Brandon van Wyk
@brandonvanwyk
Educator and sales-driven professional blending teaching expertise with business development experience.
What I'm looking for
I am an educator and business-minded professional with a Bachelor of Education from the University of Pretoria, specializing in Business Studies, Sport Management, Movement Studies, Sport Psychology, and Life Orientation. My career spans classroom teaching, coaching, and client-facing sales roles across South Africa, the UK, and Romania, demonstrating adaptability and strong interpersonal skills.
I have designed and delivered curriculum and practical lessons in Physical Education, Business Studies, Mathematics, and Social Science, while also coaching school sports teams and leading assessment and planning as a subject leader. In parallel, I have supported business growth in sales development and account management roles, building relationships, prospecting leads, and delivering tailored trade and SaaS solutions for international clients.
I am a committed lifelong learner, holding a Personal Training Certificate and rugby coaching and safety certifications, and I approach work with resilience, teamwork, and a goal-driven mindset aimed at contributing meaningfully to organizational success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Physical Education Teacher
Cambridge School of Bucharest
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Designed and delivered engaging PE lessons that promoted teamwork, discipline, and lifelong fitness values across diverse student groups. Improved student participation and fostered holistic development through tailored activities and classroom leadership.
Account Manager
TecEx
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Managed international client relationships and delivered tailored trade solutions under high-pressure conditions, improving account satisfaction and retention. Coordinated cross-border communications and service delivery for global clients.
Business Studies Subject Leader
Court Moor Secondary School
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Led Business Studies curriculum planning and assessment strategies, coordinating teaching teams to achieve strong academic outcomes. Managed lesson delivery and teacher collaboration to improve student performance.
Physical Education & Social Science Teacher
Nelspruit Primary School
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Delivered PE and Social Sciences instruction, fostering problem-solving, logical reasoning, and holistic student engagement. Encouraged resilience and teamwork through classroom activities and mentoring.
Sales Development Representative
Playroll
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Supported business growth through prospecting, lead generation, and relationship management, building knowledge of global workforce solutions and SaaS sales strategies. Contributed to pipeline growth and qualified leads for sales teams.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Education, Education (Business Studies; Sport Management; Sport Psychology)
Bachelor of Education with specializations in Business Studies, Sport Management, and Sport Psychology completed at the University of Pretoria.
ETA College
Personal Training Certificate, Personal Training
Completed a Personal Training Certificate through ETA College in Gauteng, Centurion.
Court Moor School
Business Studies Subject Leader, Education / Business Studies
2022 - 2023
Served as Business Studies Subject Leader and led curriculum planning and assessment strategies.
Nelspruit High School
National Senior Certificate, General Secondary Education
Obtained the National Senior Certificate with subjects including Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Business Studies, Geography, and Engineering Graphics & Design.
Cambridge School of Bucharest
Physical Education Teacher, Physical Education
Worked as a Physical Education teacher designing and delivering PE lessons that promoted teamwork, discipline, and lifelong fitness.
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