Cherise Pienaar
Educator
Durban
Summary
I am a passionate and dedicated education professional who enjoys teaching and assessing both young learners and adult students. I take pride in being reliable, honest, and hardworking. I am someone who can be trusted to work responsibly on my own or as part of a team. I value building positive relationships with learners and creating a supportive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Online English Educator at WallStreet English
Really Great Teacher Company
Online
09.2024 - Current
- Assess adult’s progression in English and determine if they may proceed to the next level.
- Provide help and guidance in practicing English during Social clubs and Complementary classes consisting of 1 to 8 students.
- Provide written and verbal feedback at the end of an encounter class consisting of 1 to 4 students.
- Improved student writing skills by providing constructive feedback and individualized support.
- Enhanced overall classroom performance by implementing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to students'' needs.
Online English Educator at OiKID
Really Great Teacher Company
Online
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Teach Children (younger than 6 years old up until teenager 18 years)
- Assess Children students to determine if they can go to a higher level of lessons
- Leave feedback and comments for students to ensure growth
- Enhanced overall classroom performance by implementing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to students'' needs.
- The company did not renew their contract with the Really great teacher company.
Online English Educator at ITutor
Really Great Teacher Company
Online
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Teach Preschool Children (younger than 6 years old)
- Teach Adults up to 80 years old
- Evaluated student learning through ongoing assessments to determine if they could go to a higher level of lessons.
- Leave feedback and comments for students
- Company closed.
Online Teacher
DAZAO
Online
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Teaching young children of China the English Language age 3 to 12.
- Managed time effectively.
- Technical issues due to lack of availability of service providers.
Grade 1 Teacher
Laerskool Dunnottar
Dunnottar
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Created First Additional Language daily planning, assessments and worksheets.
- Perform assessment and keep records of assessment marks
- Mark assessments and books
- Maintained Attendance register for my class
- Helped to teach netball U9 (still learning)
- Performed playground duty on specific day
- Contract term ended.
Grade 3 Teacher
Laerskool Werda
Springs
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Created First Additional Language daily planning, assessments and worksheets.
- Perform assessment and keep records of assessment marks
- Mark assessments and books
- Maintained Attendance register for my class
- Helped to teach netball U12 (still learning)
- Helped with Athletics as a runner
- Performed playground duty on specific day
- Made own copies
- Contract ended.
Teachers Assistant Grade 2 and 3
Laerskool Selection Park
Springs
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Giving class of up to 35 students when needed, if a teacher is absent or has marking work then I give class
- Mark books
- Do copy work
- Learning to teach netball (after school)
- Help learners when they struggled
- Have playground duty on a specific day
- Contract ended.
Education
120 Hour TESOL Certificate Course - Education
International Open Academy
Online 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Development: Foundation Phase
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Higher Certificate - Adult Basic Education and Training
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa01.2015
City and Guilds - Beautician and Hairstylist
City And Guilds of London Institute
Brakpan, South Africa01.2014
Skills
Curriculum implementation
Student engagement
Classroom management
Problem-solving skills
Time management
Multitasking Abilities
Verbal and written communication
Classroom technology
Critical thinking
Student-centered learning
Adapting to different learning styles
Cross-cultural communication
Lesson planning
Student support
Personal Information
Driving License: Yes
Timeline
Online English Educator at WallStreet English
Really Great Teacher Company
09.2024 - Current
Online English Educator at OiKID
Really Great Teacher Company
08.2022 - 08.2024
Online English Educator at ITutor
Really Great Teacher Company
01.2022 - 08.2022
Online Teacher
DAZAO
02.2020 - 03.2020
Grade 1 Teacher
Laerskool Dunnottar
01.2019 - 06.2019
Grade 3 Teacher
Laerskool Werda
01.2018 - 12.2018
Teachers Assistant Grade 2 and 3
Laerskool Selection Park
01.2017 - 12.2017
120 Hour TESOL Certificate Course - Education
International Open Academy
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Development: Foundation Phase
UNISA
04.2001 -
Higher Certificate - Adult Basic Education and Training
UNISA
City and Guilds - Beautician and Hairstylist
City And Guilds of London Institute