Beaune Du Toit
Au Pair - Teachers Assistant
Pretoria
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 5 years during school holidays of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Energetic Teachers Assistant/Au Pair committed to encouraging intellectual, social and emotional development in children. Hands-on experience assisting in lesson planning, preparing classroom for activities and assisting children with toileting and meal needs. Certified in First Aid. Dedicated Teachers Assistant provides students with safe and nurturing learning environment. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Family And Friends
Kempton Park
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
Teacher's Assistant
Unique Daycare - During School Holidays
Kempton Park
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Assessed student performance to evaluate progress and development.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kempton Park High School
Kempton Park 04.2001 -
Skills
Child Supervision
Behavior Monitoring
Park Supervision
Light Housekeeping
Activity Planning
Administering Medicines
Age-Appropriate Activities
Playing Puzzles and Games
Bathing and Dressing
Behavior Management
Meal and Snack Times
Emergency Response
Licensed Driver
Planning Physical Activities
Childcare
Housekeeping
Reliability
Monitoring Screen Time
Early Childhood Development
Dependability
Maintaining Safe Environment
Routine management
Accomplishments
- Received consistent positive remarks for quality of care.
- Increased parents' happiness by taking on additional chores and relieving burdens.
- Positively influenced kids with behavior issues, improving family quality of life.
- Cared for 2 children ages, 6 months and 3 years.
Trampoline, Dance Hiking and Camping
I have been doing Trampoline for about two years. 2018 I won first price in my age group in the club.
In primary school I have done Dance Mouse dancing and achieve first price in my last year.
Hiking and Camping is very relaxing and different to our every day life. Quality time with friends and family
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The opposite of a true statement is a false statement, but the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.
Niels Bohr
Timeline
Babysitter
Family And Friends
01.2017 - 12.2020
Teacher's Assistant
Unique Daycare - During School Holidays
01.2017 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Kempton Park High School
04.2001 -