Secondary School English Teacher- 16+ years exp

WENDY SHELEMBE
Secondary School Educator — English (EAL/FAL) & Business Studies | 16+ Years Experience | 100% Pass Rate
shelembewt@gmail.com | +27 79 307 1877 (WhatsApp) | South Africa | Available for immediate international relocation
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated and adaptable secondary school educator with over 16 years of classroom experience teaching English as a First Additional Language and Business Studies, achieving a 100% pass rate across both subjects. Holds a Bachelor of Education Honours (Inclusive Education, NQF 8) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (NQF 7). Skilled in curriculum planning, differentiated instruction, learner assessment, and examination preparation within South Africa’s CAPS framework — readily transferable to British, American, and IB curriculum schools internationally. Currently serving as an online academic marker since 2023. SACE registration recognised as equivalent to international teacher licensing standards.
CORE COMPETENCIES
▸ English Language Teaching (Secondary, EAL/FAL)
▸ Business Studies & Economics Instruction
▸ Curriculum Planning & Lesson Design
▸ Learner Assessment, Moderation & Exam Coaching
▸ Inclusive & Differentiated Education
▸ IB / Cambridge / CAPS Curriculum Adaptability
▸ Internationally-Recognised Teacher Licensing (SACE)
▸ Parent & Stakeholder Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Secondary School Teacher — English & Business Studies​July 2009 – Present
Vumelethu Secondary School, South Africa
• Achieved a 100% pass rate in both English First Additional Language (Grades 8–12) and Business Studies (Grades 10–12) through structured lesson planning, exam-focused coaching, and targeted intervention.
• Teach Business Studies covering entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and business management aligned with the CAPS curriculum — directly transferable to Cambridge, IB, and other international frameworks.
• Design differentiated lesson plans for diverse learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds, including learners with additional needs.
• Develop, administer, and moderate formative and summative assessments in line with examination board standards; identify at-risk learners early to close performance gaps.
• Maintain a positive, disciplined, student-centred classroom culture supporting both academic achievement and wellbeing; collaborate on curriculum planning, school events, and professional development.
Online Academic Marker (Part-Time)​August 2023 – Present
Valenture Institute, Remote
• Assess learner coursework and formal examinations against standardised rubrics within an accredited online schooling environment.
• Provide detailed, constructive written feedback that drives measurable learner improvement and academic growth.
• Maintain accurate digital assessment records, demonstrating strong adaptability to virtual learning platforms and remote workflows.
Substitute Teacher — English & EMS, KwaNdaya Primary School​Jan – Jun 2009
• Delivered English and Economic & Management Sciences lessons to Grade 6–7 learners, maintaining full curriculum coverage and consistent engagement.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Education Honours – Inclusive Education (NQF 8)​Stadio Higher Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Business Studies & EMS (NQF 7)​University of South Africa (UNISA)
National Diploma in Marketing (NQF 6)​Mangosuthu University of Technology
REGISTRATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
South African Council for Educators (SACE) — Registration No. 12226522. Fully registered and in good standing; recognised as equivalent to international teacher licensing standards.
Languages: English (native speaker) | Nationality: South African | References: on request