Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
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Kay-Lee Jacobs
Educator
POLOKWANE
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong background in classroom management, student counselling, and behavioural support. Known for building respectful learning environments, supporting student wellbeing, and communicating effectively with families and teaching teams.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator/Assistant/Student Counsellor
Bet-Shalom Christian School
08.2025 - Current
- Managed daily classroom activities, maintaining a structured and respectful learning environment.
- Managed daily classroom activities, maintaining a structured and respectful learning environment.
- Improved student participation, leading to improved classroom productivity by establishing a reward-based system.
- Communicated with families regarding student performance, behaviour, and academic growth.
- Collaborated with educators to identify at-risk students and recommend timely interventions.
- Achieved improved student wellbeing with proactive mental health support.
- Created lesson materials supporting comprehension, participation, and skill development.
Teacher Intern
PEPPS Polokwane Preparatory School and College
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Created a safe, respectful classroom environment conducive to learning for all students.
- Monitored learner behaviour and applied classroom routines consistently.
- Supported educators with lesson planning, marking, and record keeping.
- Communicated with educators to address learning gaps and improve lesson delivery.
- Collaborated with fellow interns and teachers to develop comprehensive curriculum plans.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child's progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And English
EDUVOS
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
PGCE in Senior Phase And FET - Education
Lyceum
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Classroom management
Homework setting and marking
Exam invigilation
Language teaching
Curriculum adaptation
Curriculum development
Behavioural management strategies
Parent collaboration
Behaviour management
Leadership mentoring
Student counselling
Software
Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Drive and Classroom)
Canva and social media platforms
Certification
Level 1 Cricket Coach
Interests
Reading
Sports
Learning new skills
Teaching
Personal development
Working with children
Timeline
Educator/Assistant/Student Counsellor
Bet-Shalom Christian School
08.2025 - Current
Teacher Intern
PEPPS Polokwane Preparatory School and College
01.2022 - 03.2025
PGCE in Senior Phase And FET - Education
Lyceum
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And English
EDUVOS
04.2001 -