Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
Languages
Timeline
Long distance running, hiking, fine dining, community service, charity driven (orphanages, babies)
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AILEEN JANSE VAN VUUREN

AILEEN JANSE VAN VUUREN

B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) Teacher
George,WC

Summary

I am a qualified Foundation Phase teacher (B.Ed.) with classroom experience across Grade RR, Grade R and Grades 1–3 in South Africa and in Kazan and Moscow, Russia. I am also trained in after‑school care for Grades 1–3.

I build early literacy, numeracy and overall child development through age‑appropriate, evidence‑based instruction, continuous daily observation and assessment, and a balanced mix of academic, creative and physical routines. Support children’s social and emotional growth through structured classroom practice, targeted small‑group interventions and nurturing after‑school care, working to ensure each child’s learning, wellbeing and readiness for the next stage of school.

Overview

3
3
Languages
19
19
Certifications
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor

Private Language tutor
International , Interantional
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Focusing on the British curriculum and preparation for British exams

Baby club coordinator

ENS English nursery school
Moscow , Russia
03.2023 - 06.2025

Weekly play‑based, sensory language lessons designed to support early language development and motor skills for toddlers (ages 2–3.5). Sessions—arranged in partnership with guardians—use sensory exploration, movement, songs, stories, and hands‑on activities to promote vocabulary growth, phonological awareness, fine‑ and gross‑motor coordination, problem‑solving, and independent exploration. Each lesson is child‑centered and routine‑based, with short, repetitive activities that scaffold attention and learning. I use continuous observation and informal assessment to track progress, share feedback with guardians, and set simple, individual next steps. The sessions take place in a safe, stimulating environment that encourages caregiver–child interaction and provides practical strategies families can use at home to extend learning.

EYFS AND RECEPTION 1 teacher

ENS - English nursery and primary school
Moscow, Russia
03.2023 - 06.2025
  • Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that fostered student engagement and learning.
  • Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and needs.
  • Collaborated with parents to support student progress and address individual challenges.
  • Mentored junior teachers, guiding curriculum development and classroom management.
  • Led school-wide initiatives to enhance literacy programs and improve student outcomes.

Teacher - British Curr International Homeschooling

AO Rust Inc. (Roust)
International , International
06.2025 - Current

DESCRIPTION: Homeschooling teacher on the British Curriculum
•⁠ ⁠Ensuring the safety of the children during classes, games, and activities
•⁠ ⁠Comprehensive child care
•⁠ ⁠Child hygiene if needed during classes and activities
•⁠ ⁠Preparing a Learning/development Program, following British curriculum standards.
•⁠ ⁠Physical, emotional, creative, and social development of the children
•⁠ ⁠Classes with the children by using early-age development techniques
•⁠ ⁠Educational games, activities (drawing, reading to the children, memorizing poetry, modeling, etc.)
•⁠ ⁠Compliance with the children’s existing life schedule
•⁠ ⁠Organization of a variety of leisure activities in and outside the house
•⁠ ⁠Walking with the children, stimulation/promotion of a healthy lifestyle
•⁠ ⁠Ensuring the children's acquaintance with world literature/masterpieces of world cinema within the framework of age-related areas.
•⁠ ⁠Tracking development progress and preparing reports for the family on a daily/weekly basis
•⁠ ⁠Accompanying the children on trips

School Curriculum Developer, Head of English

NG KIDS
Moscow , Russia
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Developer of a play based curriculum for children between the ages of 2, 5 and 5 as well as teaching the curriculum myself and mentoring staff.

EYFS / Reception 1, 2 teacher

Discovery Group schools
Moscow, Russia
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student performance and adapt instruction accordingly.
  • Collaborated with staff to enhance curriculum alignment with educational standards and best practices.
  • Analyzed student data to identify areas for improvement, driving targeted interventions for academic success.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.

Grade 1, Grade 2 Teacher

Uni School
Kazan, Russia
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to foster student learning.
  • Facilitated collaborative group activities, enhancing teamwork and communication skills among students.
  • Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Integrated technology into classroom activities, promoting digital literacy and interactive learning experiences.
  • Improved students'' reading comprehension by implementing diverse literature selections and engaging activities.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.

Grade 2 Teacher

Curro Bloemfontein Independent School
Bloemfontein, South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and retention of core subjects.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect, inclusivity, and collaboration among students.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
  • Assessed student performance through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.

Grade 1 Teacher, After School Care Grade 1, 2, 3

C&N Primary Girls School Oranje
Bloemfontein, South Africa
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking in young learners.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
  • Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and address individual challenges.
  • Led initiatives to integrate social-emotional learning into daily curriculum, promoting a positive classroom environment.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.

Education

Qualifi Level 5 Certficate in TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language Level 5

The TEFL Academy
England
01.2020

Bachelors of Education - Foundation Phase Teaching

University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa
01.2018

Skills

EYFS curriculum planning

Phonics instruction

Early literacy development

Play-based learning

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Behaviour support

Parent communication

Student assessment

Differentiated instruction

Accomplishments

  • Golden Key International Honor Society
  • Top 15% of the class

Certification

Teaching young learners

Interests

Running, traveling, tutoring, charity work

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Russian
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Teacher - British Curr International Homeschooling

AO Rust Inc. (Roust)
06.2025 - Current

Tutor

Private Language tutor
09.2023 - 06.2025

Baby club coordinator

ENS English nursery school
03.2023 - 06.2025

EYFS AND RECEPTION 1 teacher

ENS - English nursery and primary school
03.2023 - 06.2025

School Curriculum Developer, Head of English

NG KIDS
09.2022 - 03.2023

EYFS / Reception 1, 2 teacher

Discovery Group schools
08.2021 - 08.2022

Grade 1, Grade 2 Teacher

Uni School
08.2020 - 06.2021

Grade 2 Teacher

Curro Bloemfontein Independent School
01.2019 - 12.2019

Grade 1 Teacher, After School Care Grade 1, 2, 3

C&N Primary Girls School Oranje
01.2016 - 01.2018

Qualifi Level 5 Certficate in TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language Level 5

The TEFL Academy

Bachelors of Education - Foundation Phase Teaching

University of The Free State

Long distance running, hiking, fine dining, community service, charity driven (orphanages, babies)

I am currently helping to lead a major charity initiative serving George and the greater Garden Route, in collaboration with established business leaders, medical professionals, social workers and other community partners. We aim to have the project operational by late 2026 or early 2027. Its purpose is to create a safe, nurturing haven for children and infants that combines high‑quality care with early educational stimulation, targeted family support and professional guidance. The programme will work in partnership with the South African education system and local child‑welfare services to deliver age‑appropriate learning activities, developmental screening, health services and parent/carer training, ensuring sustainable, community‑led impact.

AILEEN JANSE VAN VUURENB.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) Teacher