Ashleigh Abrahams
Johannesburg
Summary
In 2018 I gradated and became a qualified teacher. I've worked in the education field for five years working with children aged 10-13 years. I've done a number of professional development workshops to better myself. I am currently 28 years and have decided to change my career. I am currently doing my 3rd year of my BA communications degree through UNISA. I am hoping to get into marketing or communications. I think i have some valuable skills such as interpersonal skills, creativity, research and communication skills. I am hard working and always will to better myself. Results-driven [Job Title] bringing progressive background in [Type] environments. Natural leader with exceptional skills in customer relations, administration and scheduling. Manages competing priorities with organized and resourceful approaches.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate Phase Teacher
Robin Hills Primary school
02.2019 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Intermediate Phase Teacher
Constantia Kloof Primary School
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Constantia Kloof primary school
- Grade 5
- I substituted as an English and Life Skills teacher at Constantia Kloof
- I was required to teach four grade 5 classes English and one grade 5 class Life skills
- I assisted with after school activities and provided extra English twice a week.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Student teacher
University of Witwatersrand
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
Brand Ambassador
Red Bull
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Being a brand Ambassador meant being the face of the brand, I am required to work 20 hours a week
- The main aim of this job is to reach to consumers and by doing that I would go to different spots all over Johannesburg and hand of a complimentary can of Red Bull.
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion.
- Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Marketing And Communications
UNISA
Johannesburg, South Africa03.2024
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa03.2018
High School Diploma -
Victory House Private School
Johannesburg, South Africa12.2013
Skills
- Modern Teaching Methods
- Teacher Support
- Assess Students
- Behavioral Modeling
- Managing Multiple Tasks
- Communication Skills
- Skills Workshops
Accomplishments
- Sace workshop/ Training
- Netball beginners coaching course
- Naptosa: Classroom Management workshop
- Professional Attributes
- Designing innovative worksheets, lesson plans and assessments based on CAPS
- Administrative: Reports, IQMS, Sace, Learners at Risk Reports
- Continuous learning throughout teaching career
Timeline
Intermediate Phase Teacher
Robin Hills Primary school
02.2019 - Current
Intermediate Phase Teacher
Constantia Kloof Primary School
07.2018 - 11.2018
Brand Ambassador
Red Bull
05.2017 - 10.2017
Student teacher
University of Witwatersrand
01.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Marketing And Communications
UNISA
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Witwatersrand
High School Diploma -
Victory House Private School
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