Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Personal Information
References
Additional Information
Timeline
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Danielle Van Soest

Cape Town

Summary

To secure a position where I can utilize my training, experience, and dedication to foster quality education aimed at developing and promoting creativity and independent thinking; as well as providing a holistic perspective of knowledge necessary for a child’s development and participation as a contributing member of society.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor

University Of Witwatersrand
02.2024 - 11.2024

Provided contact tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.

Wits Writing Fellow

University Of Witwatersrand
02.2024 - 06.2024


Enhanced student writing skills by providing personalized feedback and guidance on various assignments. Mentored students throughout the entire writing process, from brainstorming to final revisions.


English and History Educator

Gibson Pillay Learning Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024

Collaborating with the established CAPS curriculum, seasoned professionals and various other pedagogical tools to ensure learners' needs are accounted for when setting up lesson plans, and other teaching and learning tool. Managed behavior of children in class using redirection and de-escalation tactics.


Continuously monitored student progress by setting and marking regular coursework. Carried out mock examinations, including theory and practical, to obtain an understanding of student progress. Designed learning plans for students, based on individual difficulties and required progress to achieve predicted grades.

Wits Writing Fellow

Witwatersrand University
09.2022 - 11.2022

Mentored students throughout the entire writing process, from brainstorming to final revisions. Evaluated student drafts, providing constructive criticism to help them refine their arguments and improve clarity.


Teaching Assistant

Nirvana Secondary School
07.2022 - 09.2022

Creating and teaching several lessons guided by ENG HL CAPS document for grades 8 to 11. Classroom management and discipline. Facilitated the use of technological devices and unconventional teaching and learning methods in order to engage learners and ensure learner understanding.

Tutor

Self-employed
01.2021 - 01.2022

Develop individualized educational lesson plans across various subjects like English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Geography and History, in order to meet learners' learning styles and needs. Creating and teaching several lessons guided by the South African curriculum in conjunction with an online learning academy. Developed a curriculum and assessment for learners based on existing curricula and learners' educational objectives for the year.


Invigilator

Rusthof Secondary School
09.2021 - 09.2021

Assisting in the care and discipline of students from grades 9 to 12. Assisted learners with homework, tasks, assignments, and revising lesson content.

Teaching Assistant

Nirvana Secondary School
07.2021 - 08.2021

Creating and teaching several lessons guided by HISTORY CAPS document for grades 10 to 12. Facilitated the use of technological devices and unconventional teaching and learning methods in order to engage learners and ensure learner understanding.

Part-time Caregiver and Teaching Assistant

Busy Brains Educare
01.2019 - 03.2021

Creating and teaching several lessons guided by CAPS. Assisting with after-school tuition, and coordinating several extramural activities

Teaching Assistant

Brixton Primary School
07.2019 - 08.2019

Creating and teaching several lessons guided by ENG HL Intermediate Phase CAPS document.

Education

Matric -

Rusthof Secondary School, Cape Town

Bachelor of Education Specializing in SP/FET Phase -

University of Witswatersrand
Gauteng
2023

Bachelor of Honours in Education -

University of Witwatersrand
Gauteng
2025

Skills

  • Class instructing
  • Lesson delivery
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Lesson presentation development
  • MS Office proficient
  • Tutoring experience
  • Interactive classroom instruction
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Great capacity for teamwork
  • Reflective
  • Time management skills
  • Conflict resolution skills

Accomplishments

Increased learner participation during lessons with the use of student-centered instruction and diverse resources. Contributed to discussions and workshops that eventually led to a development in the curriculum plan, pedagogical strategies and discipline used at the institution. Co-ordinated several changes in curriculum plan used at Educare to ensure that learners needs and learning styles were met

Personal Information

  • Title: EDUCATOR
  • Date of Birth: 04/20/01
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African

References

  • Dr. Ana Ferreira, Lecturer, Wits University, 082 330 3417
  • Mrs. J. Adams, Principal, Rusthof Secondary School, Cape Town, 083 781 7178
  • Ms. Deslin, Principal, Busy Brains Educare, Cape Town, 079 756 7492
  • Mr. W. Pillay, HOD, Gibson Pillay Learning Academy, Johannesburg, 076 667 5995
  • Miss. N. Mthembu, Supervising Teacher, Nirvana Secondary School, Johannesburg, 083 573 8268

Additional Information

Knowledge and experience assisting in extracurricular activities:

  • Drama club
  • Choral conducting
  • Art and poetry class
  • Debate team
  • Rugby
  • Tennis


Open to learning and assisting students with new activities and clubs

Timeline

Tutor

University Of Witwatersrand
02.2024 - 11.2024

Wits Writing Fellow

University Of Witwatersrand
02.2024 - 06.2024

English and History Educator

Gibson Pillay Learning Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024

Wits Writing Fellow

Witwatersrand University
09.2022 - 11.2022

Teaching Assistant

Nirvana Secondary School
07.2022 - 09.2022

Invigilator

Rusthof Secondary School
09.2021 - 09.2021

Teaching Assistant

Nirvana Secondary School
07.2021 - 08.2021

Tutor

Self-employed
01.2021 - 01.2022

Teaching Assistant

Brixton Primary School
07.2019 - 08.2019

Part-time Caregiver and Teaching Assistant

Busy Brains Educare
01.2019 - 03.2021

Matric -

Rusthof Secondary School, Cape Town

Bachelor of Education Specializing in SP/FET Phase -

University of Witswatersrand

Bachelor of Honours in Education -

University of Witwatersrand
Danielle Van Soest