HEYNEKE VILJOEN
Primary Teacher
SHANGHAI
Summary
I am a dynamic and passionate individual who loves to travel and experience new things. I am hardworking and committed to bringing a level of excellence to everything that I do. I currently work as a Grade 2 Coordinator. My time in China has taught me a lot about Chinese culture and given me a different perspective on teaching and working in the professional business sector. I have a passion for learning and development, especially digital curriculum design and I love sharing that passion with others. I have never imagined myself doing anything else than working in the Education sector.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Music Teacher
Crawford Preparatory Sandton
Johannesburg
2010.08 - 2012.07
- Planning and creating class music learning content and delivering them to students in all grades
- Headed up a musical technology centre developing learning content making use of
- IPads and computers
- Teaching Arts and Culture, Musical theory, Piano and Flute.
Flute Teacher
Grayston Preparatory
Johannesburg
01.2010 - 07.2012
- Teach flute to individuals as well as ensemble students and preparing them for exams using Trinity College London curriculum
- Ensure learners are ready for “music evenings” where they get a chance to perform in front of their peers and parents.
Grade 2 Coordinator
Shanghai United International School
Shanghai
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinating the Journeys English language arts program.
- Mapping and articulating the curriculum of the grade in terms of unit themes for Inquiry (IPC) and early plans.
- Mapping and articulating the IT Curriculum of the school along with the IT Coordinator and supporting teachers in the classroom with its implementation.
- Supporting the work of other subject coordinators.
- Oversee the reporting process so there is consistency among the grade-level teachers. It includes building the master template for reporting for each term so that teachers are using consistent models across the grade and making sure the outcomes included in the semester reports are consistent and that comments are in line with a positive, supportive approach.
- Procurement and maintenance of specific grade resources with the help of the subject coordinators.
- Coordinate weekly planning sessions for all subject areas.
- Facilitate teachers in each grade level to keep current in their field and ensure best practices within each classroom.
- Providing professional development throughout the grade where needed.
Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Shanghai United International School
Shanghai
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Responsible for ensuring that all grade 1 students fully comprehended the taught curriculum for English and Inquiry and supported students who required extra guidance
- Worked closely with the other teachers to plan lessons, ensuring that all curriculum avenues are met
- Adopted creative teaching methodologies, documented all lessons, organized group discussions, and mentored troubled students.
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Shanghai United International School
Shanghai
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Responsible for ensuring that all grade 2 students fully comprehended the taught curriculum for English and Inquiry and supported students who required extra guidance
- Worked closely with the other teachers to plan lessons, ensuring that all curriculum avenues are met
- Adopted creative teaching methodologies, documented all lessons, organized group discussions, and mentored troubled students.
English Learning Digital Content Developer
The Walt Disney Company
Shanghai
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Act as lead curriculum advisor and developer for all digital learning content
- Ensure that all curriculum objectives are met in accordance with leading EFL and local mainstream teaching methodology
- Outline project requirements and assist in the drafting of project plans.
Senior Foreign Trainer
Disney English
Shanghai
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Planning and delivering lessons according to the curriculum and teaching methodology and conducting new teacher training
- Observe other foreign trainers and provide feedback on their lesson delivery
- Acting advisor to Disney English academic learning team on curriculum development projects and curriculum adjustments.
English Foreign Trainer
Disney English
Shanghai
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Planning and delivering lessons in accordance with the curriculum and teaching methodology
- Assisting with placement testing to determine students’ proficiency levels
- Assessing students and conducting parent conferences to keep parents updated on their children’s progress.
English Foreign Trainer
Aston English
09.2012 - 02.2014
- Planning and delivering lessons in accordance with the curriculum
- Writing assisting curriculum to help improve students understanding
- Assessingstudentsandconductingparentconferencestokeepparentsupdatedontheir children’s progress.
Flute and Piano Teacher
St.Peters Preparatory School for Girls, Trinity College
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Teaching Piano to students and preparing them for exams using, London curriculum
- Designing lessons teaching vocal classes to individual students and conducting group lessons.
Piano Teacher
Key Players Music House
Johannesburg
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Teaching Piano to students and preparing them for exams using Trinity College London curriculum
- Designing lessons teaching vocal classes to individual students and conducting group lessons.
Piano Teacher
Swallow 15 Music School
Johannesburg
10.2007 - 11.2008
- Teaching piano and keyboard to individual young students and conducting group lessons.
Education
Master of Science - Learning Technologies And Design
University of Missouri
230 Jesse Hall, Columbia, Missouri, USA 05.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelors of Education - Early Childhood Development
University of South Africa
07.2015 - 12.2019
Diploma - Theology
Rhema Bible School
01.2006 - 12.2008
High School Diploma -
Rob Fereira High School
01.1999 - 12.2001
Skills
Computer Proficient
undefinedTimeline
Grade 2 Coordinator
Shanghai United International School
08.2022 - Current
Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Shanghai United International School
08.2021 - 07.2022
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Shanghai United International School
08.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Learning Technologies And Design
University of Missouri
05.2020 - 12.2021
English Learning Digital Content Developer
The Walt Disney Company
10.2017 - 01.2020
Senior Foreign Trainer
Disney English
06.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelors of Education - Early Childhood Development
University of South Africa
07.2015 - 12.2019
English Foreign Trainer
Disney English
03.2014 - 06.2016
English Foreign Trainer
Aston English
09.2012 - 02.2014
Music Teacher
Crawford Preparatory Sandton
2010.08 - 2012.07
Flute Teacher
Grayston Preparatory
01.2010 - 07.2012
Flute and Piano Teacher
St.Peters Preparatory School for Girls, Trinity College
01.2010 - 12.2010
Piano Teacher
Key Players Music House
01.2009 - 12.2009
Piano Teacher
Swallow 15 Music School
10.2007 - 11.2008
Diploma - Theology
Rhema Bible School
01.2006 - 12.2008
High School Diploma -
Rob Fereira High School
01.1999 - 12.2001
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