Shereen Kokatay

(South Africa) ** VAN DER HOFF STREET, KISMET PARK, VRYBURG, 8600

(UAE) Compound 202, Villa 3, 25th Street, Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi

(Current) Mag 5, Building 550, Unit 411, Dubai South

+971**-***-**** (UAE)

+278*-****-*** (South Africa)

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SUMMARY:

16 years of experience as an English Teacher and Department Head who is looking to develop the unique potential of students through the collaborative design, implementation, and integration of studies of English Language Arts, in addition to using administrative skills and abilities to enhance the institution. 7 years in Primary Education, Dramatic Arts and Debating.

EDUCATION

Laudium Secondary School-Graduated (June 1985)

Subjects: English, Mathematics, Accounting, Physical Science and Biology

T C E: Teachers Professional Diploma (January 1988) R A University of Johannesburg: Education Management (April 1997)

South African Council of Educators: (March 1999)

NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY: Honors Bachelor of Education (B.Ed. (Hons) Teaching and Learning) (June 2009)

LEEDS: TEFL (Teaching English as a foreign language) Certificate (August 2015)

Google Training Certificate 2019

Competencies: Tutoring, Curriculum Development, Experienced Computer Knowledge, English as a Second Language, Microsoft Office, G-Suite, Email Etiquette, Typing, Debating, Quality Assurance, Shakespeare Drama and Creative Writing.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Middle and Secondary School English Teacher

Virginia International Private School, Abu Dhabi, UAE 2018-2019 to 2019-2020

Incorporated engaging texts to enhance literacy skills and foster a fun and engaging learning environment

Encouraged discussion of class material to promote critical thinking

Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.

Networked with parents on a daily basis to attain Progress for my students.

100% of students in my classes passed because of my contributions

Assessed student progress weekly, monthly, and quarterly, held online ‘coffee mornings’ with parents and students who needed extra support.

Integrated technology into the curriculum to develop students' word processing and research skills. Using various platforms to encourage students.

Improved standardized tests scores by an average of 14% amongst students in my classes. The second year, those students increased their scores by 8% on average.

Enforced both classroom and administration policies and rules at all times

Middle and Secondary School English Teacher/HOD

Nibras International American School, Dubai, UAE 2016-2017 to 2017-2018

HOD responsibilities:

Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavioral or learning problems

Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed.

Used MAP and SAT as benchmarks and tutored students to increase these skills.

Collaborated with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements and set performance goals and objectives

Mentor and support faculty

Teach classes as assigned

English Teacher responsibilities:

Teaching content and skills in English language, literature, and composition, as well as in reading to high school students.

Concentrated in upgrading my student’s literary skills and started an Active Debate Team.

Developed and coordinated the DRAMA elective for grade 9 to 12 students. My students had Lunch Time Concerts in the Cafeteria.

Guiding them through literature, plays, poems, sonnets.

Leading the DEBATE team to participate in the UN International Debate.

Adapting English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.

Assisted with the Moral Ed. (When needed)

Providing individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. Designing Learning Pathways for said students.

Developed standards for critical analysis through group discussions based on a variety of mass media and classical and contemporary literature.

English Teacher/Acting English Department Head

Zinniaville Secondary School, Rustenburg, South Africa, 2004-2014 (full academic years)

TigerKloof International School, Vryburg, South Africa, 2000-2003 (full academic years)

Kismet Secondary School, Vryburg, South Africa, 1990-1999 (full academic years)

HOD responsibilities:

Oversee the English department with monthly meetings

Meet once a week with administration

Maintain open communication and facilitate Professional Development meetings

Enforce both classroom and administration policies and rules at all times

English Teacher responsibilities:

Developed creative and engaging lesson plans

Incorporated complex texts to enhance literacy skills and foster a fun and engaging learning environment.

Coordinating the Annual School concert from grades 5 to grades 12

Set and enforced clear deadlines for student work

Determining instructional materials designed to achieve instructional goals and behavioral objectives.

Encouraged discussion of class material to promote critical thinking

Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators

ACHIEVEMENTS

Vitrics Ludo rum High School and Tertiary. (1981 and 1985)

FAK Didactics for Languages. (English) First position (1987)

Received NTA (National Teachers Awards –Excellence in Secondary Teaching English), South Africa

NTA 2009, 2010,2013,2014, and 2015

Published a Book 2006, (Fund Raising R60000,00 to give to charities)

Accolades- DEBATING skills and Work shopping learners

Coordinating Workshops - Management & Curriculum implementation

Assisting with LAIP (Learner Attainment Improvement Plan) and APIP (Assessment Program Improvement Plans) in schools

Assist with organizing scholars for extra mural and co-curricular activities.

Sub-Editor of School Annual Magazine.

Phase Head for Life Orientation for grade 8-12

Debate and Public Speaking Coach grade 8-12

LITNUM Program: Attended A Teach a child to read in 12 days - Workshop

Classroom Management Strategies.

e-learning (BYOD) implemented in school.

G-Suite accreditation (Google docs)

REFERENCES

Dr. Karla Moore adhh4q@r.postjobfree.com +1-505-***-**** )

Ms. S King adhh4q@r.postjobfree.com +965-****-****)

Andreas Xeroudakis adhh4q@r.postjobfree.com +971-**-***-****)

Dr. Katherine Bradley adhh4q@r.postjobfree.com +971-*****-****

Antonia Strong adhh4q@r.postjobfree.com +1-678-***-****

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