Angus Botha

• Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
• Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
• Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
• Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
• Taught American and South African Literature
• Created and implemented curriculum under the supervision of my Head of Department
• Give weekly and semester reports on student progress
• Write Letters of Recommendation for students applying to universities

• Researched and identified new opportunities for product and brand development.
• Created and managed budgets to maximize brand reach and engagement.
• Spearheaded strategic brand plans for multiple product lines to increase market share and brand awareness.
• Planned, implemented, and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.
• Incorporated product changes into marketing messages to drive customer engagement and maximize profits.
• Researched market trends to identify customer needs and preferences for strategic planning.
• Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.
• Managed and oversaw creative projects to drive quality, accuracy and deadline management.
• I consult as, and when needed**

• Observing classes and teachers to ensure school standards
• Facilitating mediation and communication between management and foreign staff members
• Setting the standard for classes in the branch
• Reviewing Teachers Progress Reports on an adhoc basis before they are sent home at the end of semester
• Managing schedules and assisting in compiling schedules
• Assessing the needs teachers have at the branch and devising solutions e.g class hand-over documents, training teachers on the curriculum of the school and assisting them when they require solutions for problems they encounter in the classroom
• Attending area meetings with other Head Native Speaking Teachers (HNSTs) to discuss standards in the area
• Attending Training sessions at Head Office to advance the understanding of my role as HNST
• Teaching English as a Second Language to students of various ages in classes as big as 20 students per class
• Setting homework standards for the students and grading homework after each class
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

• Reported to the Senior Account Manager, updated weekly Internal / External Client Status reports
• On a monthly basis was responsible for Feedback / ROI reports
• Kept Media Lists up to date
• Assisted the PR Account Manager with identifying new opportunities / establishing relationships with media and clients / talent
• Dedicated to developing relationships with talent and assist in managing client accounts
• Created copy and compiled press releases
• Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
• Collaborated with internal teams to develop account strategy.

• Reporting to the Senior Account Manager / Marketing Project Manager and assisted in over seeing the Field Marketing Executives (FMEs)
• Developed the roles of the FMEs
• Combined monthly Field Marketing reports and managed the front end of a report system that was developed by the company to assist Field Marketing Executives report findings in the field
• Put together presentations for clients
• Developed relationships with clients and assisted in managing client accounts
• Sourced supplier costs and put together cost estimates
• Compiled trade briefs, updated trade briefs and kept FMEs up to date with trade news
• Created internal / external time lines as well as updated internal / external timelines
• Compiled creative briefs for Art Department
• Produced copy for the digital newsletter of one of our clients
• PR duties included:
• Reporting to the Senior PR Account Manager
• Updating weekly internal / external status reports
• Monthly feedback reports were to be completed with updated media lists
• Assisted
• PR Acc
• Manager with identifying new opportunities / establishing relationships with Media
• Put together presentations for clients
• Developed relationships with clients and assisted in managing client accounts
• Created copy and compiled press releases.
• Resolved issues promptly to drive satisfaction and enhance customer service.

During my time at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) I completed a double major in English Literature and Language and Communication Studies with a minor in Political Studies. I was Co-President of a student organization called Loud Enuf that provided students with resources on matters related to gender equity, sexual orientation and counseling. I also served on the House Committee of my Residence at UWC for 2 years.

A post-graduate degree in English Literature

This is a short online course I am taking to upskill while I work.