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Desiree Jarvie

@desireejarvie

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Committed educator and experienced school leader focused on student progress.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role in education leadership or classroom teaching where I can lead teams, improve learner outcomes, and apply technology and strong organisational practices.

I am a committed educator with leadership experience across primary and secondary schools, having served as Head of Department, Operations Manager, and classroom teacher for Grades 4 through 10. I hold a Bachelor of Educational Honours and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, and I have managed teams, budgets, curriculum planning, and assessment while maintaining high professional and ethical standards.

I bring strong administrative and organisational skills, experience with Microsoft Office and school systems like SASAMS, and a passion for continuous learning and using technology to improve teaching and operations. I have a track record of coordinating programs, developing policies, and creating positive classroom environments that promote learner engagement and academic progress.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Grade 8-10 English Educator

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Hoërskool Dr Malan

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Teach Grade 8–10 English FAL, prepare lessons and manage classroom activities while maintaining discipline and supporting learner development since October 2023.

Lesson planning Classroom Management English FAL Microsoft Office Communication Organisation

Operations Manager

Ducks Country House

Jan 2023 - Sep 2023 (8 months)

Managed guest house operations including bookings, serving meals and accounting, and supervised staff to ensure service quality from January 2023 to September 2023.

Hospitality Management Staff Supervision Booking Accounting Customer Service Microsoft Office Organisation

Head of Department

Park Ridge Primary School

Feb 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 10 months)

Managed a department of 16 educators and 9 subjects, planned and evaluated academic progress, and coordinated curriculum and policies from February 2021 to December 2022.

Policy Development Budgeting Leadership

Grade 4 & Grade 6 English Educator

Park Ridge Primary School

Jan 2014 - Jan 2021 (7 years)

Taught Grade 4 and Grade 6 English, prepared lessons, coordinated grade-level activities and supported learner development from January 2014 to January 2021.

Lesson planning Classroom Management Communication