Visual art and mixed media
Years of summative professional experience
Hi, I’m
Jodie Celine Matter
Educator
Summary
Experienced teacher with a compassionate and creative approach to developing diverse curriculums. Skilled at motivating students through interactive instruction and observation. Successful in fostering strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills. Student-centric academic facilitator and motivational coach, able to work independently or as part of a team. Proficient in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
Languages
Work History
Oakhill School
Assistant Teacher
07.2024 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered mutual respect and collaboration among students.
- Assisted in designing differentiated instruction plans to accommodate diverse learner needs within the classroom setting.
- Improved student engagement by implementing creative teaching strategies and new learning tools tailored to learner's needs.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
Plettenberg Bay Primary School
Assistant Teacher
07.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Footsteps Preschool
Teacher
12.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Oakhill School
Art Gallery Manager
12.2022 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Oversaw daily gallery operations including facility maintenance to ensure smooth functioning at all times.
- Developed relationships with art enthusiasts to foster a loyal community around the gallery.
Oakhill School
Event Photographer
12.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Increased repeat business by building strong relationships with clients throughout the event photography process.
- Anticipated key moments during live events enabling quick reaction times for capturing candid shots.
- Delivered high-quality images and consistently met deadlines for photo processing and delivery.
Volunteer Work
Tutor
02.2025 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Provided one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, using data to inform future instruction and target areas for improvement.
Self Employed
Graphic Designer
Job overview
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
Self Employed
Online Shop Owner
01.2020 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Utilized social media platforms effectively for engaging content creation and promotion of products.
- Created visually appealing product listings with detailed descriptions that helped increase click-through rates.
Bamboozles
Social Media Manager
01.2019 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Monitored social media trends and emerging platforms, adopting new strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
- Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
- Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing effective social media strategies.
Education
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Education from Foundation Phase
01.2022 - 01.2025
University Overview
- 82% Minimum Average
- Dean's List, [2022, 2023]
- Dell Young Leaders, [2022-2025]
- Recipient of Top Achiever in Foundation Phase Education, 2023
Oakhill SchoolKnysna
High School Diploma
01.2017 - 01.2021
University Overview
- 75% Minimum Average
- Recipient of Diligence Award, 2021
- Captain of Hockey First XI
- Recipient of The Presidents Award, 2021
Skills
Lesson planning
Behaviour management
Literacy development
Art and music instruction
Time management
Adaptability and flexibility
Teamwork and collaboration
Organizational skills
Additional Courses And Experience
- TeachFirst course: STEM Education [2023]
- Forage course: Leading a classroom [2024]
- Alison: Understanding Child Development and Disabilities [2024]
- Alison: Autism (ASD) course [2025]
- Aurelia: Navigating Autism Support course [2025]
Interests
Holistic wellness
Literacy development in early childhood
Timeline
Tutor
Volunteer Work
02.2025 - 05.2025
Event Photographer
Oakhill School
12.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Teacher
Oakhill School
07.2024 - 09.2024
Assistant Teacher
Plettenberg Bay Primary School
07.2023 - 09.2023
Art Gallery Manager
Oakhill School
12.2022 - 12.2024
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Education from Foundation Phase
01.2022 - 01.2025
Teacher
Footsteps Preschool
12.2021 - 02.2022
Online Shop Owner
Self Employed
01.2020 - 01.2023
Social Media Manager
Bamboozles
01.2019 - 01.2022
Oakhill School
High School Diploma
01.2017 - 01.2021
Graphic Designer
Self Employed