Teaching experience:  35 years        

Work experience:        37 years

Teaching Licence: South Africa. SACE. South African Council of Educators

Date available to begin work:     To be discussed

Education:

·         1974-76 Diploma in Education University of Durban Westville (UDW) NOW KNOWN AS (University of KwaZulu Natal-(UKZN)

·         1977-78 Diploma in Library Science University of South Africa

·         1992-94 BA Degree: Majors-English History Sociology UDW

                                     Minor-Oriental Studies

·         1995-1996 BA Honours-Sociology                                     UDW

·         2013-14 Masters in Development Studies University of South Africa

Completed course work-thesis outstanding                    (UKZN)

·         2016 Validated Trainer - British Council

·         2018 TEFL - TEFL Academy

WORK HISTORY

British Council South Africa: National-Facilitator/Trainer/Teacher

2016/05-present

Currently consulting to the British Council on a part time basis on international education and teaching programmes. The programmes focus on improving teaching and learning with an emphasis on the development of the 6 global core skills that are required to make students more globally competitive.

I teach students, teachers, principals, adults and other stakeholders.

2015

Performance Solutions Africa:  Trainer Coach Mentor Facilitator Teacher

Facilitated training and development workshops for students, teachers and school management.

Teaching Facilitating Mentoring and Coaching in:

·         Lesson planning and presentation

·         Monitoring assessments and student achievement

·         Curriculum monitoring and tracking, data analysis

·         Lesson outcomes, classroom management, school leadership,

·         Leading instruction in schools, building relationships to improve learning, Leading and Managing Schools through a Change Process

2014

Masters student at University of Durban Westville.

Completed course work-thesis outstanding

2000-2013

Headmaster: Strelitzia High School (Public School)-Department of Education-KwaZulu Natal

·         Led, managed, organized and administrated school effectively and in compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations

·         Responsible for the safety, security, well-being and progress of more than 55 members of staff and over 1100 students

·         Promote the education of all learners in a proper manner and in accordance with approved policies

·         Provide sound professional leadership, mentoring and coaching

·         Be responsible for the professional management of the school, curriculum development, teacher and student appraisal and promoting the best interests of students

·         Engage in classroom teaching of EFL and ESL students in English, History and Life Skills in Grade 8-12

1997/07 – 1999/12

DEPUTY HEADMASTER AND ACTING HEADMASTER

Orient Hill Primary School-Department of Education KwaZulu Natal

· Duties as above

· Taught English to EFL and ESL students from Grade 4-7

       1991/04 – 1996/06

        Esselen Heights Primary and Brookdale Primary Department of Education KwaZulu Natal

Classroom based practitioner. Taught almost all subjects except science from grades 4-7

Appointed to Brookdale Primary and assumed position of Acting Head of Department of languages in 1994. Taught English, History and Art to students in grade 6 and 7.

1986/01 – 1991/03

TEACHER - NEW WEST SSECONDARY SCHOOL

Managed the school library

Taught English and History from Grades 8-12.

1977 – 1990/03

TEACHER

 Taught at various primary and high school teaching in the main English and History in various grades.

       PERSONAL STATEMENT

‘Nanda is a highly skilled practitioner combining intellect with exceptional interpersonal skills.’ (British Council-2016). I am good at what I do-Teach!  My passion and energy stem from the belief that education can change the world. I embody the values of commitment, professionalism and integrity not only because these are expectations but because these are the fundamental values that underpin education and teaching. My work ethic, willingness to learn and open mindedness allows me to achieve the best in group activity and be respectful at all times.

In a global world teaching offers one the opportunity to be expansive and thereby be inclusive.

My hobbies include reading, art and craft, gardening and of course sport. I am a long distance runner.

·         University Diploma in Education

·         Diploma in Library Science

·         BA Degree    Majors: English History Sociology

·         BA Honours Sociology

·          TEFL