Natasha van de Venter

I am a qualified teacher with over ten years of experience teaching Afrikaans, English, and other subjects across both primary and high school levels, as well as creating and editing educational resources for Twinkl South Africa. With strong communication and organizational skills, I am eager to contribute my expertise and passion for education to your team. My professional philosophy centers on empowering people, encouraging growth, and helping others realize their potential.

I am a dedicated, hardworking, and adaptable professional who values strong relationships and positive environments where people can perform at their best.

Teacher & Subject Head for Afrikaans FAL at Hoërskool Hans Moor (2025-01 – Present)

Subject head for Afrikaans FAL Grade 8-9, Chess Coach, Head of the reading program: Readers are Leaders, Catering committee member, Teacher Wellness Committee member

• Subject head for Afrikaans FAL graad 8-9
• Chess coach
• Head of the reading program: Readers are Leaders
• Catering committee
• Teacher Wellness Committee

Content Writer at Twinkl South Africa (2020-01 – Present)

Create content for all subjects and grades. Edit content that has been created by other content writers.

• Create content for all subjects and grades
• Edit content created by other content writers

Teacher & Subject Coordinator at Hoërskool Birchleigh (2019-01 – 2024-12)

Taught Afrikaans FAL and English HL to Grade 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 learners. Served as Chess Coordinator, pace setter for grade 8 Afrikaans, and Head of grade 8 and 9 Afrikaans.

• Taught Afrikaans FAL and English HL to Grade 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 learners
• Chess Coordinator
• Pace setter for grade 8 Afrikaans
• Head of grade 8 and 9 Afrikaans

Teacher at Eastleigh Primary School (2017-01 – 2019-12)

Taught Afrikaans FAL to grade 7 learners and Life Skills to grade 5 learners. Coordinated extra murals in netball and choir.

• Taught Afrikaans FAL to grade 7 learners
• Taught Life Skills to grade 5 learners
• Extra murals (netball & choir)

Teacher at Edenglen High School (2016-01 – 2017-12)

Taught Afrikaans FAL to grade 8-10 learners. Coordinated catering and school events. Organized extra murals in chess and drama.

• Afrikaans FAL grade 8-10
• Catering and organising school events
• Extra murals (chess & drama)

Bachelor of Education in Education – University of the Free State (2015-01 – 2015-12)