liezl heideman

I am Liezl Heideman and I have been teaching for 26 years in a variety of settings from Reception, Year 1, to Art. My passion in life is simple and is teaching, running, and art.  I am a very enthusiastic and hands-on teacher who loves experimenting with different methods of teaching.  I have taught in South Africa, Botswana, and Nigeria which has given me a great deal of experience.  I paint murals and share my talent when events take place at school for example Book Day, Christmas Production, International Days, and many more.  I consider myself as a very caring teacher who always puts the needs of the students first and will go the extra mile at all times.

THE REGENT PRIMARY SCHOOL                                    JANUARY 2020 – PRESENT

Maitama, Abuja

POSITION HELD                                                             Year 1 Teacher & Art Specialist

DUTIES                                                                         -      Teaching Art Lessons

• Lesson Planning
• Assessments
• Work Displays throughout the school
• Concert/Assembly props and backdrops
• Extra Art Lessons 
• Event organisation

GET AHEAD PROJECT                                                    JANUARY 2016 – DECEMBER 2019

Queenstown, South Africa

POSITION HELD                                                             Art Teacher (Gr 1 – 7)

DUTIES                                                                         -      Teaching Art Lessons

• Lesson Planning
• Assessments
• Work Displays throughout the school
• Concert props and backdrops
• Eisteddfod entries
• Athletics Coach
• Extra Art Lessons (twice per week)
• Event organisation:  Entrepreneurs Day
• Student Art Auction

LAGOS PREPARATORY PRIVATE SCHOOL                         JULY 2008 – DECEMBER 2015  

Lagos, Nigeria

POSITION HELD                                                             Head of Faculty / Group Leader (TLR Post)

                                                                                          Grade R Teacher

                                                                                           Design & Tech Teacher

                                                                                          HOD: Arts & Leisure Faculty

                                                                                          Head of House (HOH)

DUTIES                                                                         -      All administration relevant to Arts; Music; 

• Design/Technology; Physical Education
• Lesson planning
• Curriculum & planning correlation
• Faculty meetings
• Overseeing performance management 
• Class visits & teacher assessments
• Athletics Coach (Gr R – Year 9)
• International & local sports activities
• Event Co-ordination – Sports Day, Talent hunt, Book day.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
• Parent Teachers Association Committee
• Governing Body Committee Member
• Head of House – Parent-Teacher meetings re: discipline, student performance problems.

PINELANDS NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL                          JULY 2007 – JUNE 2008

Pinelands, Cape Town

POSITION HELD                                                             HOD: FOUNDATION PHASE

                                                                                          GRADE R TEACHER

DUTIES                                                                         -      Faculty meetings

• Term planning
• Weekly planning
• Curriculum updates 
• Curriculum & planning correlation
• Event management (sports days etc.)
• Lesson planning
• Overseeing performance management 
• Class visits & teacher assessments
• School Art displays (boards and foyers)
• Senior Leadership Committee Member
• Head of Athletics
• Fundraising: foundation phase and pre-primary events

GET AHEAD PROJECT                                                    JANUARY 2005 – JUNE 2007

Queenstown, South Africa

POSITION HELD                                                             Grade R Teacher

                                                                                          Inventory Co-coordinator

DUTIES                                                                         -      Development and implantation: Grade R 

Foundation Programme

• Budget, managing & order of all textbooks and materials
• Art programme:  Grade R – Grade 4
• Assistant Athletics Coach:  Grades 8, 9 & 10 boys
• International Sponsor Committee Member: ensuring that visiting international sponsors receive souvenirs from the learners sponsored by said visitor.

GLEN AIR CHRISTIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL                JANUARY 1998 – DECEMBER 2004

Queenstown, South Africa

POSITION HELD                                                             HOD: Junior School

Grade R Teacher

Inventory Manager

DUTIES                                                                         -    Development & implementation: Grade R

                                                                                             Foundation Programme

• Co-ordination & collection: school fees, accounts for Junior School 
• Overseeing weekly individual teacher planning files
• Parent Teacher Association:  staff representative, coordinating PTA meetings and facilitating parent-teacher problem-solving. 
• Inventory coordinator:  budget, manage and order all textbooks and materials. 
• Art programme:  Grades R, 4 and 5
• Athletics coach (senior primary)
• Assistant netball coach (Grades 7, 8 and 9)

HIGH / SCOPE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME – 2004 – 2006

QUALIFICATION                                                            NQRF Level 4 (Distinction)

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL                                                     1991 – 1996

QUALIFICATION                                                            Senior Certificate

SUBJECTS COMPLETED                                                  English, Afrikaans, Art, Biology, Geography, 

                                                                                             Typing

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS                                     Distinction in Fine Art

                                                                                    2nd Team Netball

                                                                                   Athletics – track & cross-country teams