Frances Aron
eSwatini
Summary
Caring teacher with strong communication skills and drive to get students excited about learning. Specialising in creating stimulating inclusive and supportive environments which help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Additional interest in incorporating interactive music and environmental storytelling into learning environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Music appreciation Teacher
The Little School
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Elementary school classes for pre-school up to grade 6.
Academic Editor
Various/AIMS/Department of Social Development, UCT
06.2007 - 11.2023
- Edited Masters' theses in mathematical sciences, music education & social development.
Environmental Storyteller & Facilitator
Earth Lessons NPO
07.2016 - 02.2022
- Schools' Festival participant Bushfire, Eswatini, 2016
- Interactive storytelling in Cape Town with youth from Westbank (2017)
- Customised story on anti-poaching for schools at Nkomazi Game Reserve (2019)
- Shared storytelling skills with pre-school teachers (2020) for Likusasa Letfu
- Interactive storytelling in various government schools, Eswatini (2019-2022)
- Cleanup campaignss in Hhohho region, Eswatini
English Literature Teacher (cover position)
Muizenberg High School
11.2018 - 12.2018
- (grades 10 & 11).
Class Teacher
Khanyisa Waldorf School
Plumstead, Cape Town
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Differentiated learning for grade 11..
Educational Curriculum Writer
various
03.2010 - 06.2017
- Created lessons in Business Economics for MacMillian
- Created lessons in Economics for Cambridge University Press
- Created lessons in Events Management for Edge Media
Science Communication Junior Lecturer
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
Cape Town
07.2007 - 09.2014
- Used diverse teaching methods to teach English language and Science Communication to a selection of Pan-African students
- Academic Editor of maths & science theses (Masters);
- Language Consultant at AIMS-SENEGAL.
Supply Teacher
Various - UK
04.2005 - 09.2006
- taught at a selction of secondary modern schools in the UK
Home Carer
Consultus
08.2005 - 07.2006
- Ten different care jobs around the UK
- Companion and carer to individuals with various conditions from brain injury to cerebral palsy to dementia.
- Involved running respective households, drving, shopping, cooking and administering medication.
English & History Teacher (Cover position)
St Joseph’s Marist Brothers
Rondebosch, Cape Town
10.2004 - 12.2004
- Taught grades 10-12
English Literature and Business Economics Teacher
Deutsche Schule Kapstadt (DSK)
Cape Town
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Taught English Literature (grade 6-12)
- Taught Business Economics (grades 10-12)
- Ran an extracurriculuar poetry group
Assistant Coordinator of Reading Programme for Visually Impaired
University of Cape Town
Cape Town
07.1997 - 08.1998
- Provided braille resources for visually impaired students
- Provided taped recordings of academic material
Education
Master of Education - Advanced Teaching
University of the People
2024 - 2026
Higher Diploma in Education (HDE) - English Literature & Economics
University of Cape Town
1996 - 1996
Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSOCSCI) - English Literature and Economics
University of Cape Town
01.1995
International Baccalaureate (IB) - Higher Chemistry, Higher Mathematics, Higher Biology, English, History and French
Waterford Kamhlaba, United World College of Southern Africa
01.1992
Skills
- Open Office
- Excel
- Curriculum development
- Piano accompaniment
- mentoring youth
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
French
Intermediate
B1
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Xhosa
Beginner
A1
SiSwati
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Ecotherapy certified byThe Earthbody Institute, USA.(2020).
- Food Security certified, Executive Course, Stellenbosch University (2014).
- Sustainable Cities certified, Executive Course, Stellenbosch University (2014).
Interests
- Swimming
- Singing & choirs
- Piano playing
- Dancing
- Walking
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Environmental Storytelling
Courses
- Project Management Level 1, (Coursera), 2022
- Personal Storytelling, Sue Hollingworth, 2018
- Storytelling in the Community, Sue Hollingworth, 2016
- Science Communication in the Media, UCT, 2008
References
- Dr Khosi Kubeka, Department of Social Development, University of Cape Town, khosikubeka@gmail.com, +2778 281 4256
- Prof. Barry Green, Former Director at African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, bwg@aims.ac.za, +2782 557 1335, www.aims.ac.za
- Dr Florrie Kerschbaumer, Natural Health Centre, florrie@iridology.co.za, +2782 552 9066
- Dena Robertson, Former Head of English (DSK), denbri@eircom.net, +353 87 617 5581
Timeline
Music appreciation Teacher
The Little School
01.2023 - 03.2024
English Literature Teacher (cover position)
Muizenberg High School
11.2018 - 12.2018
Class Teacher
Khanyisa Waldorf School
08.2017 - 09.2017
Environmental Storyteller & Facilitator
Earth Lessons NPO
07.2016 - 02.2022
Educational Curriculum Writer
various
03.2010 - 06.2017
Science Communication Junior Lecturer
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
07.2007 - 09.2014
Academic Editor
Various/AIMS/Department of Social Development, UCT
06.2007 - 11.2023
Home Carer
Consultus
08.2005 - 07.2006
Supply Teacher
Various - UK
04.2005 - 09.2006
English & History Teacher (Cover position)
St Joseph’s Marist Brothers
10.2004 - 12.2004
English Literature and Business Economics Teacher
Deutsche Schule Kapstadt (DSK)
01.2001 - 12.2003
Assistant Coordinator of Reading Programme for Visually Impaired
University of Cape Town
07.1997 - 08.1998
Master of Education - Advanced Teaching
University of the People
2024 - 2026
Higher Diploma in Education (HDE) - English Literature & Economics
University of Cape Town
1996 - 1996
Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSOCSCI) - English Literature and Economics
University of Cape Town
International Baccalaureate (IB) - Higher Chemistry, Higher Mathematics, Higher Biology, English, History and French
Waterford Kamhlaba, United World College of Southern Africa