Denise Van Der Merwe

DENISE VAN DER MERWE Online Tutor PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Phone: - E-mail: vandermerwe.denise@yaho o.com Residential Area: Beaufort West, Western Cape. SKILLS PC Skills: MS Office, IOS, Gmail, Google Drive, Discord server creation, ArcGIS, QGIS and WordPress Personal Skills: Leadership, Team player, Honest, Ability to work under pressure, Accuracy, Adaptability, Growth mind-set, Analysing, Collecting Data, Analysing, Solving Problems, Attention to detail, Diligence, Coaching / Mentoring, Integrity, Organised, Perseverance, Planning, Presentation Public Speaking, Research, Resourcefulness, Self-confidence, Time management, Willingness to learn, Writing and Tolerance for disagreement Particularly successful in projects, data analysis, monitoring strategies, and hazard/risk assessment in the private and government sector. Entrusted with providing training and mentoring to others within organisations for best practice and collaboration purposes. Considered a confident, professional, fair and balanced individual with advanced problem solving, organisational and task management skills. Ready for a new challenge. Currently looking for a suitable position with a broad based company. Career Goals: I would like to specialise in industrial and mining environmental rehabilitation so that I can obtain a Business Environmental Law degree later on during my career. Short Term Goal: I see myself working at a company which is able to utilise and expand my current skill set so that I can achieve my career goals and contribute to the company goals as well, allowing for a broader experience and skill development which would allow me to grow as a professional. Long Term Goal: I would like to see myself making progress to becoming a Business Environmental Lawyer and having started to study towards this goal within the company I am working for. PERSONAL PROFILE ID Number: Nationality: Languages: Marital Status: Notice period: Driver’s License: - South African Afrikaans, English, German & Mandarin Single One week Code 08 Professional Skills: Equipment operation, Client Relations, Communication (written, verbal, listening), Computer, Coordinate research 1|Page EXPERIENCE Freelance Online and F2F Business English, Science and project tutor Activities, Collaboration between government and private sectors, Client Service, Data Entry, Analysis, Endurance, Dexterity, Fieldwork and sampling, Research, Report writing, Presentation of research, EIA based on EPA, Hazard material assessment, Risk assessment and Environmental compliance EDUCATION Masters in Development and Management NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY 2016 Advanced Development Communication Theories, Applied Project Management, Disaster Risk Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, Research Methodology, Sustainable Development: Theoretical Orientation, Thesis topic - “Disaster risk due to fracking in the fragile ecosystems of the Nama Karoo: A Disaster Risk Management Perspective”. Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Biological Sciences NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY 2014 CLASSIN, DAIMLER & OTHER STUDENTS Sept 2019 - Present ● ● ● Reason for leaving: Would like to return to the Environmental sector. Science / Physics Teacher A’TAKAMUL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, KUWAIT CITY Sept 2019 – Aug 2020 ● ● ● ● ● ● Homeroom Teacher CHINA AMERICA (HUAMEI) INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, SHENZHEN WUTONG MOUNTAIN Sept 2018 - Mar 2019 ● Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Public and Non-profit sectors NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY 2014 ● 2|Page Developed scientific foundation for Gr 7 students using American curriculum, taking ESL level of students into account and tailoring it accordingly. Aligned core curriculum standards using prescribed and external resources improving class averages with 15%. Restructured with management and parents to improve class behaviour from worst in the school to top 20% in the school. Simplified subject terminology for ESL student ability and incorporated ESL friendly definitions of scientific terms using class activities and ongoing student projects. Customised homework feedback and corrections which improve student understanding of exam-like questions, serving as continuous exam preparations. Cultivated 85% success rate in student projects where students take responsibility for their own project topics and exhibitions or presentations. Reason for leaving: COVID caused my contract renewal to be revoked. Geological Mapping, Metamorphic petrology, Igneous petrology, Thermodynamics, Rock analysis with field samples and thin sections, Sedimentology, Geohydrology, Engineering geology, Geophysics, Climatology, Synoptic Maps, Intro to GIS, Sociological Geography, Environmental Geography, Urban Geography, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physics, Science Methodology and Soil Science Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation, Leadership for Good Governance, Programme and Project Management, Resilience Teaching various topics and subjects on ClassIn, Zoom and Daimler platforms based on student requirements and goals. Students make appointments and curriculum is followed based on student preference and goals. Preparing for exam readiness and project submissions. