Dune Du Plessis
Pretoria
Summary
Due to traveling a lot in the past I was not able to be a full time teacher at a school. My traveling days are over and I am looking for a stable, long term position at a school. I believe that the experience that I have gained by traveling and living abroad for 7 years will make me a better and more diverse teacher. I am a dynamic Home School Teacher with a proven track record of enhancing student engagement and success through tailored lesson planning and effective parent-teacher communication. Successfully implemented diverse curricula and hands-on activities, fostering a love for learning and cultural awareness. Cultivated a positive learning environment, adapting methods to meet individual student needs. In High School I was a very diverse student. I was Head Girl of my residence and Under Head Girl of the school. I was also on the Disciplinary Committee and Governing Body of the School. I accelerated in Academical, Cultural and Sport level of my School.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Home School Teacher
Self
Bath, England. Montpellier, France. Pretoria, South Africa
04.2019 - 07.2024
- Managed homeschool schedules effectively, balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Emphasized practical life skills alongside academics, preparing students for future independence and decision-making abilities.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Increased student motivation by implementing engaging activities and interactive teaching techniques.
- Implemented hands-on activities and experiential learning opportunities for improved understanding of complex concepts.
- Submitted and assembled student portfolios for local school district to satisfy legal guidelines.
- Encouraged intellectual curiosity by incorporating stimulating topics outside traditional subject matter into lesson plans.
- Fostered a positive learning environment, promoting open communication and active participation among students.
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Integrated diverse subjects into lessons, promoting interdisciplinary connections for deeper understanding of material.
- Boosted overall student success by providing individualized support through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Improved learning outcomes by customizing teaching methods to suit individual student learning styles.
- Cultivated structured yet flexible learning schedule, accommodating for personalized education pacing.
- Encouraged creative expression among students with integration of arts and crafts projects into curriculum.
- Fostered love for literature with introduction of diverse book selections tailored to students' interests.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Niveau B1 Européen Commun De Référence Pour Les Langues - French Language And Literature
Académie De Montpellier - Greta Montpellier Littoral
Montpellier, France 03.2021
Bachelor Of Education - Early Childhood Development And Foundation Phase
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 12.2015
Certificate Of Competency - First Aid Level 1
International Medical Services
Pretoria 03.2015
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Field trip coordination
Timeline
Home School Teacher
Self
04.2019 - 07.2024
Niveau B1 Européen Commun De Référence Pour Les Langues - French Language And Literature
Académie De Montpellier - Greta Montpellier Littoral
Bachelor Of Education - Early Childhood Development And Foundation Phase
University of Pretoria
Certificate Of Competency - First Aid Level 1
International Medical Services