MICAYLA FILLIS
@micaylafillis
I build engaging drama and English curricula that help students achieve exceptional results.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At HD Qingdao Bilingual International School, I teach Dramatic Arts, poetry, prose, and English Literature to grades 6–8 in an international bilingual environment. I develop curricula, lesson plans, study guides, and learning materials from scratch for learners with varying English proficiency.
I created an Advanced English Literature Studies curriculum centred on critical reading, textual analysis, and evaluative writing. I also coached a student to an 88% result in the LAMDA Grade 4 Acting Exam and mentor middle-school students.
Previously at Brylin Independent Learning Center, I taught Dramatic Arts and Creative Arts, designed CAPS-aligned examinations, directed school plays, chaired the choir, and achieved a 100% Matric subject pass rate across 2021–2022. I also served as an interim Dramatic Arts District Cluster Leader, supporting moderation, educator communication, and Department of Education liaison.
My teaching experience spans South Africa, South Korea, and China, including leading foreign-teacher training at ECC Nam-Gwangju. I bring a background in English Literature, History, Drama, physical performance, and directing to curriculum design, student mentorship, and arts production.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
DramaticArts Teacher
HD Qingdao Bilingual International School
Sep 2024 - Present (2 years)
Teaching DramaticArts, Poetry, Prose, and English Literature to middle school students, developing curriculum and learning materials, and mentoring students.
DramaticArts Secretary
Eastern Cape High School Educators
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Recorded and distributed meeting minutes to cluster leadership and facilitated external moderation of learner portfolios.
DramaticArts Educator & CreativeArts Educator
Brylin Independent Learning Center
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Taught DramaticArts to grades 10-12 and CreativeArts to grades 8-9, designed CAPS-aligned exams, directed school plays, and achieved 100% Matric pass rate.
Register Teacher to Grade 8 students
Brylin Independent Learning Center
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Responsible for student care, administrative duties, behavior management, communication with parents, and documentation and reporting.
Interim DramaticArts District Cluster Leader
Department of Education
Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (3 months)
Set meetings and deadlines for teacher moderation and served as liaison between educators and the Department of Education.
English Teacher
English Centre for Children (ECC)
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Taught English to elementary and middle school students, served as head foreign teacher, and developed lesson plans and assessments.
Tutor & Teacher's Assistant
Rhodes University
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Provided vocal training for stage performance using Arthur Lessac's Kinesensic method and assisted first-year Theatre Making students.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Rhodes University
Honors, Drama
2019 - 2019
Grade: Distinction
Honors in Drama with Distinction, specializing in Physical Performance and Directing, completed in 2019.
Rhodes University
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, History and Drama
2015 - 2018
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, History and Drama from Rhodes University, completed in 2018.
Alexander Road High School
High School Diploma, General
2010 - 2014
Secondary education at Alexander Road High School, Port Elizabeth, from 2010 to 2014.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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