Suzelle Cinnamon

(Private school in South Africa following the IEB curriculum)
INTERMEDIATE PHASE/MIDDLE SCHOOL/FIRST YEAR OF SECONDARY SCHOOL (Age range: 10 - 13-year-olds)
Key responsibilities included:

• Book Control: Managed and maintained inventory of educational resources, ensuring that all required books and materials were available and distributed appropriately. Monitored usage and replenishment of resources as needed.
• Termly Class Visits: Conducted regular visits to classrooms each term to observe teaching practices, provide feedback, and ensure alignment with curriculum standards. Supported teachers in implementing effective instructional strategies.
• Teacher File Control: Oversaw maintenance of teacher records and files, ensuring that all documentation, including lesson plans, assessments, and professional development records, were up-to-date and compliant with institutional requirements.
• Weekly meetings: Discussing the improvement of policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.

Subjects taught:
* Afrikaans First Additional Language Grade 6 and 7 (12-13-year-old learners)
* Visual and Performance Arts Grade 4 (10-year-old learners)
Average total of learners in class: 35

(Private school in South Africa following the IEB curriculum
FOUNDATION PHASE Age range: 7 - 9-year-olds)

Subjects taught:

• Teaching Literacy: Delivered engaging and effective literacy lessons to Grade 3 students (9 years of age), focusing on reading, writing, comprehension, and language skills development.
• Numeracy Instruction: Taught essential numeracy concepts, including basic arithmetic, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning, tailored to the needs of 9-year-old learners.
• Life Skills Education: Facilitated life skills lessons, helping students develop social, emotional, and practical skills essential for their overall development.
• Robotics Integration: Introduced and taught basic robotics, fostering students' interest in technology and engineering through hands-on activities and interactive learning.

(Government school in South Africa following the CAPS curriculum)

INTERMEDIATE PHASE/MIDDLE SCHOOL (Age range: 10 - 13-year-olds)

• Book Control: Managed and maintained the inventory of educational resources, ensuring that all required books and materials were available and distributed appropriately. Monitored usage and replenishment of resources as needed.
• Termly Class Visits: Conducted regular visits to classrooms each term to observe teaching practices, provide feedback, and ensure alignment with curriculum standards. Supported teachers in implementing effective instructional strategies.
• Teacher File Control: Oversaw the maintenance of teacher records and files, ensuring that all documentation, including lesson plans, assessments, and professional development records, were up-to-date and compliant with institutional requirements.
• Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
• Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.

Subjects taught:
* English First Additional Language Grade 6 (12-year-old learners)
* Creative and performing Arts Grade 4 & 7 (10 and 13-year-old learners)
Average total of learners in class: 28

(Private school in South Africa following the IEB curriculum)
FOUNDATION PHASE/INTERMEDIATE PHASE/MIDDLE SCHOOL/FIRST YEAR OF SECONDARY SCHOOL (Age range: 7 - 13-year-olds)

Key responsibilities included:

• Extra-Mural Activities: Coordinated wide range of cultural extra-mural activities, including choral verses, drama productions, and organization of two whole school/mass productions (Evidence can be provided)
• Public Speaking: Managed and coached students in public speaking, both in Afrikaans and English, ensuring their effective communication skills in both languages.
• Festival Participation: Led and organized student participation in various cultural festivals, achieving outstanding results across multiple disciplines.
• Event Management: Oversaw planning and execution of cultural events, ensuring smooth operations and high standard of performance.
• Had weekly SMT meetings (School management Team consisting of a panel of 4 members) discussing growth, give feedback and planning the cultural termly events.
• Led and directed year end prize-giving ceremony events.
• Organized culture activities yearly photo days.

Total learners involved in the above: 650 learners

(Private school in South Africa following the IEB curriculum)

INTERMEDIATE PHASE/MIDDLE SCHOOL (Age range: 10 - 12-year-olds)

• Staff Management and Mentoring.
• Grade Planning, Administration, and Academics.
• Intervention and Discipline.
• Grade Event Management and Planning.
• Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Assessment Process.
• Teaching by deliver engaging and effective lessons.
• Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
• Managing register classes.

Subjects taught:

* English First Additional Language Grade 4 and 5 (10 -11-year-old learners)

* Afrikaans First additional Language Grade 5 and 6 (11-12-year-old learners)

* Life Skills Grade 5 (11-year-old learners)

* Afrikaans Home language Grade 5 and 6 (11-12-year-old learners)

Average total of learners in class: 20

(Private school in South Africa following the IEB curriculum)
INTERMEDIATE PHASE/MIDDLE SCHOOL/FIRST YEAR OF SECONDAR

SCHOOL (Age range: 10 - 13-year-olds)

Key responsibilities included:

• Book Control: Managed and maintained inventory of educational resources, ensuring that all required books and materials were available and distributed appropriately. Monitored usage and replenishment of resources as needed.
• Termly Class Visits: Conducted regular visits to classrooms each term to observe teaching practices, provide feedback, and ensure alignment with curriculum standards. Supported teachers in implementing effective instructional strategies.
• Teacher File Control: Oversaw maintenance of teacher records and files, ensuring that all documentation, including lesson plans, assessments, and professional development records, were up-to-date and compliant with institutional requirements.

Total learners involved in Life skills/Life Orientation: 240 learners

(Private school in South Africa following the IEB curriculum)

FOUNDATION PHASE (Age range: 6 - 9-year-olds)

• Grade Planning, Administration, and Academics.
• Staff Management and Mentoring.
• Intervention and Discipline.
• Grade Event Management and Planning.
• Classroom Management.
• Assessment Process.
• Teaching by deliver engaging and effective lessons.
• Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.

Subjects taught:
* Literacy / Languages
* Numeracy / Mathematics
* Life Skills / Art / Physical Education

* Introduction to Robotics (Resolute program)
Average total of learners in class: 17

(Government school in South Africa following the CAPS curriculum)

FOUNDATION PHASE (Age range: 6-9-year-olds)

• Grade Planning, Administration, and Academics.
• Intervention and Discipline.
• Classroom Management.
• Managing the continuous assessment process.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
• Teaching by deliver engaging and effective lessons.
• Provided constructive feedback to parents on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.

Subjects taught:
* Literacy / Languages
* Numeracy / Mathematics
* Life Skills / Art / Physical Education

Average total of learners in class: 37