CURRICULUM VITAE

MICHELLE BRIGETTE O’CONNOR NORMAN

Mobile No.: +277********

DATE OF BIRTH: 15th December 1981

EMAIL: adjt59@r.postjobfree.com

LANGUAGE: English (first language), Afrikaans (second language), Portuguese (basic) DRIVER’S LICENSE: Yes

NATIONALITY: South African

MARITAL STATUS: Married

Each child is an individual and as an educator I will value and develop each child s strengths, interests, skills, abilities and knowledge to extend their learning . PROFESSONAL SUMMARY

I am highly organized and responsible: able to effectively coordinate and perform tasks to accomplish projects with timeliness and creativity. Lived abroad: able to understand and respect people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Creativity: able to think new ways to encourage children to learn. Active listener: able to be patient with speakers, especially young kids. Experience: Teaching English for specific purposes, exam prep (FCE, IELTS, etc.) to all level. ACHIEVEMENTS

I created and taught relevant English lessons focusing of building fluency to young learners and adults.

SKILLS

• Creative Lesson Planning & Unit Design • Highly organized

• Preschool, Primary and Secondary experience • Classroom Management Strategies

• Curriculum Development • Learner Engagement & Assessment HOBBIES

I love travelling to different places around the world and taking in cultural experiences. I enjoy bikram yoga, long walks, listening to music, arts and crafts with my little one and spending time 1

with the people I love.

Lycée Français Alioune Blondin Beye / PRIMARY & SECONDARY / - LUANDA, ANGOLA 2019 – 2020

I taught core curriculum to preschool, primary and secondary learners. Conducting lessons encompassing a range of skill building activities in the four areas of language learning: Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening. Developing and implementing weekly lesson plans which incorporated technology, hands on experiences and using manipulatives to engage learning for all the levels and grades I have taught and teach. Collaborating with Portuguese Head Teachers to ensure quality lesson planning and instructions were led out. Conducting individualized tutoring for ESL students to help them overcome academic deficiencies and improve language skills. Write reports on students with clear formative comments and targets as to how to improve work defined deadlines given and provide regular estimated grades and feedback on assessments.

Reason for leaving: Relocated back to Cape Town

C.A.T. (Colegio Angolano de Talatona)/ CAMBRIDGE PRESCHOOL, PRIMARY & SECONDARY/– LUANDA, ANGOLA

2015- 2019

I taught core curriculum to preschool, primary and secondary learners. Conducting lessons encompassing a range of skill building activities in the four areas of language learning: Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening. Developing and implementing weekly lesson plans which incorporated technology, hands on experiences and using manipulatives to engage learning for all the levels and grades I have taught and teach. Collaborating with Portuguese Head Teachers to ensure quality lesson planning and instructions were led out. Conducting individualized tutoring for ESL students to help them overcome academic deficiencies and improve language skills. Write reports on students with clear formative comments and targets as to how to improve work defined deadlines given and provide regular estimated grades and feedback on assessments.

Reason for leaving: Headhunted

CENTRO INFANTILE ANJINHOS DE LUZ/ PRESCHOOL ESL ENGLISH TEACHER/– LUANDA, ANGOLA

2013-2014

I introduced children to discipline and the importance of following rules. I created a variety of materials for children to work with, teaching basic skills such number, colour and letter recognition. Organized group activities for the children such as field trips, games and story – telling. Guided children to the importance of healthy nutrition and play, helping with the development of social skills through group interaction. Maintaining clean and safe environment for the children. Every week, month and at the end of the year I would do an assessment / evaluation of each child s performance.

Reason for leaving: One year contract

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Global Logistics Internet/OFFICE MANAGER & ACCOUNTS ADMIN SUPPORT/– CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA

2008 - 2013

OFFICE MANAGER

Developed efficiency-enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it possible to accommodate increasing responsibilities necessitated by staff reductions. Decreased expenditures 15% by implementing inventory controls and standardizing ordering procedures. Designed filing systems and arranged procedures for maintaining records – Maintained the office budget and secured the personnel files. Supervised the supply of office equipment, health and safety policies, and customer service.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Direct personnel, training, and labour relations activities. Advise managers on organizational policy matters and recommend needed changes. Conduct orientations to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives. Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview, and select applicants. Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts, and helping resolve work-related problems to foster positive environment. Responded to employee issues and questions in a timely manner. Reason for leaving: Relocated to Angola

Global Logistics Internet/MARKETING/CUSTOMER RELATIONS– CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA 2008 - 2013

Accomplished marketing and sales human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures. STATUS STAFFING SOLUTIONS/OFFICE CO-ORDINATOR & ACCOUNT MANAGER– CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA

2007 - 2008

Developed efficiency – enhancing workflow / process improvements that made it possible to accommodate increasing responsibilities necessitated by staff reductions. Decreased expenditures by 15% by implementing inventory controls and standardizing ordering procedures. Designed filling systems and arranged procedures for maintaining records. Maintained the office budget and secured the personnel files. Supervised the supply of office equipment, health and safety policies and customer service. Reason for leaving: Headhunted

ST ANNS CENTRE / ADMINISTRATOR /–NOTTINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM 2007

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Office administration. Diary Management. Setting up appointments for patients. Patient room bookings. Assisting midwives, doctors, health visitors, district nurses, dental staff and the nurses who look after the homeless

Reason for leaving: Relocated back to Cape Town

CAPITAL ONE / QUALITY LIAISON ASSISTANT

/RESPONSIBILITIES/ACHIEVEMENTS - NOTTINGHAM UNITED KINGDOM 2005 -2007

Call coaching. Training of new staff. Complaint handling courses for staff. Preparing and submitting Self-Assessment Returns. Drawing up contracts for new staff. Training of new staff. Reason for leaving: Work visa expired

EDUCATION

2018 – 2018 TEFL FullCircle Advanced Certificate in Teaching English as Foreign Language

2017 – 2017 Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Course

2016 – 2016 Cambridge Primary English and ESOL

2005 – 2007 National Home study School of United Kingdom Travel and Tourism

(Graduated)

2001 – 2002 City Varsity Graphic Design (Graduated)

1994 – 1999 Alexander Sinton Senior Secondary (Graduated) REFERENCES:

Available on request.

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