Dedicated Academic Support Teacher adept at tailoring instruction to meet the unique academic and emotional requirements of each student. Empathetic and flexible in lesson planning, adept at accommodating diverse learning needs. Skilled in fostering open communication and establishing positive rapport with students, colleagues, and parents. Demonstrated patience and commitment to collaborative teamwork, coupled with strong organizational and administrative abilities to maintain meticulous records and optimize time management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Support Teacher
St Stithians Girls' Preparatory
07.2022 - Current
Provided in-class support for students
Advised teachers to enable them to meet learning needs of diverse learners.
Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Planned and presented lessons and further learning opportunities where students’ social and emotional learning needs were addressed and developed.
Led after-school small-group lessons for struggling learners, reinforcing key concepts and revising foundational learning.
Strengthened parent-teacher communication by conducting regular meetings and providing timely feedback on student progress.
Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Stepped into classroom as class teacher when teacher was absent.
Completed the assigned administrative & operational duties performed, these include: ISPs, IEPs, handover meetings, student connect documents and meetings, paraprofessional documentation, grade overview, half-termly reports, report moderation and implementation of accommodations.
Provided written comments for reports of students who attend additional support classes and those that work with assistance of an ISP or IEP.
Monitored progress of identified learners, implemented appropriate interventions to support learners, and provided feedback to all stakeholders according to best interests of child.
Ensured that relevant data about learners, including parent consultations and reports from external sources are filed in learners’ record file.
Grade 3 Coordinator Locum
St Stithians Girls' Preparatory
07.2023 - 08.2023
Leadership Role
Completed and recorded weekly planning to meet termly and yearly curriculum plan
Attended challenging meetings with colleagues
Accommodated changes to meet needs of students across grade
Planned outings
Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents
Wrote articles and pieces of writing for newsletters and academic tracking documents
Grade 4 class teacher
St Stithians Girls' Prep
05.2017 - 07.2022
Assessed, recorded, and reported on students’ achievement
Provided feedback to parents and students through reporting and meetings
Oversaw well-being and emotional support of students
Managed student conflicts and discipline matters
Maintained positive relationships with all stakeholders
Planned and executed interesting, engaging lessons which catered to diverse needs of class
Grade 3 Locum Teacher
De La Salle Holy Cross College
01.2017 - 04.2017
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Learning Facilitator
King David Victory Park
06.2016 - 12.2016
Identified areas in need of support and implemented solutions.
Coordinated with class teacher and head of school, when appropriate, to ensure accommodations were provided for student requiring additional support.
Developed strong relationships with parents through frequent communication about learner progress and ways they could offer support at home.
Attended school day with student to give student individualised support throughout school day.
Learning Facilitator
De La Salle Holy Cross College
01.2016 - 12.2016
Identified areas in need of support and implemented solutions.
Coordinated with class teacher and head of school, when appropriate, to ensure accommodations were provided for student requiring additional support.
Developed strong relationships with parents through frequent communication about learner progress and ways they could offer support at home.
Attended school with student to give student individualised support throughout school day.
Interior Design Assistant
Natalie Bulwer Interiors
02.2015 - 12.2015
Managed clients and vendor accounts by creating invoices and purchase orders and organizing payments and deposits.
Assisted lead designer in creating visually appealing spaces for residential and commercial clients.
Created realistic visualizations of proposed designs for client approval.
Conducted site visits to oversee progress of installations, addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
Tracked progress of projects to ensure timeous completion.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Remedial Education (ADE) with distinction -
University Of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, GP
01.2016
PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) Foundation Phase -
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, WC
01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Sociology History
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa
01.2013
St Mary's DSG
Kloof, KZN
01.2009
Skills
Clear and effective communication
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive relationships
Ability to maintain discipline and create positive learning atmosphere
Efficient time management
Flexibility and ability to adapt teaching style and methods to meet diverse needs and learning styles of students
Empathy and Patience
Accurate record-keeping and data analysis of student data
Proficiency in educational technology tools and software (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Apple Teacher, CANVA, Mathletics, Reading Eggs, RWI, Pencilbox, iSams)
Commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning
Sace Registration Number
12273012
References
Provided on request
Timeline
Grade 3 Coordinator Locum
St Stithians Girls' Preparatory
07.2023 - 08.2023
Academic Support Teacher
St Stithians Girls' Preparatory
07.2022 - Current
Grade 4 class teacher
St Stithians Girls' Prep
05.2017 - 07.2022
Grade 3 Locum Teacher
De La Salle Holy Cross College
01.2017 - 04.2017
Learning Facilitator
King David Victory Park
06.2016 - 12.2016
Learning Facilitator
De La Salle Holy Cross College
01.2016 - 12.2016
Interior Design Assistant
Natalie Bulwer Interiors
02.2015 - 12.2015
Advanced Diploma in Remedial Education (ADE) with distinction -
University Of Johannesburg
PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) Foundation Phase -
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Sociology History
Stellenbosch University
St Mary's DSG
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