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Certification
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Cherisse Hirst

Teacher
Johannesburg

Summary

Dynamic educator with proven skills in classroom management and curriculum implementation, honed at Bollie Nursery School managing a class of 45. Excels in student engagement and parent-teacher communication, ensuring a supportive learning environment. Awaiting own classroom in 2025, demonstrating commitment and adaptability in educational settings.


Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.


With all my experience in childcare over the years, and the love for children that i have, i have acquired a new level of patience as well as an understanding for the needs of the children i teach.

Teaching is my passion, and i cannot see myself doing anything else.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Teacher

Farrarmere House Nursery School
08.2024 - Current

Currently assisting Grade RR and Grade RRR teacher in the classroom.

Assisting children with classwork, stepping in to give lessons when teacher was absent.

Playground duty.

Current Grade RR teacher immigrating- awaiting my own classroom in 2025.

Teacher

Bollie Nursery School
02.2021 - 06.2024

Teacher for the grade RRR class- 45 children in the class.

giving daily lessons in English and Afrikaans.


  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Aftercare Teacher

Ashton Aftercare
01.2020 - 03.2021

Did not work here for long due to Covid and Lockdown.

duties included looking after the children after school and assisting various age groups with homework.





Receptionist

Foxy Stationers
02.2017 - 01.2018
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.

Au Pair

Private Employers
09.2007 - 11.2008

Duties consisted of taking care of a 4 month old baby while parents were at work.

Preparing meals, doing washing, general care.


  • Enhanced family''s daily routine by providing attentive childcare and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.


  • Ensured household cleanliness by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, tidying up toys or organizing play spaces.

Education

High School Diploma -

Benoni High School
Benoni, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Student engagement

Classroom instruction

Curriculum implementation

Group instruction

Classroom management

Behavior management

Parent-teacher communication

Certification

First aid and fire safety.

Interests

My interests include drawing, art, music, baking

Timeline

Teacher

Farrarmere House Nursery School
08.2024 - Current

First aid and fire safety.

08-2024

Teacher

Bollie Nursery School
02.2021 - 06.2024

Aftercare Teacher

Ashton Aftercare
01.2020 - 03.2021

Receptionist

Foxy Stationers
02.2017 - 01.2018

Au Pair

Private Employers
09.2007 - 11.2008

Edu Care childcare course- basic nutrition, developmental stimulation, first a

01-2007

High School Diploma -

Benoni High School
04.2001 -
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