Teagan Rockman

An enthusiastic teacher, passionate about giving young children the best possible education. Familiar with a variety of teaching strategies to provide for diverse learning styles. Fast learning, results-oriented individual. Problem-solving and analytical skills. Works effectively and efficiently in groups as well as individually. Good communication and relationship-building abilities.

Primary Educator & Social Sciences Subject Head at Erica Primary School (2023-01 – 2026-06)

Serve as primary educator for Grade 4 class, delivering comprehensive curriculum across English, Mathematics, Social Sciences, and Life Orientation.

Teach

Grade 7 Life Orientation, demonstrating versatility across intermediate phase levels. Execute diverse supervisory duties including tuck-shop, assembly, playground, and scholar patrol responsibilities. Assist with the coaching of Netball and Cricket as well as Choir. Manage comprehensive administrative functions including test and examination preparation, result analysis, and Annual Teaching Plan (ATP) alignment. Active committee member for fundraising initiatives, cultural programs, and learner-teacher support material development.

Temporary Educator at Curro Westbrook (2022-04 – 2022-08)

• Responsible for teaching Information Technology including Coding to Grade 4 – 7 learners.
• Responsible for teaching Economic Management Sciences to Grade 7 learners.
• Responsible for teaching Robotics to Grade 4 and 5 learners. Worked with micro bits and robot cars.
• Sports Intern - Hockey coach
• Assisted with reception duties.
• Setting up computers.

Student Teacher at Curro Westbrook (2022-01 – 2022-03)

Responsible for assisting mentors in maintaining the class orderliness during lessons and class activities. Student teachers' duties include managing student behaviours, observing classroom procedures, providing feedback for students by assessing their work. Presenting of lessons. Assisting mentor teachers with their daily tasks.

Catechist at San Francesco Catholic Church (2021-10 – 2022-01)

A Catechist shares their faith and guides their students to learn how to apply and live their faith.

• Create an atmosphere that is geared to the learning styles and needs of your students
• Assist and encourage the children in the development of a personal prayer life.
• Provide children with opportunities to be of service to others.
• Plan and teach according to the curriculum. Be creative with the lesson plans.
• Communicate with parents of your students through written notes, verbally, and through email.
• Take attendance weekly
• Take note of any special needs of the students in your assigned class
• report all major disciplinary problems to the Religious Education Office.

Student Teacher at Gelvan Park Primary School (2021-01 – 2021-10)

Responsible for assisting supervising instructor in maintaining the class orderliness during lessons and class activities. Student teachers' duties include helping with lesson plans, organizing learning activities, managing student behaviours, observing classroom procedures, providing feedback for students, and keeping students' records for evaluation. A student-teacher must maintain excellent communication and decision-making skills to set goals and make consistent progress to the class while keeping students engaged.

Supervising learners after school and during break times, assisting with implementing covid protocols, screening learners, assessing work, and helping with the preparation of lesson resources.

English Teacher at Online English Teaching (2021-08 – 2021-11)

• Preparing and delivering lessons to improve students' reading, writing, and conversing skills.
• Developing educational content such as notes and quizzes.
• Assigning activities to facilitate students' consolidation of learning material.
• Tailoring your teaching style in accordance with students' needs.

Student Teacher at Northern Lights Special Needs School (2020-01 – 2020-03)

Responsible for assisting supervising instructor in maintaining the class orderliness during lessons and class activities. Student teachers' duties include, managing student behaviours, observing classroom procedures, providing feedback for students and supervising learners during break and after school. A student-teacher must maintain excellent communication and decision-making skills to set goals and make consistent progress to the class while keeping students engaged.

Standing in for absent Teachers. Supervising learners after school and during break times.

Bachelor's Degree in Education – Nelson Mandela University (2019 – 2022)

Secondary Education – St Dominic's Priory (2005 – 2018)