Amanda Wichmann

• Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Facilitated classroom activities promoting student participation and collaboration.
• Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
• Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and teaching practices.
• Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and needs.
• Integrated technology tools to support interactive learning experiences.
• Initiated tutoring (extra classes) for English learners to improve grades.
• Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Organized extracurricular activities to promote student engagement and development.
• Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
• Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
• Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
• Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
• Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
• Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
• Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
• Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
• Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
• Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
• Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

• NZ curriculum – all learning areas – Art, Mathematics, Literacy and Social Science.
• Planned and executed excursions focused on habitat education, fostering students' understanding of environmental science.
• Coordinated extra-mural activities that increased student engagement and participation.
• Poetry and Dance coaching unit
• Documented student achievements at SAPAC 2026 to highlight program success and student growth.
• First, Second and Third place winners as well as very highly commended, highly commended and commended certificates for 24 students.

• Taught Year 8 visual art, history, English, and mathematics at Cambridge curriculum.
• Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
• Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.
• Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and understanding.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
• Supervised students throughout day, both in the classroom and outside during breaks.
• Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
• Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.

• Performing Arts (Elementary Dance, Drama, Music)]
• Coordinated extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and creativity.
• Culture Coordinator for Vocals and Dance. 2022
• Concert Team – Dance coordinator. 2023

Some Achievements

• Hosted successful dance and vocal Eisteddfod, showcasing student talent and school culture.
• Facilitated vocal and dance programs resulting in all learners achieving A++, A+, and one B+.

Subjects taught:

• English and Life Skills

Duties:

• House Mistress for Milner House.
• Life Skills Academic Head
• Extra-murals
• Remedial English
• Milner House Mistress duties

Subjects taught:

• Visual Arts, English, Life Skills, Social Science, Bible
• Coordinating all concert related activities for 2017 and 2018 for Grade 4-7 [Concerts etc.]
• Built up the Visual Arts area of the primary school
• Speech and Drama/Dance Eisteddfod entries, coordinating competitions for learners.
• Visual Arts Competitions
• Extra-murals:
• Eisteddfod (Cultural Event) and Curro Cuesta (Cultural Event) in 2017
• Rehearsals for concert and other entries.
• Remedial English Grade 5 (Lead assemblies, cultural groups for various activities, All logistics, planning, scheduling, and management of culture events like the school Revue)
• Some Achievements:
• Won the Curro Create – Gauteng region trophy for Hip Hop Dance (Group of 5, Grade 7 Boys)
• Successful Revue event 3 - night showcase (grade 4-7 – all classes)
• Successful Ubuntu variety concert 2018 and art exhibition 2017
• Speech and Drama – 1st place dramatised poetry group.
• [Private school]

Subjects taught:

• English
• Grades taught:
• Grade 6

Duties:

• In charge of Grade 6 English Preparation.
• Extra lessons
• Performing Arts
• Some Achievements:
• Nominated for “Teacher of the year award” by my HOD, Mrs. Janse van Rensburg.
• Eisteddfod (Cultural Arts Event) involvement – Two learners received Prestige certificates and for two poems that I wrote. “Soweto Friday Night” and “Woman of Strength”
• Choreographer for Hip Hop dance crew grade sevens who received Prestige Award.

Subjects taught:

• Visual Arts, English, Social Science, Life Skills, Biblical Studies.
• Grades taught:
• Grade 4 to 7

Duties:

• General planning
• Visual Arts Section Head for Eisteddfod (Cultural activities)
• Head Editor for the school magazine 2010.

Some Achievements

• I was lead choreographer for 6 songs for a school concert and in charge of stage decor.
• Received an A+++ gold win in dance competitions.

Subjects taught:

• Visual Arts, English, Social Science, Life Skills, Biblical Studies

Duties:

• Coordinated and managed the first school concert in 2005 since the inception of the school.
• General teacher duties.

Achievements:

• Won a poetry competition with grade 7s. Original piece written by myself.
• Built up Visual Arts at the school
• Coordinating an Art exhibition and entering students work for art competitions.
• Started a weekly dance club.
• Won a dramatized poetry competition with grade 7s, an original piece written by myself.