Hanlie Smit
Bredasdorp
Summary
Experienced educator proficient in English and Afrikaans, with strong writing, reading, and speaking skills. Demonstrated passion for literature, having engaged with English novels since childhood. Committed to language acquisition, currently learning French and Dutch. Recognized for a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade R Teacher
Eikestad Primary School
Stellenbosch
01.2011 - 12.2019
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Coached sports teams including hockey, tennis, netball, mini cricket, and swimming.
- Met with parents for annual meetings or as necessary.
- Observed and assessed student performance to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilising variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with national curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Grade R Teacher
Melkbos Private School
Melkbosstrand
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Maintained trusting student relationships by providing both educational and emotional support to students.
- Observed and assessed student performance to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilising variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with national curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Education
ECD Level 5 - Early Childhood Development
Boland College
Stellenbosch, South Africa01-2009
Skills
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans
- Computer literate
- Reader and scribe support
- Special needs education training
- Play therapy levels 1 and 2
- Early childhood teaching
- Relationship building
- Classroom management strategies
- Lesson design
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Sports coaching expertise
Languages
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Dutch
Elementary
A2
French
Elementary
A2
Certification
- ECD level 5
- Reader and Scribe
- Play Therapy Level 1 and 2
Hobbies and interests
- I love cooking and baking
- Being outdoors and walking my dogs, Chilli and Mango
- I love being close to the ocean
- Reading
- I love music and play mainly by ear. I play the piano, accoustic guitar and the recorder
Timeline
Grade R Teacher
Eikestad Primary School
01.2011 - 12.2019
Grade R Teacher
Melkbos Private School
01.2010 - 12.2010
ECD Level 5 - Early Childhood Development
Boland College