Tracy Michau
I am an experienced Afrikaans as well as Natural Sciences & Technology teacher. My aim is to instil a love for reading, languages, learning and a burning sense of curiosity in my learners by providing them with current, relevant and exciting resources and learning experiences.
Teaching Experience
Afrikaans & Natural Sciences teacher
Teach Afrikaans, First Additional Language for Grade 6 learners as well as Natural Sciences & Technology for Grade 4 learners.
Librarian teacher
Ensuring that the Library is the heart of the school by creating a peaceful, welcoming and orderly environment where learners can get lost in a fictional adventure, or expand their knowledge with a variety of non-fiction books.
Afrikaans teacher
Taught Afrikaans, First Additional Language for Grade 6 learners.
Social Sciences and Life Skills teacher
Taught Geography, History and Life Skills for Grade 5 learners.
Afrikaans teacher
Taught Afrikaans, First Additional Language for Grade 5 learners.
Mathematics teacher
Taught Mathematics, Life Skills and Afrikaans, First additional Language for Grade 4 learners.
Economic Management Sciences teacher
Taught EMS and Accounting for Grade 8 & Grade 9 in both Afrikaans and English.
Education
North-West University of Potchefstroom
With Honorary Colours
Accredited Assessor in Outcomes-Based Assessment Diploma
Grenswag High School
Average: 83% with 5 distinctions
Skills
- Netball
- Coaching (2014 - present)
- Umpiring (C+ Grading)
- Coordinating school netball (2018 - present)
- Hockey
- Coaching (2016 - present)
- Umpiring (Level 0)
- Athletics coach (2015-2018)
- Computer research (2015)
- Melo-drama coach (2014)
- Library (2018 - present)
- Care club committee (2019)
- Fundraising committee (2019)
- Virtual teaching (2020)
- Providing support lessons (2015-present)
- Acting Department Head for IS-Phase: Academics (2023-present)
- School Management Team member (2023-present)
- School Assessment Team member (2023-present)
- Member of School Based Support Team (2016-present)
- Grade Controller (2016-2019)
- Member of School Safety Team (2016-2019)
- Member of the Learning and Teaching Support Material Committee (2016 - 2022)
- Secretary of School Governing Body (2020 - 2021)
- Secretary of School Governing Body FinCom Team (2020 - 2021)
- Secretary of School Governing Body Human Resources Team (2020 - 2021)
- School Library Manager (2018 - 2022)
- House Marshall (2016 - 2024)
- Scadsys
- Saspac
My Teaching Philosophy
I believe that every learner is an individual with different needs. It is essential for me to know my learners and to accommodate their learning styles and personalities.
I am a firm believer of positive reinforcement. Every learner strives for appraisal. I believe in my learners and my goal is to encourage them to be the best version of themselves.
My teaching approach is not only focused on the curriculum content but also to teach learners values, morals and life lessons.
My aim is to contribute towards raising and educating our children to become successful citizens of our country.
Interests
- Spending time with family
- Creating Educational Resources
- Reading
- Scouring the web for inspiration
- Watching TV
- PC Gaming
- Baking
- Learning how to code
Awards & Certifications
- SACE Certified
- Golden Key International Honour Society Recipient
- Accredited Professional Child Psychology Diploma
- Accredited Professional Counselling Diploma
- Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Coach Practitioner Certification
- First Aid - Level 1
- Netball Beginners Coaching
- Netball Advanced Coaching
- Netball Beginners Umpiring
- Coding and Robotics
- Engineering Design Process in Coding and Robotics
- Assertive Discipline
- Common Childhood Disorders
- Education Safety & Governance Association (ESGA) - Child Protection
- Complete Business Analysis Fundamentals
- 5-Year Long Service Award
- Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer Academy - Transcript
My Resources
I also make my own teaching resources if you would like to check out my Teacha! store.