Experienced & caring educator and academic editor specializing in English Literature, Economics, and curriculum development for secondary education. Skilled in interactive musical storytelling, mentoring youth, and applying diverse teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Committed to fostering inclusive education and innovative teaching practices to support student growth and community development.
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Hi, I’m
Frances Aron
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
3
Certification
Work History
The Little School
Music appreciation Teacher
01.2023 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Elementary school classes for pre-school up to grade 6.
Various/AIMS/Department of Social Development, UCT
Academic Editor
06.2007 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Edited Masters' theses in mathematical sciences, music education & social development.
Earth Lessons NPO
Environmental Storyteller & Facilitator
07.2016 - 02.2022
Job overview
- 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
Muizenberg High School
English Literature Teacher (cover position)
11.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
- (grades 10 & 11).
Khanyisa Waldorf SchoolPlumstead, Cape Town
Class Teacher
08.2017 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Differentiated learning for grade 11..
various
Educational Curriculum Writer
03.2010 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Created lessons in Business Economics for MacMillian
- Created lessons in Economics for Cambridge University Press
- Created lessons in Events Management for Edge Media
VariousCape Town
Freelance Writer
11.2014 - 01.2017
Job overview
- wrote on various topics for the Big Issue SA, 2014-2017
- wrote for German publication on albinism
- wrote on nutrition for babies
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)Cape Town
Science Communication Junior Lecturer
07.2007 - 09.2014
Job overview
- 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.
Various - UK
Supply Teacher
04.2005 - 09.2006
Job overview
- taught at a selction of secondary modern schools in the UK
Consultus
Home Carer
08.2005 - 07.2006
Job overview
- 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.
St Joseph’s Marist BrothersRondebosch, Cape Town
English & History Teacher (Cover position)
10.2004 - 12.2004
Job overview
- Taught grades 10-12
VariousCape Town
Business Writer
01.2004 - 08.2004
Job overview
- Assistant Editor of Your Business Magazine, Cape Town
Deutsche Schule Kapstadt (DSK)Cape Town
English Literature and Business Economics Teacher
01.2001 - 12.2003
Job overview
- Taught English Literature (grade 6-12)
- Taught Business Economics (grades 10-12)
- Ran an extracurriculuar poetry group
University of Cape TownCape Town
Assistant Coordinator of Reading Programme for Visually Impaired
07.1997 - 08.1998
Job overview
- Provided braille resources for visually impaired students
- Provided taped recordings of academic material
Education
University of the People
Master of Education from Advanced Teaching
01.2026
University Overview
- Secondary school education
- Deliverable was on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) focusing on a Change Project for Eswatini.
- Capstone Project was on the gaps in ecoliteracy and ESD in secondary curricula in Eswatini.
University of Cape Town
Higher Diploma in Education (HDE) from English Literature & Economics
01.1996
University Overview
- Specialising in teaching secondary school English Literature & Economics
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Social Science from English Literature & Economics
01.1995
University Overview
Waterford Kamhlaba
International Baccalaureate
01.1992
University Overview
- Higher Maths, Biology & Chemistry.
- Subsidiary French, English & History.
Skills
- Open Office
- Excel
- Curriculum development
- Piano accompaniment
- Mentoring youth
Languages
English
French
Spanish
Xhosa
SiSwati
Certification
- Ecotherapy certified byThe Earthbody Institute, USA.(2020).
- Food Security certified, Executive Course, Stellenbosch University (2014).
- Sustainable Cities certified, Executive Course, Stellenbosch University (2014).
Languages
Languages
1,A1,1,A1,1,A1,3,B1,5,C1Education
Education
other,other,DistinctionCourses
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
Hobbies and interests
Hobbies and interests
- Swimming
- Singing & choirs
- Piano playing
- Dancing
- Walking
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Environmental Storytelling
References
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
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Quote
The future is not there in front of us, but inside us. Joanna Macy
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
Freelance Writer
Various
11.2014 - 01.2017
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
Business Writer
Various
01.2004 - 08.2004
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
University of the People
Master of Education from Advanced Teaching
University of Cape Town
Higher Diploma in Education (HDE) from English Literature & Economics
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Social Science from English Literature & Economics
Waterford Kamhlaba
International Baccalaureate