Teacher of 35 years,currently teaching at a British International School.What type of job are you looking for? Education What nationality are you? South African, though lived in Namibia for 21 years before leaving to work abroad. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? Mother tongue: Afrikaans/English/Mandorin What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I would like to return to Namibia after an absence of 20 years. What countries have you worked in? South Africa, Namibia, Taiwan, U.K., Saudi Arabia What countries do you have a visa to work in? Right now only Saudi Arabia. What field do you currently work in? Education What fields have you worked in before? Only education. What qualifications do you hold? Degree in education; TEFL diploma Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Formal education as I find it easier to work within a certain curriculum. Describe the benefits of working with others I have had extreme success working in a communial environment as it benefits my skills. Describe the benefits of working alone Tutoring individual pupils have been a great success in my experience especially students with learning disabilities. What was your worst working experience? Saudi Arabia where females are totally isolated. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? To build excellent relationships with students and parents to make teaching most enjoyable. What unique skills do you have? Communicating with young and old. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? To teach somewhere in the country-side in Namibia in peaceful environment where the teacher and students all feel at peace with the outside world and nature. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? To discover and develop pupils to their full potential. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? When members of the staff do not understand each other and their different needs. Please replace this with a question of your own Is their a sensible principal who would like to appoint me and let me show him/her my full potential as well as using my expertise. How can potential employers contact you? E-mail address: jolouw00@hotmail.com OR 00966 530205254 | 
