IVAN DAWSON
HERMANUS
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Teacher
Barry Comberford
Vethem
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted children with developing important life skills and love for outdoor spaces.
- Devised creative lesson plans and projects to promote learning for students.
- Provided guidance and supervision to campers during all activities both onsite and offsite.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, progress reports and notes from parent meetings.
- Assisted in developing individualized plans for special needs campers based on their physical or mental limitations.
- Checked exhibits frequently for cleaning and maintenance needs to keep areas organized and tidy.
- Educated children on the local aquatic environment and its inhabitants.
Summer Camp Teacher
Barry Comberford
Vethem
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted regular evaluations of camper performance in order to assess growth over time.
- Educated campers about various topics such as nature conservation, wildlife preservation, teamwork and leadership skills.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Ensured proper sanitation procedures were followed at all times throughout the day by staff members and campers alike.
Assistant Teacher
H Cupido
Wellington
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers, or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Assistant Teacher
H Cupido
Wellington
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Assistant Teacher
Neil van Jaarsveld
Durban
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Observed student performance and analyzed individual records to assess progress.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
Education
Bachelors in Education - Mathematics Literacy
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Wellington, South Africa12-2024
TEFL Certificate - English Language
International Open Academy
United Kingdom02-2021
High School Diploma -
High School Strand
Cape Town, South Africa12-2017
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior management
- Inquiry-based learning
- Community involvement
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Effective listening
- Student motivation
- Empathy and patience
Affiliations
- I love to travel.
- Photography is a big passion of mine
- Watching or being involved in any sport
- Surfing
Timeline
Summer Camp Teacher
Barry Comberford
04.2024 - 11.2024
Summer Camp Teacher
Barry Comberford
04.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Teacher
H Cupido
08.2022 - 10.2022
Assistant Teacher
H Cupido
04.2020 - 06.2020
Assistant Teacher
Neil van Jaarsveld
04.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelors in Education - Mathematics Literacy
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
TEFL Certificate - English Language
International Open Academy
High School Diploma -
High School Strand
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