Firmidha Angela HOORZUK

I was responsible for ensuring the quality assurance of the teaching and learning of English First Language for grades 9 to 12. I coordinated the grade 11 English Teaching and Learning programme. I set and grade the grade 11 English formative and summative assessments. I recorded and collated the assessment results of all the classes which I taught. I also oversaw the assessments of the other three English teachers.

• Delivered English instruction for Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 and developed syllabi, and term plans.
• Created digital lesson materials and used inductive teaching methods to build language and critical-thinking skills.
• Designed and graded assessments, recording and uploading results in on spreadsheets.
• Communicated regularly with parents to share student progress, assignments, and school updates.

• Delivered ESL instruction for Grades 7-11 and developed curricula, syllabi, and term plans.
• Created digital lesson materials and used inductive teaching methods to build language and critical-thinking skills.
• Designed and graded assessments, recording and uploading results in Mograsys.
• Communicated regularly with parents to share student progress, assignments, and school updates.

• Taught Grade 6 English, Natural Science & Technology, and Social Sciences, delivering engaging lessons that supported
language development, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary learning.
• Coordinated the English and Natural Science & Technology departments by aligning curriculum content, ensuring
instructional consistency, and supporting fellow educators with resources and best practices.
• Designed comprehensive lesson plans and developed both formative and summative assessments that accurately measured
student performance and supported continuous academic growth.
• Maintained accurate student records, tracked performance using spreadsheets, and communicated progress to
parents/guardians through regular reports, meetings, and feedback sessions.

I taught English, Natural Science, Natural Science and Life Skills to a grade six class. I coordinated the English and Natural Science subjects. I was responsible for lesson planning, creation of teaching and learning materials. I also set formative and summative assessments. I was responsible for collating marks and reporting results and students progress to manage parents and students.

• Taught and coordinated English for Grades 8-9 and Life Orientation for Grade 12, ensuring curriculum alignment, effective
delivery, and consistent academic standards across classes.
• Developed weekly lesson plans and designed both formative assessments and end-of-term examinations to accurately evaluate
learners comprehension, literacy development, and subject mastery.
• Led targeted interventions to strengthen learners reading proficiency, addressing critical literacy gaps that directly impacted
overall knowledge acquisition and academic performance.
• Enhanced students formal writing skills by integrating structured reading-to-writing strategies, improving coherence,
grammar, and analytical expression across both English and Life Orientation subjects.

• Taught and coordinated English for Grades 9-11, delivering curriculum-aligned instruction that
strengthened students linguistic, analytical, and literary skills.
• Developed comprehensive lesson plans, notes, and learning materials; designed and administered both
formative and summative assessments; and accurately recorded student results in academic schedules.
• Maintained consistent communication with parents and guardians regarding student conduct and
academic performance, providing detailed progress reports and addressing concerns promptly.
• Guided Grade 10 students in the annual presentation of a Shakespeare play, fostering appreciation for
classical literature, enhancing public-speaking skills, and supporting creative expression.

• Coordinated the English curriculum by designing structured lesson plans, developing formative and
summative language assessments, and ensuring alignment with academic standards.
• Assessed students linguistic progress, maintained accurate records of performance, and communicated
results to parents/guardians through reports and feedback meetings.
• Utilized data-driven marking schedules and assessment tracking tools to monitor academic growth,
identify learning gaps, and provide targeted support in reading, writing, and language acquisition.
• Taught English to Grade 8 and 9 learners, integrating literacy, comprehension, and communication skills
to support strong linguistic development across diverse student groups.

• Coordinated the English curriculum by designing structured lesson plans, developing formative and summative language
assessments, and ensuring alignment with academic standards.
• Assessed students linguistic progress, maintained accurate records of performance, and communicated results to
parents/guardians through reports and feedback meetings.
• Utilized data-driven marking schedules and assessment tracking tools to monitor academic growth, identify learning gaps, and
provide targeted support in reading, writing, and language acquisition.
• Taught English to Grade 8 and 9 learners, integrating literacy, comprehension, and communication skills to support strong
linguistic development across diverse student groups.

• Delivered instruction across multiple grades, teaching and coordinating Grade 12 Biology and Grades 8-9 Natural Science &
Technology while applying strong linguistic and communication skills to enhance student comprehension and academic
performance.
• Designed and implemented daily lesson plans, as well as formative and summative assessments each term, ensuring alignment
with curriculum standards and supporting measurable student progress.
• Maintained detailed academic records, monitored student conduct and achievement, and communicated regularly with
parents/guardians to support student development and reinforce positive learning behaviors.
• Led an anti-drug awareness initiative in collaboration with SAPS, organizing educational workshops and regular testing;
improved school culture by significantly reducing tardiness and increasing student engagement.

• Delivered across multiple grade levels—including Grade 6 English, NST, and Social Science,
as well as Grade 8 English and NST, and Grade 12 Biology—adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse
learner needs.
• Coordinated English and Natural Science & Technology subjects, ensuring curriculum alignment,
continuous improvement of teaching methods, and collaborative planning across departments.
• Developed structured lesson plans and designed formative and summative assessments that accurately
evaluated student comprehension, literacy progress, and subject mastery.
• Maintained detailed academic records by capturing student marks, analyzing performance trends, and
communicating results to parents/guardians through reports and feedback sessions.