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Formulated class etiquette structures coupled with moral behaviour and conflict resolution training. Executed collaboration between local teachers and myself to ensure continuity for students. Developed ESL grammar, writing, listening, oral, phonics, reading and vocabulary curriculum geared to passing local and international tests and exams. Developed ESL friendly Science and Math curriculum specifically focussed on subject vocabulary. Organised projects, tests and science fair based on IB system and STEM concepts. Spearheaded teacher training, orientation and development for improvement of school open day presentations and daily lesson quality. I set up tests for all of my subjects, create lesson plans The students I am responsible for are: grade 1 Maths, grade 3 Science, and grade 5 Science and English. Furthermore during the school clubs I teach Basketball, drama for grades 7-8, Al robotics programming and 3D printing for grade 7. Lead foreign department teacher trainer and orientation guide and logistics manager for any open days the school hosts within my field of expertise. Cooperated with local government officials on quality control checks of developed curriculum and class delivery strategies and plans. Reason for leaving: Irreconcilable differences ESL / TEFL teacher CHINA (SHENZHEN) INTER-PERSONNEL TRAINING CENTER Sept 2017 - Mar 2018 and Vulnerability, Research Methodology, Strategic planning and management, Honours paper in Role of small-scale irrigation systems in increasing household food security in Malawi Post Graduate Diploma in Education Studies NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY 2013 SETA / SACE Accredited Physical Science, Geography, Technology, Social Science and Natural Science REFERENCES David Sakker CHINA AMERICA (HUAMEI) INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, SHENZHEN WUTONG MOUNTAIN Head of Foreign Teacher Department --Sian Redmond CHINA (SHENZHEN) INTERPERSONNEL, TRAINING CENTER Mentor --Hein Rust CENTRAL KAROO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, HEAD OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT --Jean-Marie Strauss JMSTRAUSS CONSULTING Owner--Mr Mike BA SEOBI SECONDARY SCHOOL HEADMASTER- /- baseobisecondaryschool@gmail. com Dewald Van Niekerk NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY, AFRICAN CENTER FOR DISASTER STUDIES 3|Page ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Delivered ESL and science for test and exam preparation, without specific curriculum provided. Advanced English communication level through tests, assignments, class activities, orals and student interaction. Aligned syllabus requirements with students’ ability levels for improved teacher-students feedback, streamlining student improvement in tests. Merged IB system requirements into local curriculum standards. Provided open classes for trainee teachers to view classroom dynamics and interactions for training purposes. Providing comprehensive Oral English / science Classes to students between 3 – 12 Training students to effectively communicate in English / science Compiling and completing formal assessment goals as required by Chinese Department of Education and School syllabus Providing assessment feedback on assignments within required time scope, Compiling comprehensive lesson plans for each class based on required standards. Reason for leaving: Improved salary and benefit package Disaster Management Intern CENTRAL KAROO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY Apr 2017 - Aug 2017 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Acting head of disaster risk department for 2 weeks Organising response teams for wind storm Organising meetings and project / training relevant travelling Written communication between consultant and government stakeholders Training and topic related presentation during meetings and forum meetings Spearheaded hydrogeology and groundwater management project for Central Karoo District Municipality Planning and monitoring groundwater use. Resource sharing between private contractor and various government branches Compiling statistical reports EIA data and presenting environmental impact assessments to stakeholders. Facilitated training and skill sharing for resource management and statistics. Created water use and groundwater related training to local communities regarding pollution and sustainable use with GIS and computer modelling showing groundwater resources and management data. Executed fire safety inspections of government buildings and training for government employees. Liaison between private contractor and government (local municipalities and district municipality) Contingency planning for large events Drawing up a service level agreement between the government and contractor Obtaining consultant required data from local government Reporting to head of disaster management Facilitating meetings Monitoring project progress Implementing budget requirements Reason for leaving: Project completed Freelance researcher and consultant JMSTRAUSS CONSULTING Feb 2017 - Apr 2017 ● ● ● Awarded a freelance contractual position based on my skills and expertise in Disaster Management and Hazard identification leading to risk reduction. Consolidated research and government statistics for the Western Cape Disaster Risk Reduction Plan in the form of management plan report based on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA’s), resource availability and GIS computer modelling. Delivered and generated area specific environmental and social risk analyses and hazard identification. HEAD OF ACDS-- ● ● Refine project implementation strategies to streamline project goals. Invited to the DMISA (Disaster Management Initiative of South Africa) Symposium in Bellville Cape Town. Reason for leaving: Project completed Prof Marthie Coetzee NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Geology professor--Jasper Deryer NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Soil science lecturer-- OLDER EXPERIENCE SUMMARIZED Masters Research project manager and student NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY, ACDS DEPARTMENT Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 Geography and Social Science Teacher BA SEOBI SECONDARY SCHOOL Aug 2015 - Dec 2015 Lecturers assistant and Junior Consultant NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY, AFRICAN CENTER FOR DISASTER STUDIES Feb 2015 - Nov 2015 Library assistant and research training specialist FERDINAND POSTMA LIBRARY Feb 2015 - Dec 2015 Facilitator and Junior Project Trainee NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Aug 2010 - Nov 2014 4|Page