Ivan Botha
Mathematics Teacher & Coordinator
Sector: Business Consulting and Services
Member Since, July 4, 2023Open To Work
About Me
Passionate about learning and development, I bring diverse skills and experiences to drive results.
– 7 years of expertise in financial planning, delivering effective solutions and strategies for clients.
– 3 years as an English teacher, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to engage diverse audiences.
– 4 years in education management, overseeing training programs, curriculum development, and projects to enhance the learning experience.
– MBA candidate at HULT International Business School, combining academic pursuit with practical knowledge.
– A creative problem solver with a strong work ethic, inspiring others to reach their full potential.
– Proven ability to adapt to new challenges, continuously expanding my knowledge and skills.
I am committed to contributing to organizational growth and success through my passion for learning and development.
Education
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Master of Business Administration with Specialisation in Project Management , Business Administration, Management and Operations (2022 - 2024) Hult International Business School
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Bachelor of Arts - BA, General Studies (2019 - 2022) Amity University
Grade: First Division Foundation in Language | Behavioral Science | Society and Social Problems | Communication Skills | Social Research Methods | Social Psychology | Computer Applications | Political Science | Economic and Political Structure | Health and Society | Gender and Development
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Postgraduate Diploma Financial Planning, Financial Planning and ServicesPostgraduate Diploma Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Services (2014 - 2014) University of the Free State
Grade: Module 1 - Pass LFPE5800: Financial Planning Environment: Compliance | Legislation | Financial Management | Financial Calculations | Economics | Tax
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Engineering Science, Engineering (2012 - 2022) Port Elizabeth Technikon
Grade: N3: Pass Motion, power, and energy | Moments | Forces | Friction | Heat | Hydraulics | Electricity | Chemistry
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Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Services (2009 - 2011) Milpark School of Financial Services
Grade: NQF 6: Pass Apply knowledge of legislation, compliance, and ethics in a financial planning context in South Africa. Examine and comment on the changing nature of the financial planning environment in South Africa in terms of structure and role players, regulation, and consumer needs. Apply knowledge of legislation, taxation, economics, and accepted financial planning principles to best meet the financial requirements and goals of an individual. Apply knowledge of legislation, taxation, and business principles to advise an entity on insurance and investment solutions.
Work & Experience
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Royal International School (2023 - Present ) Mathematics Teacher & Coordinator
Mathematics Teacher & Coordinator with a focus on real-world applications, development, and projects. Curriculum mapping, systems, and resource support.
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eGroup (2022 - 2023 ) Project Manager
Responsible for faculty training and development. Managing teams of content developers, animators, and designers for new programs, updating existing curricula, and liaising with all departments to ensure effective communication between teams to meet project deadlines.
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Apax Leaders (2020 - 2022 ) Training Manager
Manage and support the training team. Ensure quality and continuous development of trainers and teachers. Assist with new program updates in terms of training and rollout. Support to the Head of Program and Training, Liaise with recruitment to ensure a smooth transition from training to the classroom for all new teachers.
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Apax Leaders (2018 - 2022 ) Teacher Trainer
– Train new ESL teachers on programs, technologies, and methodologies. – Write training reports – Help develop training – CCTV Observations for new teachers – Mentor Role for new teachers – Support with other projects – Act as a point of contact for trainees and new teachers – Solving problems that arise during training People Skills - Desire to help people improve, patience, empathy, and humor Leadership – positive attitude, takes the initiative, self-reliant, always available, self-sacrificing Management Skills – organized, able to multitask, efficient, flexible Communication - reliable, transparent, speaking in front of groups of people
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Apax Leaders (2017 - 2020 ) STEM Curriculum Team Lead and Head Teacher
Successfully developed and implemented a STEM curriculum, improving student engagement and learning outcomes. Through this program, we were able to drive more sales and center growth across the country. Led a team of teachers, driving improvements in teaching strategies, student performance, and center growth.
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i2 International Institute of Education (2016 - 2017 ) English Teacher
Teach English to Chinese students aged 3 and up
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RB Financial Advisory Services (2008 - 2015 ) Paraplanner
Managed investment portfolios and retirement planning, optimizing financial performance for clients.
Honors & awards
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2023 MBA - Dean's List
Achieved an average GPA of 3.9/4 in my 1st semester of MBA at HULT International Business School