Executive English

Elizabeth Wassenaar

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Liza Wassenaar

Skills & Key Competencies

• Strategic and innovative

problem solver

• Ability to visualise end results

and select creative methods

to achieve results

• Analytical researcher with

high competence in accuracy,

attending to and organising

information details whilst

focusing on achieving goals

• Persuasive communicator

with excellent written and

verbal communication skills

• Self-motivated, dynamic

manager with impeccable

ethics, thriving on challenging

tasks

• Enthusiastic and friendly

team-player with the ability to

coach and direct others with

consideration and optimism

Interests & Activities

Hiking, Ballroom and Latin

Dancing, Photography, Wildlife,

Off-Road Driving, Violin,

Birdwatching, Traveling,

Needlework

References available upon

request

Self-motivated, innovative individual, former founding executive, principal and educator of private academy; curriculum developer according to CAPS requirements, English subject specialist and school evaluator for Umalusi, experienced moderator, examiner and marker for DBE, SACAI, ERCO and AEE. Special interest in critical analyses of languages and performing arts. Dedicated educator with a passion to uphold quality achievement through personal involvement, creative presentation and dedication, integrity and maintaining high performance standards. Experience

English/Afrikaans/Dramatic Arts/Mathematics/Life Sciences Educator Experienced educator; 21 years in private institutions and 7 years in public schools; Grades 1 to 12; outstanding knowledge of subject matter, CAPS requirements and methodology of teaching at different private and public schools; ability to relate to students, while developing analytical and critical thinking skills. Present extra-curricular activities.

Umalusi Subject Specialist and Evaluator

Analyse and evaluate independent schools’ adherence to Umalusi accreditation requirements for English HL and FAL Grades 9 and 12.

Founding Executive and Principal

Founded and managed Burning Torch Christian Academy, overseeing all academic, administrative and logistic matters in capacity as principal, whilst teaching various Grade 1 to 12 subjects as required.

Curriculum Developer

Research subject matter and develop LTMs to align independent school curriculum to CAPS requirements English Grade 12, Afrikaans Grade 10; develop various literature analysis modules as prescribed.

Examiner, Moderator and Marker English and Afrikaans Grade 12 Examiner for Language in Context, Literature and Writing English Papers for National Senior Certificate for the Department of Basic Education, SACAI, ERCO and AEE (record, final and March examinations); internal moderator for DBE in Afrikaans HL, moderator for SACAI English FAL and Afrikaans HL; chief marker NSC Afrikaans HL and senior marker English HL for DBE, marker NSC English HL for ERCO.

National Subject Advisor English HL and Afrikaans FAL Advise AEE independent schools on subject related matters; present lectures during AEE winter school.

Private Acting Studio Owner and Coach

Managed acting studio and coached students for individual and group performances and participation in various competitions and art festivals; scriptwriter and director of various plays for adults and children.

Career & Achievements

Educator FET English HL, Life Sciences, Mathematical Literacy FET Phase, Mathematics Senior Phase 2018 to 2020 Acts House of Education, Midrand

Educator Afrikaans FAL Gr.11-12, Dramatic Arts Gr.11 & Natural Sciences Gr.8 2018 Edendale Independent School, Cullinan

Principal & Educator Executive, Principal & Educator Grade R to 12 2006 – 2017 Burning Torch Christian Academy, Standerton Principal & Educator Principal & Educator Grade 2 to 12 1999 – 2005 Standerton Christian School, Standerton Educator Business English N3 Educator

1998 Vaal River Industrial School, Standerton

Educator English Educator Senior Phase

1995 -1997 Ethokomala Reform School, Kinross

Educator AEE Educator, Grades 2 to 8

1992 – 1993 Trichardt Christian School, Secunda

Relief Educator HM Swart Primary & Hoogenhout Secondary Schools 1983; 1984

Educator English Educator Grades 10 to 12

1981 Afrikaans Secondary School, Sasolburg

Educator English Educator Grades 10 to 12

1979 – 1980 Sasolburg Technical High School, Sasolburg Community Involvement

Creative Writing (Essays, Short Stories, Poetry) English and Afrikaans, Speech and Drama, Photography - Chief Judge & Judge, All Africa Senior Convention

Arrange school camps and community outreach activities - Mpumalanga Representative, His Servants’ Club

Present personal development camps for students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds – Skills Development Camps

Coordinate collection and delivery of relief aid to flood victims - Project Love Mozambique

Secretary, public speaker and radio presenter - 1994 National Elections Education

Scientific researcher, translator and audio presenter - Jivannadi Mission Qualifications

Higher Education Diploma (Postgraduate) Subject Specialisation: English, Afrikaans, Drama and Theatre University of the Free State

Bachelor of Arts (Drama and Theatre) Majors: Drama and Theatre, English, Afrikaans/Nederlands University of the Free State

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