2. PERSONAL SUMMARY
An ambitious,creative andhighlymotivatedindividual,whohasa passionforchildrenand
education. Helpingyoungpeople torealise theirpotential talentandpotentialandan
uncompromisingcommitmenttoqualitytothe institutionwithwhomIamemployedgivingof my
bestat all timesandbringingaboutgoodinterrelational skillswithparentsandstaff alike.Havinga
proventrack recordof care and patience withchildrenthatrequire individual attentionbyproviding
an enjoyable educational experiencefor parentsandchildrenalike,anda comprehensive
understandingof the rightthatall children have arightto fair and appropriate education.
adhered to within the confines of national education thereby creating a space conducive for
maximizingpersonal developmentandgrowth.Ensuringthatchildrenare treatedfairly,andwiththe
respect that they deserve as human beings. Attaining this would be achieved by ensuring good
boundaries and ensuring fair discipline procedures and routine
STRENGTHS:Deadline Led
Time Efficient,DecisionMaking,AnEye for Detail ,ExcellentCommunicator,Tactful &articulate
ProblemSolving,Administrative Organising, TeamPlayerConflictResolution,Professional
Mannerisms,Integrity,Managingof staff
REFERENCEQUOTES
From current fellow Lecturer / Pastor ElderFrom the Baptist Theological
College of Southern Africa Currently pastoring and lecturing in Vose Baptist
College Australia: . Gordon has leadership ability and exercises a significant role amongst
fellow people in the church. He has proven to be one who earns the respect of those who come into
contact with him.
He is a man of integrity, and works according to Christian ethics and principles.
Gordon is a likable person. He is hard working and loyaland notafraid to commit himself to a cause.
He holds strong convictions and adheres to these with a great measure of personal discipline.
CAREER STATEMENT
Gordon Matthews, prior to being in Education was a Pastor to two churches
spanning a period of 9 years and prior to that a period of 23 years in retail sales
and management and has in this time learned the importance of patience
perseveranceand determination in achieving his goals and aspirations
3. EMPLOYMENTSUMMARY
Employers Period Position
Unemployed Nov2015 - Present
Arrows of Destiny C.A. Jan 2014–Dec 2015 Supervising Educator/ Pastoral Oversight
Allen Glen High Jan 2013 Dec 2013 Educator
Belvedere Remedial
School
Jan 2011 – Dec
2012
Educator
EMPLOYMENTHISTORY
PRESENTLY UNEMPLOYED
CURRENTLY (UNEMLOYED)
PROFESSIONAL
1. ARROWS of DESTINY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY. (January 2014–December
2015)
Educator and Pastoraloversight
Teaching all subjects intermediate phase.
Curriculum oversight.
Parent talks and Sport facilitation
Fund raising and growing kids exponentially.
Position1:- Educator/Facilitator
Teachingall subjectsfromGrade 2 to Grade 7/8
Maths, Social Science,English,Afrikaans,LiteratureandCreative Writing,EconomicsScience.
Position2:- OversightandleadershipinDiscipline implementationof systemsandprocedures.
Position3:- Pastoral Oversightandassessmentof children’sabilitiesandanydisabilitiesi.e.
A.DD./A.D.H.D,Behavioral andsocial status.
Counselingof childrenandparents,(Whenrequestedornecessary.)
Arbitrational meetingsbetweenstaff inaneventof resolutionmanagement
2. ALLEN GLEN HIGH SCHOOL
4. 8th
January 2013 – 7th
December 2013
Educator
Subject: English Grade 8,9,10
Duties and Responsibilities:
To educate grade eight, nine, and ten in English
To help children meet their potential through positive reinforcement in an academic
and educational field.
Extra murals include athletic and rugby coaching. Soccer, Student Christian
Association. Helping children through discipline and personal growth academically
and personally.
Participation as a Swimming coach, and public speaking
3. Belvedere Remedial School (January 2011 –December 2012)
EDUCATOR
Subjects:Life Skills,Life Orientation.Social Science,andEconomicManagementSystems.
Dutiesandresponsibilities:Toeducate grade nine specialeducational needstochildrenwith
learningandbehavioural needs.Tohelpchildrenmeettheirpotentialthrough positive
reinforcement.
Englishhome language andsecondslanguage andAfrikaansSecondlanguage.
Extra muralsinclude athleticandrugbycoaching.ChessandStudentChristianAssociation.Helping
childrenthroughdiscipline andpersonal growthacademicallyandpersonally.
Interests:
Singing,Drama,Reading,Swimming&Walking
Currentlyinworshipgroupatthe JourneyChurchandJewsforJesus
Life GroupLeader
CareerStatement
“I feel thatmygreateststrengthsare firstlymyabilitytoprovide awealthof experiencewhenit
comesto interpersonal skills,andencouragingandgrowingchildrenexponentiallyensuringsafer
and faireducation.Childrenare the future of ourcountry andwe have beengiventhe mammoth
task to trainour childrentoensure afuture that wouldrequire potentialself confidence and
motivationforabetterSouthAfrica
Academic Qualifications
Degree / Diploma / Certificate Institution & Year
Pastoral Diploma College Advanced Christian Education (1990
– 1991)
5. Honors Degree Theology Baptist College of S.A. 2004 -2007
Post Grad Certificate in Education UNISA 2010 – 2012
Computer Skills
MS Basic Excel
MS Basic Word
MS PowerPoint Word Perfect
Other Skills
Public speaking Coaching soccer swimming rugby
Preaching
Interests and Hobbies
Swimming Singing
walking Musicals and theatre
acting Reading
Personal Details
Nationality: South African
Date of Birth: 05 May 1963 Cell: 082 744 2485
ID Number: 6305055095084 E-mail: gordonmatthewsministries@gmail.com
Single
Package Requirements
R 25 000.
Notice Period
Immediately available
