Dramatic Arts Teacher at HD Qingdao Bilingual International School (2024-09 – Present)
- Teaching Dramatic Arts, Poetry, Prose, and English Literature to middle school students (grades 6–8), including both foundational and advanced English learners.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive Dramatic Arts curriculum.
- Designed detailed lesson plans, teaching resources, and student learning materials from scratch to support curriculum outcomes across multiple grade levels.
- Developed comprehensive student booklets and guided learning materials for classroom instruction, assessment preparation, and independent study.
- Created and implemented an Advanced English Literature Studies curriculum focused on critical reading, textual analysis, and evaluative writing skills.
- Selected and curated literary texts independently and designed accompanying study guides to develop students' analytical and interpretive abilities.
- Adapted teaching content for varying English proficiency levels within an international bilingual learning environment.
- Coached a student to achieve 88% on LAMDA Grade 4 Acting Exam (2025).
- Currently coaching 2 students for grade 4 and grade 5 LAMDA Acting exam (2026)
- Served as mentor to 6 students varying in grades from grade 6-8, receiving Certificate of Honor for outstanding mentoring (2024-2025). Currently serving as a mentor to 5 grade 6 students (2025-2026).
- Co-directed the Annual Arts Fair, coordinating rehearsals and performances and helping to manage the organization of the event (2024 and 2025).
- Expanded role to include English teaching for low-level students, focusing on Poetry and Prose analysis.
- Secretary to the Art Department recording and distributing the minutes of all meetings. I am also the point of call for any information regarding upcoming events and staff deadlines.
- Coordinated and organized the first informal showing of drama performances to parents (2025).
Register Teacher to Grade 8 students at Brylin Independent Learning Center (2021-01 – 2023-12)
As a register teacher I was responsible for the following in my classroom:
- Daily Administrative Duties
- Documentation & Reporting
Dramatic Arts Educator & Creative Arts Educator at Brylin Independent Learning Center (2021-01 – 2023-12)
- Taught Dramatic Arts to grades 10-12 and Creative Arts to grades 8-9.
- Implemented curriculum-aligned lesson content focused on both practical performance and dramatic theory.
- Independently designed and set CAPS-aligned Dramatic Arts examination papers for grades 10–12, and Creative Arts examinations for grades 8 and 9.
- Created assessment materials including essay questions, analytical responses, source-based questions, and theoretical short-form assessments.
- Directed school plays and chaired the school choir.
- Organized prize-giving ceremonies and managed additional portfolios.
- Achieved 100% Matric Subject Pass rate (2021-2022).
Interim Dramatic Arts District Cluster Leader at Eastern Cape High School Educators (2023-09 – 2023-12)
- Set meetings and deadlines for teacher moderation.
- Served as liaison between educators and the Department of Education.
Dramatic Arts Secretary at Eastern Cape High School Educators (2022-01 – 2023-12)
- Recorded and distributed meeting minutes to cluster leadership.
- Facilitated external moderation of learner portfolios.
English Teacher at English Centre for Children (ECC) (2019-01 – 2020-12)
- Taught English to elementary and middle school students.
- Served as head foreign teacher, training new staff and facilitating communication.
- Developed monthly lesson plans and created/graded assessments.
Tutor & Teacher's Assistant at Rhodes University (2018-01 – 2019-12)
- Provided vocal training for stage performance using Arthur Lessac's Kinesensic method.
- Assisted first-year Theatre Making students.
