1. Sandra Mary Duncan
1070 Sardis Cove Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, 28270 | 980-298-3836 | sandz_duncan@hotmal.com
Professional Summary
I am a globally experienced teacher who has worked with many different student types,
personalities and skills. I taught in South Africa for 7 years before moving to the USA for a
new teaching experience. I have taught in the USA for 4 years so far and have gained
knowledge, skills and a love for global teaching. I am passionate about creating classroom
experiences where learners are challenged and encouraged to be critical thinkers and
creative problem solvers. I work hard to promote lifelong learning in the classroom by
being a lifelong learner myself. I work well with others, am hard working, reliable and
always look forward to feedback from more experienced teachers.
Education
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION | 2010 | UNISA
· Major: Intermediate Education (4th – 9th grade)
· In 2005 I completed 8 courses with my major being Music and Music theory. In 2006 I
switched to majoring in Education. I completed 40 modules relating to Education with my
subject majors in English and History. I completed my degree through full-time
correspondence whilst working and teaching at Norkem Park Primary School at the same
time.
HONORS DEGREE | 2011 | UNISA
· Degree focus: Inclusive Education for learners with learning disabilities.
· South Africa offers a 2 year bridging course of study which is required in order to begin
your Master’s degree. Inclusive Education allowed me to investigate and study how to
support learners with learning disabilities by making use of technologies, manipulatives
and strategies to improve their learning.
Skills & Abilities
 Managing a classroom for diverse populations of learners
 Experience with instructional design
 Strong collaborator
 Tailoring curriculum plans
 Inquiry-based learning
 Student-centered learning
 Creative learning strategies
 Effective time management

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 Fostering use of technology to create student designed online presentations
 Classroom discipline
 Age-appropriate lesson planning
 Diverse classroom settings
 Encouraging critical thinking and creative problem solving
Experience
SALES WOMAN | TEAM CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE, EMPANGENI, SOUTH AFRICA| 01/2003 TO 09/2004
· I was responsible for sells, customer care and organizing booths within the store.
BIBLE SALES | CUM CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | 01/2005 TO 08/2005
· I was responsible for selling bibles, customer care and organizing booths within the store.
EDUCATOR | NORKEM PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | 09/2005 TO
06/2012
· Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of
creative role-playing exercises.
· Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support
school reading programs.
· Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a
variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
· Organized grade records to increase reference speed.
· Developed and taught lessons on relevant children’s books, poems, movies and themes to
promote student interest.
· Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
· Reported on student’s progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
· Assigned homework and quizzes with written corresponding keys.
· Taught an average of 30 students per class.
· Have experience in teaching all curriculum content for grades 3, 4, 5, and 7.
· Successfully implemented positive behavioral systems within the classroom to promote
positive, self-reflective responses to behavior.
· Grade chair/leader of grade 4: Responsible for collaborating all areas of study, leading my
fellow teachers to stay on track as well as to meet long term goals, collecting and
analyzing grades from each teacher for each grading period, and creating pacing guides
for each area of study.
· Attending training on new district/provincial curriculum as well as other workshops
related to specific area content, student support, and practical ideas for improving
student work/participation.

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· Responsible for creating alternative teaching strategies to support learners with learning
difficulties.
· After school responsibilities included coaching cricket, choir, recorder and netball.
· Attending/helping with after school activities such as sports fairs, competitions and
concerts.
EDUCATOR | UNION COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS |FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MONROE, NC,
USA | 09/2012 TO CURRENT
· Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of
creative role-playing exercises.
· Introduced special outreach programs to increase the schools interest in community
service.
· Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support
school reading programs.
· Developed programs and lessons to increase interest in higher learning.
· Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon variety
of instructional techniques and technologies.
· Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional programs which
are consistent with UCPS regulations and Board of Educational goals.
· Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and
team-work community service projects.
· Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
· Reported on student’s progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
· Graded tests and papers and recorded grades online.
· Organized grade records to increase reference speed.
· Assigned homework assignments and quizzes and wrote corresponding keys.
· Taught an average of 24 students per class.
· Developed and taught lessons on relevant children’s books, poems, movies and themes to
promote student interest.
· Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
· Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
· Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games
and outdoor recreational activities.
· Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities.
· Assessed student’s reading levels using MClass and Leveled Reading passages.
· Created, updated and followed Personal Educational Plans for students with difficulties in
specific learning areas.
· Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.

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· Students were encouraged to develop their planning and understanding of technology
through assignments allowing them to design online presentations and projects.
· Students used many different online sites to build knowledge: FrontRow, Google
Classroom, Culturegrams, Dreambox, Kahoot and Quizziz.
· Have experience navigating and implementing Promethean board technology.
· Have experience in teaching all curriculum content for grades 3, 4 and 5.
· Successfully implemented positive behavioral systems within the classroom to promote
positive, self-reflective responses to behavior.
· Completed training courses, specifically Mathematics, to keep up-to-date with new
teaching methods and developments in the field.
· Attending training on new district curriculum as well as other workshops related to
specific area content, student support, and practical ideas for improving student
work/participation.
· Responsible for creating alternative teaching strategies to support learners with learning
difficulties.
· Boosting global and cultural awareness by providing students with access to lessons
focused on global and cultural topics.
· Attending/helping with after school activities such as concerts.