
Chemistry / Science
Last Updated: 2nd December 2019 (over 3 years ago)
Summary
I have the following experience which is aligned to the requirements of the role:
• Successful knowledge of regulatory scientific and technical specialist knowledge with more than Ten (10) years’ experience
• Experience gained in leading global schools and companies
• Thorough understanding of markets and scientific standards having worked on both specialist roles at Dasman Bilingual School in Kuwait, Ekurhuleni East TVET College, Nigel High School, Star Schools, and the SABS (South African Bureau of Standards)
• Multiple sector experience having worked with both the private and public sectors
• International knowledge having studied for a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from Heriot – Watt University in Edinburgh Scotland, worked as a Science Teacher at Dasman Bilingual School in Kuwait.
In my last role as a Cluster Leader at Nigel High School I achieved the following:
• Established relationships with local schools and managed all projects, including technical projects as well as technically orientated new business ventures.
• Also, responsible to manage all Capital acquisitions for the group relating to technology needs.
• Diversified pass rate by 20% year on year
• Increased pass of all grade’s numbers across schools by 60% year on year
• Increased productivity and revenue by 30% year on year
• Managed multiple projects alongside day to day activity
Presently I am working as a Science Teacher at Dasman Bilingual School in Kuwait. Al-Sharq, Dasman, Bin Misbah Street. P.O. Box 426, Dasman, 15455 - Kuwait
I therefore feel that my experience to date is very well suitable to the requirements of the role of a Science Teacher and I am confident that I will be an asset to your organization.
If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to contact me, and I will be looking forward to hearing from you.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE)
Jan 2017
— Nov 2017
B.Sc. Honors Chemistry
Jan 1996
— Nov 1996
B.Sc. Honors Chemistry
Jan 1996
— Nov 1996
B.Sc. Chemistry
Aug 1988
— Sep 1991
Scottish Highers
May 1987
— Jul 1988
Experience
Science Teacher
Aug 2019
— Current
Co-ordination of practical work. Meeting with teachers to support the planning of teaching, experiments and distribution of handouts etc. for the whole year. Keeping of deadlines for Tests and Exams.
Science Teacher
Jan 2016
— Jul 2019
Co-ordination of practical work. Meeting with teachers to support the planning of teaching, experiments and distribution of handouts etc. for the whole year. Keeping of deadlines for Tests and Exams. Ensuring that staff keeps up with the scheme of work.
Science Teacher
Jun 2005
— Oct 2015
Setting of all Cycle Tests and Exams. Setting, copying, distribution of notes, worksheets and portfolio work.
Co-ordination of practical work. Meeting with teachers to support the planning of teaching, experiments and distribution of handouts etc. for the whole year. Keeping of deadlines for Tests and Exams. Ensuring that staff keeps up with the scheme of work.
This Star Schools is for pupils from disadvantaged communities. The project is to promote social consciousness among all graduates in the Science field to maximize their contribution. To also provide high quality tuition to grades 11 and 12 pupils in line with the national school curriculum and guidelines in an effective and friendly manner.
Science Teacher
Jan 2003
— May 2005
Process Technician in Acid Plant
Jan 2002
— Dec 2002
In charge of two utilities technicians.
Working in the control room and in the field during the startup of the plant
Laboratory Chemist
Oct 1992
— Dec 2001
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Sampling and sample preparation of ores, PGM ores and intermediate metallurgical products.
2) Analysis of ores, intermediate products and finished platinum metals for various analytes at trace and percentage levels using classical and instrumental methods.
3) Analysis of domestic and effluent water to determine water quality and monitor pollutants.
4) Investigations and trouble shooting of problems arising from the application of routine analytical methods and sampling and sample preparation methods.
5) Supervision of Samplers, Sample preparers, Assayers, Analysts and Senior Analysts.
Process Supervisor in Pharmaceutical Division
Jan 1992
— Sep 1992