KIERAN HAYWARD
Walvis Bay,Erongo
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Instructor
Premier English Training Centre
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Established clear expectations for student behavior, creating a respectful and inclusive learning environment where all students felt valued and supported.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Designed assessments that accurately measured student progress, providing valuable feedback for improvement.
Contract Based Teacher
Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture
06.2016 - 12.2022
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Education
Senior Secondary Diploma -
De Duine Secondary School
Walvis Bay, Namibia12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Geography And Environmental Studies
University of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia04.2016
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Geography And History
The International University of Management
Windhoek, Namibia04.2023
Skills
- Computer literate
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Problem solving skills
- Work well under pressure
- Driven
- Client service skills
- Work well in a team
- Interpersonal skills
References
- Mr. A. van Wyk, Principal, De Duine Secondary School, 064-202 503
- Mrs. S. Fisher, Principal, Kuisebmond Primary School, 081 127 4426
- Mrs. N. de Wee, Head of Department, Duneside High School, 081 219 7714
Timeline
ESL Instructor
Premier English Training Centre
08.2023 - 10.2023
Contract Based Teacher
Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture
06.2016 - 12.2022
Senior Secondary Diploma -
De Duine Secondary School
Bachelor of Arts - Geography And Environmental Studies
University of Namibia
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Geography And History
The International University of Management
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