Ruan Barnard

Experience

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  The Vaal High School

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2017

  Teacher

  English 9 & Physical Education 8-12Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.

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  Aston Educational Group

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  ESL Teacher

  Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.Created new lesson plans, once every 2 weeks, based on course objectives. Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group. Show less

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  China Maple Leaf Educational Systems 中国枫叶教育集团

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

  Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups 3 times weekly.Created and managed strategies for students with Social Emotional Needs (SEN) to define learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals. Show less

  • Co-Head of Inclusion

    Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

  • English Teacher

    Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
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  Churchill School & College

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2023

  Physical Education Teacher

  Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior, and students would receive 10 minutes of 'move around' time.Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to arrange of neurodiversity students. Show less