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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
Sandra Smit (Director of studies EF)
081 517 7102
Mike Faul (Head teacher - Good Hope Studies)
082 654 5935