Carike Le Roux
Remedial Teacher
Gqeberha,Eastern Cape
Summary
Dynamic educator and counselor with a proven track record at Redhouse Primary School and Eastcape Midlands TVET College, specializing in motivating students and innovative lesson planning. Excelled in student counseling, fostering cognitive development, and bilingual communication. Achieved significant improvements in learners with barriers to learning, they were able to achieve pass marks on core subjects which they once failed.
I am passionate about developing and implementing diverse means of covering and teaching subjects that students find difficult to understand. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Redhouse Primary School
06.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Fostered student curiosity for learning with struggling students by teaching using different sensory methods.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Broke down work for struggling students and started with foundational blocks to build knowledge.
Guidance Counselor
Eastcape Midlands TVET College
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Enhanced student progress by implementing individualized counseling plans and monitoring academic performance.
- Tested students with entrance exam to assess their ability and course readiness.
- Addressed barriers to learning by collaborating with special education team members to create customized educational plans for each student.
- Offered crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional distress or other personal challenges.
- Facilitated group sessions focused on topics such as stress management, academic skills development, career exploration, or relationship-building techniques.
- Organized career fairs and workshops to expose students to various professional opportunities and prepare them for post-secondary education.
- Organized and oversaw student internships to gain work experience in holidays.
- Led health development training with students dealing with difficult subjects.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Honors In Psychology
Nelson Mandela University
Gqeberha 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Nelson Mandela University
Gqeberha 04.2001 -
Skills
Motivating students
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Multitasking
Cognitive and behavioral development
Fundraising
Student needs assessment
Innovative lesson planning
Fluent in Afrikaans and English
Student Counseling
Motivating students
Additional Information
I have been part of the following committees: Fundraising, Sport, ILST.
Sport: Netball and Cross country.
Culture: Art club
Reading, Weightlifting, Hiking
I love reading in my free time, I read about 50 books per year. I love getting children to read. Reading improves grammar and spelling.
Weightlifting became my favorite form of exercise when I was losing weight and became a part of my everyday life.
Hiking, in recent years have become a great activity to do with my loved ones and animals.
Timeline
Teacher
Redhouse Primary School
06.2019 - Current
Guidance Counselor
Eastcape Midlands TVET College
01.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Honors In Psychology
Nelson Mandela University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Nelson Mandela University
04.2001 -
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