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Brinke De Jongh

Brinke De Jongh

Piketberg,South Africa

Summary

Dedicated educator with a strong proficiency in language teaching and a focus on special needs children. Expertise in managing classrooms for diverse populations, coupled with outstanding social skills and effective time management. Skilled in teaching, tutoring, and counselling, with a proven track record in testing, grading, and facilitating parent-teacher communication. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing student success through innovative quizzes, tests, and exams.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

West Coast Christian School
Bloubergstrand
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
  • Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
  • Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
  • Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
  • Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
  • Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
  • Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
  • Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
  • Implemented proven methods to overcome common barriers to learning.
  • Adhered strictly to syllabus guidelines whilst teaching various subjects across different grade levels.

Au Pair for special needs child.

Dr Izane Reyneke
Bloubergstrand, Western Cape
03.2022 - 03.2024
  • Ensured child safety by closely monitoring play activities.
  • Taught basic manners to foster respectful behaviour.
  • Enhanced language skills for children's educational development.
  • Engaged in creative play, stimulating imagination and creativity.
  • Assisted children with homework and school assignments, offering academic support and guidance to build confident learners.
  • Offered outstanding care to multiple children at once, ranging from age 6 to 12.
  • Met with parents to discuss child progress, informing of notable activities, positive developments and any concerns.
  • Received training in Occupational Therapy, Remediation, Optometry and Speech Therapy.
  • Worked with children on the spectrum, Apraxia, ADHD, speech and eye problems.

Education

Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching - Education

SANTS
South Africa
07.2022 -

Skills

  • Teaching, tutoring and counselling
  • Outstanding social skills
  • Effective time management
  • Counselling
  • Quizzes, tests and exams
  • Teaching/tutoring
  • Testing and grading
  • Behavioural/cognitive skills development
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Excellent reading comprehension
  • Managing classroom for diverse populations
  • Language teaching proficiency

Languages

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Native
Xhosa
Beginner

Affiliations

  • Art
  • Horseback riding-marathons
  • Tutoring
  • Baking
  • Languages-poems and writing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher

West Coast Christian School
03.2024 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching - Education

SANTS
07.2022 -

Au Pair for special needs child.

Dr Izane Reyneke
03.2022 - 03.2024

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