Graham Pearl

I have over FIFTEEN (15) years of teaching experience in subject specializations including INFT, Coding & Robotics, Mathematics, and English, at both private (IEB) and public (GDE) institutions. Strong knowledge of programming principles and assessment standards. Member of the CSTA (Computer Science Teachers Association: Idaho Charter) with expertise in ICT/CS, Mathematics Coding and Robotics (C&R), and multiple languages.

Recently completed post-graduate studies including TESOL, Applied Technology, and Full Stack Web Development through BYU-Idaho. Passionate about reducing barriers to learning for students, including language of instruction and cognitive difficulties in assessments.

Head of Subject: Information Technology at Hillcrest High School (2017-04 – Present)

• Led as Subject Head in Information Technology, responsible for assessment of learners in software development, and handling of projects within scope and time.
• Led as Curriculum Specialist: Coding & Robotics (Grade 8-9) and Digital Literacy instructor.
• Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills with students and parents.
• Technology specialist in LMS (Moodle)
• Managed the coding component for the Robotics and Coding Club.

Subject: Information Technology at Pretoria Boys High School (2017-01 – 2017-04)

• Fulfilled secondary teacher role, in INFT (Delphi).

Head of Subject: Information Technology (IEB) at Felixton College (2016-09 – 2017-12)

• Managed training and skill development learners INFT (Java) subject, and digital literacy
• Improved KPI by achieving of 'A' rating of multiple learners.
• Managed the Robotics and Coding club, with weekly meetups of students on micro-projects.
• Achieved significant success in student's academic performances.

Teacher at Haven Park Secondary

Locum position while doing honours in Education

Teacher at Abbots College

Teacher at Crawford College, North Coast

Locum position

Teacher at Al-Falaah College

Mentor at UKZN

Mentoring undergraduate students in Java & Delphi courses

Post-graduate in Applied Technology (Business Analysis, Computer Programming and Web Development, Database Development, TESOL and Marriage/Family/Human Counselling Certificates) – Brigham Young University–Idaho

Undergraduate in Information Technology – University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN)

PGCE in Education – UKZN Edgewood (2005)

Postgraduate (Honours) in Information Technology – UNISA

Postgraduate (Honours) in Education: Curriculum Studies & Development – UKZN Edgewood