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Lizelle van der Westhuizen

Lizelle van der Westhuizen

Educator
Worcester

Summary

Dynamic educator and administrator with proven expertise in student engagement, curriculum implementation, and classroom instruction. Excelled at Willekind by fostering supportive learning environments and implementing interactive teaching methods. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and time management skills. Skilled in computer literacy, adept at enhancing educational experiences while managing administrative tasks efficiently.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Teacher

Leesleeu En Syfervink
01.2025 - Current

Currently working in the mornings where I do extra curricular activities with learners from mathematics,language,fine and grossmotor skills form ages 3 to 6 years

Head of Aftercare

Doceo Leersentrum
01.2022 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Responsible for all the administration work at the aftercare and arranging all the events.
  • Responsible for 180 learners


Teacher

Willekind
01.2015 - 12.2024
  • 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.
  • Was responsible for the 5 year class
  • Responsible for the curriculum for the school

Administration Clerk

Conradie Inc
02.2011 - 06.2011
  • Handled incoming phone calls and answered questions from callers.
  • Reduced errors in data entry tasks through diligent attention to detail and thorough verification procedures.
  • Answered over [Number] calls each day on multi-line telephone systems, supporting communication needs of [Number] staff members.
  • Documented all [Type] contract paperwork, expenses, and resource utilization for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.

Education

Bachelors in B.ED Foundation Phase - Education

North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
04.2001 -

Certificate - Short Course in Dyslexia

Dyslexia Today
South Africa
04.2001 -

Certificate - Counseling For Children

UNISA
South Africa
04.2001 -

Certificate - Gr.R Teaching

UNISA
South Africa
04.2001 -

Diploma - Education

Boland College
Worcester, South Africa
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Worcester Gymnasium
Worcester, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Student engagement

Classroom instruction

Curriculum implementation

Group instruction

Teamwork

Time manangement

Computer literate

Additional Information

Reference

Daleen du Toit(Willekind)

074304382


Toot du Toit(Doceo leersentrum)

0785719944


Mari du Toit(Leesleeu en syfervink)

078368464

Timeline

Teacher

Leesleeu En Syfervink
01.2025 - Current

Head of Aftercare

Doceo Leersentrum
01.2022 - Current

Teacher

Willekind
01.2015 - 12.2024

Administration Clerk

Conradie Inc
02.2011 - 06.2011

Bachelors in B.ED Foundation Phase - Education

North West University
04.2001 -

Certificate - Short Course in Dyslexia

Dyslexia Today
04.2001 -

Certificate - Counseling For Children

UNISA
04.2001 -

Certificate - Gr.R Teaching

UNISA
04.2001 -

Diploma - Education

Boland College
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Worcester Gymnasium
04.2001 -
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