Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Babysitter
Melindie Thiart

Melindie Thiart

Child Care (Grade RR Teacher)
Cape Town,WC

Summary

Compassionate Educator with expertise in fostering positive learning environments and developing engaging curriculum. Inspired academic growth through effective classroom management and strong communication skills. Aims to leverage educational experience in a new field to contribute positively and support team success.

Work History

Teacher

Skilpadland
08.2025 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
  • Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that foster critical thinking.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive 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.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Au Pair

Private Household
02.2024 - 08.2025
  • Supervised daily activities and routines for child, ensuring safety and well-being.
  • Coordinated meal planning and preparation to ensure healthy, enjoyable meals that met dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Implemented effective communication strategies with parents to provide updates on child's progress.
  • Assisted with homework, fostering academic growth and independence.
  • Managed daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
  • Enhanced daily routines based on parents' feedback, positively impacting family dynamics and child engagement.
  • Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and expectations, promoting stability and security for their child.
  • Provided safe transportation for the child to school and various activities.
  • Organized daily schedules to guarantee timely drop-offs and pick-ups for school and extracurricular activities.
  • Acted as a responsible role model by demonstrating respect, kindness and healthy habits to the host family''s child.

Education

High School Diploma -

Stellenberg
Durbanville, South Africa, 7550
01.2019 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - BED Foundation Phase Education

Unisa
15 Jean Simonis St, Parow, Cape Town, 7530
02.2025 - 04.2026

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Student engagement

Behavior management

Motivating students

Health and safety

Parent-teacher communication

Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Building rapport

Relationship building

Critical thinking

Growth mindset

Certification

First Aid Level 1 Training - Valid 3 Years

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

First Aid Level 1 Training - Valid 3 Years

03-2026

Teacher

Skilpadland
08.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - BED Foundation Phase Education

Unisa
02.2025 - 04.2026

Au Pair

Private Household
02.2024 - 08.2025

High School Diploma -

Stellenberg
01.2019 - 12.2023
Melindie ThiartChild Care (Grade RR Teacher)