Asisipho Sapula
Teacher Assistant / Aupair
53 Heaton Nichols Road Kloof
Summary
Nurturing Preschool Teacher's Aide possessing first-rate communication, organizational and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with 5 years of experience supervising children simultaneously and employing activities to support learning objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Alyson Havenga
Pinetown
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Aupair
Mardi Rivers Timm
Durban Sherwood
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
- Kept children's areas neat and clean.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
Education
Wyebank Secondary School
Pinetown Skills
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Basic clerical knowledge
Group and individual instruction
Head Start programs
Early Childhood Education
Student records management
Excellent Communication
Cultural Awareness
Written Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Interpersonal Communication
Active Listening
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Aupair
Mardi Rivers Timm
03.2021 - 10.2022
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Alyson Havenga
01.2019 - 12.2022
Wyebank Secondary School