JOHANNA NELUONDE
TEACHER
Summary
Dynamic Foundation Phase Teacher with a proven track record at Centauri Combined School, specializing in early childhood education and classroom management. Leveraged activity planning and social skills development to foster a nurturing environment, achieving consistent academic growth and increased parent involvement. Expert in engaging young learners through innovative curricula and play-based strategies.
Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Foundation Phase Teacher
Centauri Combined School
07.2022 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Foundation Phase Teacher
Mvelaphanda Nndwa Community Creche
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
Foundation Phase Teacher
Ntanganedzeni Pre-School
01.1999 - 12.2003
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
Education
National Diploma :Early Childhood Development -
SETA
LIMPOPO 04.2001 -
Certificate in Early Childhood Development -
SETA
LIMPOPO 04.2001 -
Skills
Activity planning
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Child development
Classroom organization
Daycare management
Parent-teacher communication
Early childhood education
Social skills development
Curriculum planning
Performance improvement
Timeline
Foundation Phase Teacher
Centauri Combined School
07.2022 - Current
Foundation Phase Teacher
Mvelaphanda Nndwa Community Creche
01.2019 - 12.2021
National Diploma :Early Childhood Development -
SETA
04.2001 -
Certificate in Early Childhood Development -
SETA
04.2001 -
Foundation Phase Teacher
Ntanganedzeni Pre-School
01.1999 - 12.2003
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