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Ashleigh Abrahams

Johannesburg

Summary

Experienced and innovative educator specializing in intermediate education with a strong foundation in curriculum design and modern teaching methods. Skilled in fostering a positive, inclusive classroom environment for diverse student populations. Proven expertise in administrative management, communication, and resource development. Possessing a BA in Communications and currently pursuing an honors degree in B.Ed leadership and management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

ESL Teacher

NovaKid
02.2024 - Current
  • Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
  • Strengthened students'' writing abilities through comprehensive essay assignments and detailed evaluation of grammar, punctuation, and style.
  • Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.

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.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.

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

B Ed Hons in Leadership & Management - Educational Leadership And Management

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
12-2026

Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Marketing And Communications

UNISA
01-2025

TEFL 120 Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Teacher Record
10.2023

Bachelor of Education - Education

University of Witwatersrand
03.2018

High School Diploma -

Victory House Private School
12.2013

Skills

Teaching & Curriculum Design

  • CAPS-aligned curriculum planning
  • Behavioral modeling & positive reinforcement
  • Creative lesson planning & integrated learning

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Effective parent-teacher collaboration
  • Conflict resolution and team leadership

Administrative & Organizational Abilities

  • Task and project management
  • Detailed reporting, IQMS, SACE compliance
  • Multi-tasking in high-demand environments

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
  • Thandulwazi Leadership programme 2025

Timeline

ESL Teacher

NovaKid
02.2024 - Current

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

TEFL 120 Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Teacher Record

High School Diploma -

Victory House Private School

B Ed Hons in Leadership & Management - Educational Leadership And Management

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Marketing And Communications

UNISA

Bachelor of Education - Education

University of Witwatersrand

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