Business and Investment
JD Gerber
Secondary School Teacher
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dynamic and passionate Commerce and Business Studies teacher with extensive knowledge in developing and implementing diverse learning experiences to engage students and help them master subject content. A talent for bringing the classroom to life with real-world examples and project-based learning. Creative and flexible with a willingness to innovate and implement progressive pedagogy. Detail-oriented and skilled in student and course data analysis to make effective decisions on future plans and materials. Well-versed in technology of education.
Overview
12
12
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Teacher
The Scots College
Sydney , NSW
2017.01 - Current
- Promote progressive learning in Year 9 and 10 Commerce and Year 11 and 12 Business Studies by developing and teaching engaging lessons.
- Program design and resource development for new Commerce syllabus with focus on experiential learning.
- Coordinate Commerce and Business Studies with focus on assessments, student progress and course development.
- Assist department with administrative tasks and technology integration in classrooms.
- Support student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organisation.
- Guide and assist students of Fairfax House academically, pastorally and spiritually as non-resident boarding tutor while creating safe and enjoyable house environment.
- Plan and host various events as member of Scots College Institute of Business and Economics.
- Rugby coach in lower opens.
High School Teacher
Curro Holdings
Hermanus , South Africa
2012.01 - 2016.12
- Plan and teach engaging lessons for Grade 9 Economic and Management Science, Grade 10 -12 Business Studies and Grade 10 - 12 Computer Application Technology.
- Implement subject-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum as Head of Faculty.
- Member of School Management Team assisting in areas of school administration, timetabling, marketing and ICT.
- Plan and implement staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills during Tablet Integration Project.
- Golf organiser, cricket scorer, rugby and hockey coach.
Primary School Teacher
Elandia Laerskool
Johannesburg , South Africa
2010.01 - 2011.12
- Establish ICT curriculum and develop programs for Grade 1 - 7.
- Plan and teach ICT content and skills to students in Grade 1 - 7.
- Create and teach engaging lessons in Economic and Management Science as well as Technology for Grade 7 students to meet Core Curriculum Outcomes.
- Design, budget and oversee implementation of new ICT teaching resources at school.
- Support student leadership team through regular meetings, leadership development and mentoring.
- Soccer organiser and opens coach.
Education
BEd Hons in Education Leadership And Management -
University Of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 2014.01 - 2016.12
PGCE Majoring in Business And Commerce -
University Of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 2013.01 - 2015.12
BCom Majoring in Economics -
University Of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 2008.01 - 2012.12
Diploma in Computer Programming And Design -
Computer Training University
Johannesburg, South Africa 2002.01 - 2002.11
Skills
Program Development
Interests
Technology
Educational Research
Sport
Cooking
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded technology integration project (Laerskool Elandia)
- Policy and procedure development during school expansion (Curro Hermanus)
- Redesign of Commerce program (The Scots College)
Quote
It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do.
Molère
References
Brian Wall
HOD Economics & Business Studies – The Scots College
b.wall@tsc.nsw.edu.au
0415 070 193
Timeline
Secondary School Teacher
The Scots College
2017.01 - Current
BEd Hons in Education Leadership And Management -
University Of Pretoria
2014.01 - 2016.12
PGCE Majoring in Business And Commerce -
University Of South Africa
2013.01 - 2015.12
High School Teacher
Curro Holdings
2012.01 - 2016.12
Primary School Teacher
Elandia Laerskool
2010.01 - 2011.12
BCom Majoring in Economics -
University Of South Africa
2008.01 - 2012.12
Diploma in Computer Programming And Design -
Computer Training University
2002.01 - 2002.11