Lize-Mari van der Merwe
Foundation Phase Educator
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Education professional with strong commitment to fostering academic growth and student development. Adept at designing and implementing curricula that meet diverse learning needs while promoting collaborative classroom environment. Known for reliability and adaptability, with focus on team collaboration and achieving educational goals through effective classroom management and communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Grade R Educator
Randhart Rakkers Private Pre-Primary School
Alberton
04.2017 - Current
- - Attend in-service training when is expected (Private trainings of own choosing as well as compulsory Department of Education trainings as requested).
- - Extending and improving on lesson plans, assessment rubrics and report cards as needed.
- - Parent meetings or discussions as/when needed.
- - Work in close partnership with speech-, occupational- and educational psychologists as well as play therapists when needed.
- - Attend school meetings on regular basis.
- - Key achievements: Previously organised Rakkertjies Gholfdays/fundraisers and are available for extramural activities (Rugby – currently standing in for teacher going on maternity leave/Netball) games during Saturdays.
- - Specific responsibilities as stipulated in job description, revised yearly as needed.
- - Previously helped organise concerts, open days (trompoppies), mini-sport days, currently also organising Mr and Miss Rantie Petit for Grade R learners with respective Primary school educators etc.
- - Updated First Aid course valid for next two years.
Foundation Phase Educator
Frances Vorwerg School
Johannesburg
01.2009 - 04.2017
- Grade R-3 CAPS GDE - Adapted learning and teaching for learners with disabilities
- - Remedial teaching
- - Attended In-service Trainings for Learning disabilities and Behaviour difficulties
- - Cluster meetings and Parent meetings
- - Worked closely with Educational Psychologists, Speech-, Occupational-, and Physical Therapists on a daily basis
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
Education
B.Ed - Foundation Phase Education
University of North West
Potchefstroom01.2005
B.Ed (HONS) - Educational Psychology
University of North West
Potchefstroom01.2007
Skills
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Group and individual instruction
Student relations
References
Zelna, Sowden, Mrs, 0834547548
Accomplishments
- Excellent organisational and admin skills
- Event Organizing
- Charity events for community
Timeline
Grade R Educator
Randhart Rakkers Private Pre-Primary School
04.2017 - Current
Foundation Phase Educator
Frances Vorwerg School
01.2009 - 04.2017
B.Ed - Foundation Phase Education
University of North West
B.Ed (HONS) - Educational Psychology
University of North West
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