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Lois Thembo

Lois Thembo

Early Childhood Educator/Pre-primary Teacher
Johannesburg

Summary

Qualified and dedicated Early Childhood Educator or Pre-school teacher, who is passionate about helping young children attain their optimal performance academically, emotionally, physically and socially. Caring and compassionate, with a good understanding of teaching theories, backed by more than 10 years of teaching experience, I am looking to bringing my expertise, efficiency and warmth to help guide and direct children in the best possible way

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Early Childhood Educator/Pre-Primary Teacher

Ashton International College
Benoni
08.2015 - Current

❑ Responsible for the safety and physical well- being of the children at all times.

❑ Implement developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for the children.

❑ Apply play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

❑ Observe children to identify individuals in need of additional support and develop strategies to improve assistance.

❑ Give one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the group.

❑ Maintain accurate records of the children’s progress in all areas of development.

❑ Work with other teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.

❑ Prepare quarterly reports on the children’s progress.

❑ Hold parent/teacher meetings for each child and maintain on-going communication with parents with regard to specific needs of each child, and record the details.

❑ Prepare quarterly reports on the children’s progress.

❑ Incorporate the use of technology to support students' learning.

❑ Prepare an environment in which the furnishings and materials are complete and correspond to the needs of the children.

❑ Being responsible for the conduct of the classroom, including the maintenance of discipline.

❑ Being responsible for the care and maintenance of the classroom materials, that is, maintain an orderly environment and keeping it clean, and encouraging the children to be a part of this responsibility.

❑ Maintain an inventory of the classroom materials and equipment.

❑ Organise pre-school clubs (an example is Old Fashioned Games).

❑ Attend staff meetings and other school events.


Preschool Teacher

Montessori Africa
Johannesburg
01.2010 - 06.2014
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conference
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to parents and Grade Tutors on educational development.
  • Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
  • Attended staff meetings and school events

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
07.2016 - 12.2020

Modern Montessori
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2008 - 09.2009

Skills

    Classroom management

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Accomplishments

Played a leading role in establishing a church day-care centre in 2015

Interests

Knitting, Watching documentaries, Reading Biographies, Hiking and Camping

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education

University of South Africa
07.2016 - 12.2020

Early Childhood Educator/Pre-Primary Teacher

Ashton International College
08.2015 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Montessori Africa
01.2010 - 06.2014

Modern Montessori
01.2008 - 09.2009
Lois ThemboEarly Childhood Educator/Pre-primary Teacher