Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
English, German, Afrikaans
Recreational Interests
References
Timeline
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CHRISTINE MILNE

CHRISTINE MILNE

Swakopmund,Erongo, Namibia

Summary

An experienced and self-motivated senior teacher and mentor at the Private School Swakopmund, with over 5 years of management experience guiding teaching and professional development. A strong leader with excellent communication skills and a track record of attaining goals, as well as a detail-oriented team member with great organizational abilities and the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously with high accuracy.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher and Professional Development Coordinator

Private School Swakopmund
06.2020 - Current

Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

  • Teacher (Gr. 5-7 Mathematics and Geography)
  • Subject Head for Mathematics (Grades 5-7)
  • Professional Development Coordinator
  • Teacher Training
  • Master Maths facilitator

Manager

Aquanaut Tours
01.2016 - 06.2020

Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on the same page and working toward business goals. Spent some time training employees to maximize team agility and performance and enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

  • Marketing and advertising
  • Bookings and communication
  • Staff and personnel
  • Finance (income & expenses)
  • Stock and equipment.

Acting School Director

Private School Swaopmund
09.2015 - 12.2015


Oversaw day-to-day operations of the school, including staff supervision, curriculum expansion and implementation, facilities management, and ensuring a seamless educational experience for students.


  • Manage academic and non-academic staff (monitor, evaluate, develop)
  • Curriculum development and implementation
  • Cambridge Co-Exam-Officer for Gr. 12 final examination.
  • Develop, administer, and manage strategic plans
  • Personnel matters (recruitment)
  • Manage all administrative processes
  • Direct communication with all stakeholders
  • Subject Distribution

Manager

Aquanaut Tours
01.2015 - 08.2015


  • Monitored and assessed business performance to identify opportunities for improvement and implement necessary changes.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in current systems and adopting appropriate solutions.
  • Implemented innovative marketing campaigns that boosted brand awareness and generated significant sales leads.
  • Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to optimize business opportunities and broaden network reach within the industry sector.

Teacher & Phase Head

Private School Swakopmund
01.1999 - 12.2014


Over the years at the PSS, I predominantly taught English and Mathematics. In 2009 I was appointed Phase Head for the Senior Primary Phase. This position included the efficient planning and running of the phase, administrative tasks, staff development and recruitment, curriculum overview as well as communication with students and parents.


I strove to cultivate a positive learning environment and kept lines of communication open in order to build strong relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. By fostering a sense of collaboration and trust, I was able to effectively address any concerns or issues that arose, ensuring a supportive and productive atmosphere for all stakeholders.


  • Teacher (English & Math)
  • Overseeing academic staff (monitor, evaluate, develop)
  • Curriculum expansion and implementation
  • Communication and conflict handling
  • Recruitment for the phase
  • Subject Distribution and Timetabling

Teacher and Subject Head

Karibib Private School
01.1997 - 12.1998


I started as a class teacher for a grade 4 group in 1997.


In 1998 I was appointed subject head for the Junior Primary Phase which entailed management of grades 1 – 4, the subsequent teaching staff as well as communication with parents.


  • Teaching, Grade 4
  • Managing Gr. 1-4 teaching staff
  • Manage all administrative tasks of the phase.
  • Communication with parents of the phase.


Education

Certificate in Teaching and Learning - Programme Leader -

Cambridge Assessment International Education
UK
12.2022

TEFL / TESOL (Masters) -

Global Language Training (online)
London
12.2019

Digital Photography -

University of Cape Town (online)
Cape Town
12.2016

Digital Marketing -

University of Cape Town (online)
Cape Town
12.2015

Certificate in the Teaching of Children with Dyslexia -

Direct Learning Ltd (online)
New York
12.2004

Higher Diploma in Education (SP) -

Cape Town College of Education
Cape Town
12.1996

Cape Senior Certificate -

Duneside High School
Walvis Bay
12.1992

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Professional Development
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor

English, German, Afrikaans

  • English (speak, read, write)
  • German (speak, read, write)
  • Afrikaans (speak, read, write)

Recreational Interests

I like to recharge by reading a good book or emerging myself in nature by means of either gardening or going on a camping trip to discover new places and observe animals in their natural environment.

References

  • Hein Daiber, +264 81 143 1244, directorsoffice@pss.com.na, Private School Swakopmund
  • Eva Potgieter, +264 81 317 2461, eva.potgieter@pss.com.na, Private School Swakopmund

Timeline

Teacher and Professional Development Coordinator

Private School Swakopmund
06.2020 - Current

Manager

Aquanaut Tours
01.2016 - 06.2020

Acting School Director

Private School Swaopmund
09.2015 - 12.2015

Manager

Aquanaut Tours
01.2015 - 08.2015

Teacher & Phase Head

Private School Swakopmund
01.1999 - 12.2014

Teacher and Subject Head

Karibib Private School
01.1997 - 12.1998

Certificate in Teaching and Learning - Programme Leader -

Cambridge Assessment International Education

TEFL / TESOL (Masters) -

Global Language Training (online)

Digital Photography -

University of Cape Town (online)

Digital Marketing -

University of Cape Town (online)

Certificate in the Teaching of Children with Dyslexia -

Direct Learning Ltd (online)

Higher Diploma in Education (SP) -

Cape Town College of Education

Cape Senior Certificate -

Duneside High School
CHRISTINE MILNE