Edwin Du Plessis
Physical Education Educator
New Taipei City,Taipei
Summary
Driven Physical education teacher bringing 7 years of experience as Educator and sports coach. Passionate about physical education and health. Advocate for good health, physical fitness and improvement of youth lifestyles. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
5th and 6th Grade Teacher
Sacred Heart Elementary School
New Taipei City, Taiwan
08.2021 - Current
- Responsible for developing oral, reading, and writing skills
- Accountable for lesson planning using a Canadian curriculum, assessment, and development, grading, parent correspondence, and documenting progress.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Online ESL Educator
Go35 Online English School
Biejing, China
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Using the American Wonders curriculum to deliver online English lessons and assess students varying in ages (6-13 years)
- Participated actively in course discussions, promoting students to participate and interact with one another.
- Wrote, prepared and submitted weekly lesson plans and created and designed homework, quizzes and exams to test abilities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Identified and addressed problems with course content or technology.
Homeroom and ESL Educator
Beijing Royal Kindergarten
Beijing, China
01.2019 - 08.2020
- English second language and Montessori teacher at an (IB) International Baccalaureate world school following the (PYP) Primary Years Program.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Implemented age-appropriate discipline practices and guidance methods for children and informed and trained staff on procedures.
- Observed children and interpreted classroom needs.
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Contributed positively to school community and fully supported school mission and goals.
ESL Teacher & Foreign Teachers Mentor
First Leap
Beijing , China
01.2018 - 01.2019
- English as a second language teacher at an after-school English centre in Beijing using an adapted American curriculum.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Provided assistance to other teachers by teaching classes, giving advice and giving training.
Sports Coordinator
Curro Holdings Private School
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Handled daily facility scheduling and equipment use.
- Recruited and trained staff members to provide exceptional coaching and services.
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
- Paired individuals to achieve best fit for athletic and academic programs.
- Performed inventories on sports equipment and ordered more or made repairs.
- Taught individual and group lessons for Rugby / Football sport to athletes between ages of 7 and 16
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
Economics and Life Orientaion Teacher
Curro holdings Private Schools
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Exposed students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction to teach individual roles of citizenship.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to multiple learning styles.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Education
BEd. Bachelors of Education - Human Movement Sciences And Sports Management.
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 01.2011 - 12.2014
Skills
Time management
Timeline
5th and 6th Grade Teacher
Sacred Heart Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
Online ESL Educator
Go35 Online English School
07.2020 - 03.2022
Homeroom and ESL Educator
Beijing Royal Kindergarten
01.2019 - 08.2020
ESL Teacher & Foreign Teachers Mentor
First Leap
01.2018 - 01.2019
Sports Coordinator
Curro Holdings Private School
01.2016 - 12.2017
Economics and Life Orientaion Teacher
Curro holdings Private Schools
01.2015 - 12.2017
BEd. Bachelors of Education - Human Movement Sciences And Sports Management.
University of Pretoria
01.2011 - 12.2014
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