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Gugulethu Jacqueline Kotsi

Gugulethu Jacqueline Kotsi

Foundation Phase Teacher
Sandton,GP

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. 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

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Grade 0 Teacher

St Peter’s Girls Prep School
01.2022 - Current
  • Currently serving as Head of Grade, overseeing curriculum coordination and team collaboration; taught a full-time Grade 0 class using play-based and inquiry-led approaches; developed, planned, and implemented the daily curriculum; created a nurturing and stimulating learning environment aligned with Foundation Phase outcomes; managed classroom routines, transitions, and behavior expectations; maintained accurate records of assessments, student development, and parent communication; wrote termly reports and provided detailed feedback to parents during consultation meetings; participated in school events and community engagement activities; integrated creative arts, sensory play, and early literacy/numeracy into daily lessons; mentored intern teachers by providing guidance, lesson feedback, and professional development support; responsible for writing and compiling the weekly Grade 0 newsletter shared with parents.
  • 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.

Teacher

St Peter’s Prep Schools (Boys & Girls)
01.2018 - 12.2021
  • Attend weekly planning meetings, participate in the planning and structuring of lesson plans for each week; plan, prepare, and deliver lessons to all students in class; assign work, correct, and mark work carried out by students; perform morning, break, and waiting class duties on a daily basis, including attending school functions, donor functions, and sunset carols; provide the mentor teacher with the administration support required in class, communicating, consulting, and cooperating with other members of the school staff; maintain good order and discipline among students under one’s care and safeguard their health and safety at all times; participate in staff, group, or other meetings related to the school curriculum; participate in in-service education and training courses; make use of audiovisual technological devices/aides (such as Promethean board, iPad, and other adaptations) during the delivery of the lessons; assist with sports, clubs, or attending Grade 1 and Grade 2 soccer/cricket matches (if requested).
  • 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.

Education

Bachelors in Education - Foundation Phase

University of South Africa
01.2021

Grade 12 - undefined

Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School
01.2008

Skills

Ability to build good relationships with people

References

Available on request

Interests

Traveling, Photography, Writing, Arts & Crafts

Timeline

Grade 0 Teacher

St Peter’s Girls Prep School
01.2022 - Current

Teacher

St Peter’s Prep Schools (Boys & Girls)
01.2018 - 12.2021

Grade 12 - undefined

Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School

Bachelors in Education - Foundation Phase

University of South Africa

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