Frances Aron
Teacher & Editor
Mbabane
Summary
Dedicated individual successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Brings wealth of knowledge and experience to organizations requiring interpretation and translation services. Committed to providing quality service and results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Language Consultant
AIMS-SENEGAL
09.2011 - 09.2011
- Evaluated educational materials for relevance and effectiveness for the sister AIMS Institute.
Academic Editor & Freelancer
University of Cape Town/various
01.2017 - Current
- Member OF SAFREA
- Masters' theses
- Feature articles
- Online
Music Education Teacher
The Little School, Pine Valley
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Pre-school- grade 6
- Music appreciation
- Voice
- Recorder
- Piano
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom.
Director
Earth Lesson NGO
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Interactive storytelling with school children
- On anti poaching, conservation & wildfires
- Www.ecostorytelling.org
English Literature Teacher
Muizenberg High School
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Relief teaching
- Grade 11 &12
Remedial Class Teacher
Khanyisa Waldorf School
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Special needs' teaching
- Relief teaching
- Grade 11
Junior Lecturer
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
07.2007 - 10.2014
- English & Science Communication
- ESL learners
- Academic editor
Educational Writer
MacMillan, Cambridge Uni. Press, Edge Media
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Supply English Teacher
Buckingham Secondary Modern
01.2005 - 06.2006
Grades 6-12
Home Carer
Consultus
07.2005 - 04.2006
Cared for clients with brain injury, cerebral palsy, dementia and widower etc
English & History Teacher
St Joseph's Marist Brothers
10.2004 - 12.2004
- Relief Teaching
Features' Writer & Assistant Editor
Business
01.2004 - 07.2004
- Small to medium business magazine
English literature & Economics Teacher
Deutsche Schule Kapstadt (DSK)
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Grades 6-12
Assistant Coordinator of Reading Programme
University of Cape Town Disability Unit
07.1997 - 08.1998
- Prepared study material in braille for visually impaired students;
- Ran reading programme - taped readings of study material
Education
Master of Education - Advanced Teaching
University of The People
03-2026
Higher Diploma in Education - English & Economics
University of Cape Town
Cape Town11.1996
Bachelor of Social Sciences - English & Economics
University of Cape Town
Cape Town12-1995
International Baccalaureate (IB) - Higher Chemistry, Higher Maths, Higher Biology
Waterford Kamhlaba, United World College of Southern Africa
Eswatini12-1992
Skills
Open Office
Excel
Creative writing
Language teaching
Cross-cultural communication
Leadership qualities
Certification
Food Security, 07/01/14, Stellenbosch University, Sustainability Institute, Executive Course
Extra-Curricular Activities
Choir leader, 09/01/23, 05/01/24, Ran a small choir.
Interests
Hiking
swimming
yoga
dancing
environmental issues
singing
piano
composing
creative writing
storytelling
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/11/74
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African/British
- Marital Status: single
References
- Dena Robertson, High School English, Cape Town, Letterkenny, Ireland, +353876175581, denbri@eircom.net
- Khosi Kubeka, Social Development, Cape Town, +27782814256, khosi.kubeka@gmail.com
- Lynne Teixiera, AIMS, Cape Town, +27735008163, lynne@aims.ac.za
Timeline
Music Education Teacher
The Little School, Pine Valley
01.2023 - 04.2024
Director
Earth Lesson NGO
01.2019 - 12.2023
English Literature Teacher
Muizenberg High School
10.2018 - 12.2018
Academic Editor & Freelancer
University of Cape Town/various
01.2017 - Current
Remedial Class Teacher
Khanyisa Waldorf School
01.2016 - 06.2016
Language Consultant
AIMS-SENEGAL
09.2011 - 09.2011
Junior Lecturer
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
07.2007 - 10.2014
Educational Writer
MacMillan, Cambridge Uni. Press, Edge Media
07.2007 - 08.2008
Home Carer
Consultus
07.2005 - 04.2006
Supply English Teacher
Buckingham Secondary Modern
01.2005 - 06.2006
English & History Teacher
St Joseph's Marist Brothers
10.2004 - 12.2004
Features' Writer & Assistant Editor
Business
01.2004 - 07.2004
English literature & Economics Teacher
Deutsche Schule Kapstadt (DSK)
01.2001 - 12.2003
Assistant Coordinator of Reading Programme
University of Cape Town Disability Unit
07.1997 - 08.1998
Master of Education - Advanced Teaching
University of The People
Higher Diploma in Education - English & Economics
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Social Sciences - English & Economics
University of Cape Town
International Baccalaureate (IB) - Higher Chemistry, Higher Maths, Higher Biology
Waterford Kamhlaba, United World College of Southern Africa