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Annette Van Schalkwyk
Special Needs Educator
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Accomplished Special Needs Educator with a proven track record at Gauteng Department of Education, enhancing learning through differentiated instruction and inclusion strategies. Excelled in creating supportive environments, significantly boosting learner engagement. Skilled in curriculum adaptation and empathetic communication, adapt at managing diverse classroom settings.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Educator
Gauteng Department Of Education: Parkhurst Primary
05.2018 - Current
- Responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing specialized educational programs for learners with special educational needs and barriers to learning.
- Work closely with learners, parents and a multidisciplinary team to ensure that each learner receives an education that is tailored to their educational needs, helping them achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Uses a variety of teaching techniques to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Instructed 9 - 12 year olds in Maths, Reading and Writing.
Teacher
Gauteng Department of Education: Florida Primary
01.2008 - 12.2016
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Special Needs Educator
GDE: Lantern Remedial School
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Adapt and modify lesson plans to meet the individual needs of learners.
- Setting specific goals and monitoring progress.
- Create a safe, structured and inclusive classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour and allows learners with special needs to thrive.
- Use assistive technology and adaptive tools.
- Early identification of barriers to learning to provide support.
Special Needs Educator
GDE; Goudveld School (LSEN)
01.1995 - 12.2004
- Headed Remedial Maths and English, providing academic and emotional support.
- Instructed Intermediate Phase learners and taught them basic Maths, Reading and Writing skills.
- Developed engaging methods and activities for individual learning.
- Initiated a peer support programme boosting learner motivation and behaviour.
Education
B Ed Honours - Inclusive Education: Barriers To Learning.
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Johannesburg, South Africa04.2019
Advanced Certificate in Education - Inclusive Education: Barriers To Learning.
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Johannesburg, South Africa04.2011
Diploma in Education - Junior Primary
Onderwys Kollege Suid Kaap (OKSK)
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape12.1987
Grade 12 - Matric Certificate
Sao Brass Senior School
Mossel Bay Western Cape12.1984
Skills
- Inclusion Strategies
- Empathy and patience
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Classroom Organization
- Differentiated instruction
- Management skills
- Curriculum Adaptation
- Communication Networks
- Working under pressure
Quote
"It is not what you do for your learners, but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings".
- Ann Landers
Keeping fit and healthy
- I am an outdoors enthusiast.
- I am a marathon runner, enjoys hiking and mountaineering.
- I enjoy studying and are open for challenges and opportunities.
Certification
- South African Council of Educators (SACE)
- Special Needs Education - Advance Certificate
- Accommodations and screening - GDE
- Cambridge Assessment English: Teaching English online
- SIAS Training - GDE
- Certificate in Reader, Scribe and Prompter - GDE
- LSEN learner support - GDE
- Managing my emotions - NAPTOSA
- Positive discipline - NAPTOSA
- DCAPS Curriculum and Assessment - GDE
- Building effective relations in your school - McMillan
- Coding and Robotics in SA schools - ASSAF
Software
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Power Point Presentations
Excel Spread Sheets
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Special Needs Educator
Gauteng Department Of Education: Parkhurst Primary
05.2018 - Current
Teacher
Gauteng Department of Education: Florida Primary
01.2008 - 12.2016
Special Needs Educator
GDE: Lantern Remedial School
01.2005 - 12.2007
Special Needs Educator
GDE; Goudveld School (LSEN)
01.1995 - 12.2004
B Ed Honours - Inclusive Education: Barriers To Learning.
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Advanced Certificate in Education - Inclusive Education: Barriers To Learning.
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Diploma in Education - Junior Primary
Onderwys Kollege Suid Kaap (OKSK)
Grade 12 - Matric Certificate
Sao Brass Senior School
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