MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Leah Jaffa
Teacher
Port Elizabeth,EC
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Grade 3 Teacher
HANKEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Hankey, Eastern Cape
02.2020 - Current
- Grade leader
- Plan lessons accordingly.
- Prepare, administer and grade assessments.
- Adapt teaching methods and material to meet students' needs and interests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Implemented classroom management, improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Coach and assistant coach: Netball, Athletics and Cross country.
- Committees: Reading/Academic program (Intervention), Entertainment, Fund raising, Cultural (Art & Drama)
Online ESL Teacher
Qkids
06.2022 - Current
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
- Utilized multimedia and technology to convey information
- Worked with students between ages 5 and 13 on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction.
Grade 2 Teacher
Normoyle Primary School
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Plan lessons
- Assessed student progress by administering tests
- Use innovative ways to bring lessons across and create resources
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Direct school play
- Committees: Fund raising, art club
- Coach sport: Mini cricket, mini tennis
Education
NSC -
Collegiate Girls' High School
Port Elizabeth, EC 01.2010 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Education - Foundation Phase
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, EC 02.2015 - 12.2018
Skills
Communication
Admin
Leadership
Parent-Teacher Relations
Inquiry-Based Teaching
CAPS curriculum
Technology integration
Team collaboration
Time management
Certification
TEFL Course 120HR
Additional Information
Volunteer
- After school tutoring program
- Missionary work with the Church of Christ
- CAN/SA events and fundraisers.
Software
SASAMS
Timeline
Online ESL Teacher
Qkids
06.2022 - Current
Grade 3 Teacher
HANKEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
02.2020 - Current
Grade 2 Teacher
Normoyle Primary School
01.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Education - Foundation Phase
Nelson Mandela University
02.2015 - 12.2018
NSC -
Collegiate Girls' High School
01.2010 - 12.2014
References
Marijke Venter
082 848 6684
Chimoné Killian
061 761 5350