Rosemarie Lynne Klapp
Murfreesboro, TN, USA
e-mail: nfg2au@r.postjobfree.com
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LICENSES Tennessee Teacher License (Elementary K-8th (402))
South African Teacher’s License (Elementary)
Accelerated Education - Administrator’s License
Accelerated Education - Supervisor’s License
EDUCATION
Aug 2001- May 2002 MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY (USA)
6 Graduate Credits, 21 Undergraduate Credits (GPA 4.000)
Elementary Education Major
Feb 1981 - Dec 1984 EDGEWOOD TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE (South Africa)
Bachelor Science Degree (Art & History Emphasis)
Elementary Education Major
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Jan 2011 - May 2011 LANCASTER ACADEMY - Tennessee (USA)
Literature and Drama teacher (Grades 9-12)
Jan 2010 - Mar2010 VICTORY ACADEMY - South Africa
Assistant Administrator to Role Model ACE school in Africa
Jun 2006 - May 2009 VICTORY SCHOOL - Tennessee (USA)
Co-established a K-12 Private School and Homeschooling program
Performed all administrative duties.
Worked in Pre-K-12th Grade Learning Centers
Advised high school students in coursework toward graduation.
Trained staff in Learning Center policies and procedures.
Implemented the K-8th Grade Art, Music & Drama syllabus for the school’s
enrichment program and coordinated all school related functions.
Feb 2006 - May 2006 EXTENDED SCHOOL PROGRAM-YMCA - Tennessee (USA)
Site Director, Administrator, Curriculum Coordinator & Teacher.
Managed finances and budget.
Managed staff & students & monitored their files & accounts.
Liaised between school, ESP & families.
Aug 2004 - May 2005 METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Tennessee (USA)
Teacher (Grades 7-8) Pre-Algebra, Math, Geography & Art Appreciation.
Jan1990 - Dec 1996 NATAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - South Africa
Teacher (Grades 1-7) Core Subjects, ESL & School Art Teacher.
Nov1986 - Jun1989 CHALLENGER SCHOOLS - California (USA)
Teacher (Grades 3-8) Accelerated Curriculum: History, Geography & Logic
Jan 1985 - Mar 1986 NATAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - South Africa
Teacher (Grade 4) Mathematics, Language, Second Language, History,
Science, Geography, Health, & School Art Teacher.
WORKSHOPS
Accelerated Education Administrator’s Training
Accelerated Education Supervisor’s Training
Accelerated Education Educator’s Convention (’09)
Accelerated Education Educator’s Convention (’08)
Accelerated Education Educator’s Convention (’07)
Accelerated Education Educator’s Convention (’06)
Classroom Organization & Management Program (COMP)
A Framework for Understanding Poverty
New Math Approach
Math Manipulative Training
Outcome Based Education
TPR/S Approach (Natural Acquisition) to teaching a Foreign Language
Brain Based Learning (Eric Jensen) relating to effective ESL techniques
YMCA Summer Program Workshop
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Art, Tennis, Back-Packing, Sewing, Reading, Performing Arts, Travel
Implementing the newest technique in teaching ESL/Foreign Language
COMPUTER SKILLS
Windows '03
Computer Technology - MTSU -1 Semester
- Basic operations
- Word Processing
- Graphics
- Multi-media
- Internet
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English
Fluent in Afrikaans ( Dutch dialect)
Some French
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Workshop Attendance Certificates available