Lezahn Willemse

• Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
• Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
• Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
• Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
• Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
• Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
• Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
• Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
• Continuously improved teaching practices through professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research.
• Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
• Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
• Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
• Utilized varied teaching techniques for different learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course material.
• Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
• Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular connections, reinforcing key concepts across subject areas.
• Organized field trips that complemented classroom learning, offering real-world experiences to students.
• Fostered positive learning environment, addressing individual student needs through personalized attention.
• Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Grade 5 English FAL
• Grade 6 Social Sciences / Sosiale Wetenskappe
• Grade 4 Life Skills / Lewensvaardighede
• Grade 4 Visual Arts
• Grade 7 Technology / Tegnologie

• Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
• Boosted children''s social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and consistent encouragement.
• Contributed to a positive school climate by participating in staff meetings, professional development workshops.
• Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
• Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
• Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill-building in literacy, numeracy, motor skills development, and social-emotional growth.
• Assisted in the planning and execution of special events, such as class performances, holiday celebrations, and end-of-year ceremonies.

Grade 1

• Managed classroom and taught the given work that was communicated to me.

Grade 4: Afrikaans Huistaal

Grade 4: Visual Arts / Visuele Kuns

Grade 6: Physical Education (PT)

Grade 7: EMS / EBW

• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• I relieved the teacher for one month.
• I taught school for the above grades in both Afrikaans and English.

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.

• Teaching assistant for Grade R up to Grade 9.
• Supported with admin work.
• Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
• Supervision of classes.

• Managed physical records storage, ensuring proper labeling, organization, and safekeeping of essential documents.