 942 6798
Head of Department (isiXhosa)
Diocesan College
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: CAPS Curriculum
- Cricket 15A assistant coach and manager, 16 A and B Rugby and African Relations Coordinator, Cricket website coordinator
- Contact Person: Mr. Guy Pearson +27 83 629 0250 or guypearson04@gmail.com (Principal retired)
Permanent Teacher (English and Afrikaans)
Oakdale Agricultural High School
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: CAPS Curriculum
- Rugby coach19F/G, Cricket 19C Coach and 1st XI Manager, Debating and Public Speaking coach
- Contact Person: Mr. Andre Latsky ajlatsky@gmail.com or +27 74 476 4751 (Principal retired)
Permanent Teacher (English, History and Life Orientation)
Cape Town High School
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Company Overview: CAPS Curriculum
- 1st XI Cricket coach and RCL (Student Council Coordinator)
- Contact Person: Mr. Mandla Sibanda +27 21 424-2168 or +27 83 663 3703
Education
Stellenberg High School
Durbanville, South Africa12.2005
BA - Humanities
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa12.2008
PGCE - History and English
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch South Africa01.2009
BA Honours - History
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa12.2016
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational growth
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
Certification
TES Child Protection Certification 2023-2026
IRB Rugby Coach Level 1
CSA Cricket Umpire Level 1
South African Teacher's Union Debate Coach
Additional courses and qualification
- WPCUA- Level C Cricket Umpire
- IRB Coaching Level 1
- Jake White “Coaching the Coaches” Course
- Wild Medix First Aid Level 1
- ATKV Debating and Public Speaking Adjudicators Course
- SATU Reading and Writing Course
- Rubicon Atlas Training
- ManageBac Training
- Child Protection International Scools TES Certification (2023-2025)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Middle School English Teacher
BASIS International School Shenzhen
07.2023 - Current
Events and Activities Coordinator and Grade 10 IGCSE EFL and ESL Teacher
Beijing International Bilingual Academy
08.2021 - 06.2023
Social Studies Head of Department
Kang Chiao International School
02.2019 - 06.2021
ESL Teacher
Taleb Group
08.2018 - 01.2019
English Teacher
Grantleigh College
01.2017 - 07.2018
Head of Department (isiXhosa)
Diocesan College
01.2013 - 12.2015
Permanent Teacher (English and Afrikaans)
Oakdale Agricultural High School
01.2011 - 12.2012
Permanent Teacher (English, History and Life Orientation)
Cape Town High School
01.2010 - 12.2010
Stellenberg High School
BA - Humanities
University of Stellenbosch
PGCE - History and English
University of Stellenbosch
BA Honours - History
Stellenbosch University
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