N°3662 Pedagogical coordinator

COMMUNICATION

LANGUAGE

PEDAGOGY

Level of experience : Over 10 years

Level of study : Postgraduate

Country : Namibia

Local time : 12:41 ( UTC +02:00 )

Availability : Immediately

Number : #3662

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Experiences

Consultant - Test Administration

University of Cape Town January 2018 to Today

- Facilitation of test development, item review, test assembly and standard setting meetings for CETAP tests, particularly for the National Benchmark Tests Project (NBT).
- Facilitation of test assembly and test production: preparation of print plans and assembly of test components as determined by CETAP test development team; oversight of test printing and quality assurance processes; cyclical test allocation and test usage tracking.
- Maintenance of the CETAP item and test bank: up-to-date electronic records of all tests; preparation of test specification files for all tests.
- Processing of test-taker data: preparation of test data for psychometric analysis (scoring of test data using statistical tools). Preparation of scored data for score reporting (matching and formatting of scored data); score-reporting for institutions, organizations and test takers.
- Support to CETAP Data Manager in performing basic analysis of data as required by senior leadership; and support to senior leadership in responding to data queries as required.
- Competencies required: knowledge of CETAP tests; working knowledge of MS Office, Adobe and other desktop publishing applications; statistical applications such as SPSS and ASC psychometric software; excellent oral and written English; leadership and negotiation skills; time management and organizational skills.

Test Administrator

University of Cape Town April 2012 to December 2017

- Facilitation of test development and other academic meetings; preparation of logistic and academic material for test developers.
- Facilitation of test assembly and test production: preparation of print plans and assembly of test components as determined by test development team; oversight of test printing and quality assurance processes; test allocation and test usage tracking
- Maintenance of the CETAP item and test bank: up-to-date electronic and physical records of all tests; preparation of test specification files for all tests.
- Administrative and research support to CETAP Research Leaders and Statistician: assisting in processes of data collection and analysis, provision of descriptive text and required test data for interpretation of statistical and psychometric analyses in report outputs, power point presentations and other documents as required.
- Processing of test data: preparation of test data for psychometric analysis – batching and scanning of scripts, editing and cleaning of scanned test data. Scoring of test data using statistical tools. Preparation of scored data for score reporting – matching and formatting of scored data; score-reporting for institutions, organizations and test takers.
- Support to Data Manager in performing basic analysis of data as required by senior leadership; and support to senior leadership in responding to data queries as required.
- Facilitation of physical marking and transcription of scripts – preparation of memos, sourcing and training of markers and transcribers.
- Servicing Officer for CETAP Research Committee: maintenance of calendar for research meetings, creation of weekly agendas, minute taking and minute distribution.

- Competencies required: knowledge of relevant database operations; knowledge of CETAP tests; knowledge of SPSS and ASC psychometric software and ability to interpret data; knowledge of specialized applications e.g. PeopleSoft; working knowledge of Adobe and other desktop publishing applications. Record keeping and report writing skills; ability to prioritize, leadership and negotiation skills.

Administrative Assistant

University of Cape Town April 2009 to March 2012

- Administrative support: drafting and distribution of National Benchmark Test (NBT) information and communication, project plans and calendars to participating institutions.
- Preparation of auxiliary test material for test takers (administrative packs, forms, instructions etc.).
- Preparation of materials for and participation in test site coordinator and Invigilator training workshops.
- Call centre work: provision of verbal and email test information and assistance to callers and applicants.
- Processing national online registrations, dispatch and reception of exam scripts
Competences required: knowledge of NBT tests registration and administration processes and of entire testing cycle; effective planning, scheduling and control of activities; resource management and client services; creativity and innovation; knowledge of various multimedia applications; customer care, oral communication and presentation skills.

High School Teacher

Joyce Banda Foundation, Blantyre Malawi May 2006 to January 2007

- Subjects taught: French Language and Civilisation for Forms 1 to 5 (International General Certificate of Secondary Education [IGCSE] section), and African History for Form 1(Malawi National Examinations Board section).
- Form Mistress, Form 1 (IGCSE section).

Supply Teacher

Protocol Teachers, Nottingham, United Kingdom January 2003 to November 2004

- Subjects taught in primary school: Literacy (alphabetic and number systems, media and electronic text) and Numeracy (elementary numerical concepts).
- In secondary school, teacher’s aide for the following subjects: French (Language and Civilisation), Geography and Classics.

Primary School Teacher

Chesa Private Primary School, Zomba, Malawi October 1997 to January 2000

Subjects taught: Elementary French and English, Standards 1 to 6.

Trainings

University of Cape Town

MEd (Higher Education Studies) February 2016 to Today

Master of Education: Dissertation: “Writer performance ranges on the NBT Academic Literacy Test: An analysis through a Semantic Gravity lens”
Supervisor: Associate Professor Alan Cliff
Course Work: Academic Literacies; Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education; Curriculum, Knowledge and Policies in Higher Education; and Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Waiting

University of Cape Town

Doctor of Philosophy February 2008 to December 2010

French Language and Literature: Thesis: “Le Thème de la Satire dans le Théâtre Malawien” (“The Theme of Satire in Malawian Theatre”
Supervisor: Professor Anny Wynchank

validated

University of Paris XIII

PostGraduate Diploma August 2001 to July 2002

Francophone Literature and Comparative Studies: Dissertation: “Le Théâtre Francophone et Anglophone: Lecture Croisée de Textes Africains et Européens” (“Francophone and Anglophone Theatre: A Comparative Study of Theatrical Text”) Supervisor: Mr Xavier Garnier

validated

University of Paris XIII

Master of Arts August 2000 to July 2001

Modern Arts - French Literature: Dissertation: “Le theme de la Corruption dans l’Œuvre de Sembene Ousmane et L’encadrement du Réalisme Socialiste” (“The Theme of Corruption in Sembene Ousmane’s Social Realist Theatre”)
Supervisor: Prof Jean-Louis Joubert

validated

University of Malawi, Chancellor College

Bachelor of Arts January 1996 to April 2000

Arts (Humanities): Major: French Language and Literature

validated

What do you want to do ?

About me

I have just over five years of teaching in European and African schools, where I taught English, French and History in both primary and secondary schools. In my last position as a Test Administrator, I have been responsible for the coordination of test development teams, overseeing the processes of item development, item review and the creation of test booklets for a national university entrance exam. I have been responsible for processing test-taker results: running psychometric and scoring programmes, qualitative and quantitative analyses and resulting communication with test-takers. I have also contributed to the creation of educational test administration manuals.