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Leila Walters

Cape Town

Summary

A passionate, flexible and engaging teacher, who is adept at curriculum development and technology integration, I have significantly enhanced literacy and critical thinking across diverse age groups throughout my career. My collaborative efforts with faculty and innovative lesson planning have consistently uplifted student achievement and engagement, showcasing my ability to lead and innovate in educational settings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Education First EF
06.2021 - 04.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Taught and prepared students for the Cambridge exam. FCE, CAE and CPE.
  • Taught learners from ages 16+

Teacher

Self Employed
04.2019 - 05.2021
  • Taught English as a Foreign Language online for the duration of COVID lockdown.
  • Managed all key responsibilities of student growth.
  • Wrote and implemented tailor made lesson plans and course work specific to each learners level and needs.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.

Teacher

Good Hope Studies
03.2015 - 04.2019

• Provided optimal instruction and academic support to students. • Promoted critical thinking skills by implementing strengthening exercises where appropriate.

• Promoted individualism as well as class unity.

• Created and implemented lesson plans based on student-led interests and curiosities.

• Attended workshops and classes to further my professional skills.

• Modified lessons to meet the needs of all students.

• Taught General English lessons, skills based lessons, Cambridge, IELTS and TOEFL.

  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers to ensure students reached learning objectives.
  • Taught students aged 15+

Teacher

Piboonsawasdee Primary School
04.2014 - 02.2015
  • Taught English to Primary and Secondary school students

• Championed English and Early Childhood Education in an underprivileged school, boosting literacy and cognitive growth.

• Introduced techniques to improve coordination and critical thinking in children.

• Directed engaging literacy initiatives through the creation of dynamic and interactive lesson plans.

  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.


Project Manager/teacher Trainer

Living Through Learning
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

• Transformed fourteen classrooms in underprivileged areas around Cape Town into dynamic, interactive literacy classrooms. • Conducted comprehensive early childhood development and literacy training for educators.

• Equipped staff with effective teaching methodologies to enhance literacy and essential skills.

• Revamped literacy in Foundation phase.

• Trained teachers in childhood development

• Uplifted staff literacy teaching


Education

Bachelor of Education (senior Phase And FET) - Educational Themes, Professional Studies

UNISA
South Africa
05.2024

CELTA - High School Teaching/ Teaching Adults

Cambridge University
Cape Town
03.2014

Skills

  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Student assessment
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Curriculum Development
  • Technology Integration
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Works well in a team

references

Sandra Smit (Director of studies EF)

081 517 7102


Mike Faul (Head teacher - Good Hope Studies)

082 654 5935

Timeline

Teacher

Education First EF
06.2021 - 04.2024

Teacher

Self Employed
04.2019 - 05.2021

Teacher

Good Hope Studies
03.2015 - 04.2019

Teacher

Piboonsawasdee Primary School
04.2014 - 02.2015

Project Manager/teacher Trainer

Living Through Learning
01.2012 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Education (senior Phase And FET) - Educational Themes, Professional Studies

UNISA

CELTA - High School Teaching/ Teaching Adults

Cambridge University
Leila Walters