Mia Du Preez

• I am currently an employee as a liabilities advisor. I defend and determine the outcomes of third party claims lodged against our clients, as their insurer, based on the law of Delict.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
• Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Developed team communications and information for meetings.
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
• Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

• Employed as a CAT (Computer Applications Technology) teacher at Voortrekkerhoogte High School from January 2014. I was teaching grades 10 and 11.
• Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
• Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
• Managed classroom activities, parent conferences and lesson plans.
• Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
• Maintained accurate and complete records for 270 students.
• Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
• Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
• Implemented different technologies such as an interactive whiteboard to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
• Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and practical assessment tasks.
• Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
• Prepared practical assessments and theory tests to determine student comprehension.
• Used designated student database including the curriculum to teach and document student grades.
• Initiated tutoring sessions with students, improving grades.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
• Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• Instructed up to 45 students individually and in groups .

• 15 July 2013 – December 2013
• Whilst completing my final year of studies I have been responsible for caring for a 9 year old learner, collecting her from school, taking her to extra- curricular activities and helping her with homework.
• Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
• Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
• Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
• Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
• Established and maintained safe play environment for children.

• 15 July 2013 – 20 September 2013
• Completed my last three months of my fourth year teaching practical at Hoërskool Zwartkop. (PRO 452). I taught Computer Application Technology to grades 10, 11 and 12.
• Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
• Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
• Helped teachers decorate and organize classrooms with age-specific decor and organization prior to classes starting.
• Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
• Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
• Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
• Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education
• Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

• 10 April 2013 – 14 June 2013
• Completed my first three months of my fourth year teaching practical (PRO 453) at Laerskool Rooihuiskraal. I taught Computer Applications Technology to grades 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 and obtained an overall mark of 91%.
• Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
• Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
• Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
• Helped teachers decorate and organize classrooms with age-specific decor and organization prior to classes starting.
• Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion
• Stood in for teachers to supervise classes, deliver lessons and administer tests.
• Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
• Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

• 4 July 2011 – 9 July 2011
• Volunteered to work at Villa Le Themba as charity work. These babies and children each have individual special needs that we need to satisfy. Every individual has a unique disadvantage such as disabilities and HIV/AIDS. I volunteered to work for 30 hours at Villa Le Themba.
• Assisted with event coordination and on-site support.
• Answered phone to filter calls, assist and redirect appropriate personnel.
• Greeted visitors, answered questions and assisted with individual needs or requests.
• Maintained clean facilities to better serve program needs.
• Encouraged donations with community fundraising events and campaigns.

• Completed my second year teaching practical at Hoërskool Centurion during these three weeks. I taught Life Orientation to grades 8 and 9, and Tourism to grades 10-12. I received an overall mark of 90%.
• Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students
• Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
• Helped teachers decorate and organize classrooms with age-specific decor and organization prior to classes starting.
• Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
• Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
• Stood in for teachers to supervise classes, deliver lessons and administer tests.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
• 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.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Bachelor of Education in Further Education and Training: Economic and Management Sciences

1st year:
OPV 161 Education
OPV 162 Education
OPV 163 Education
OPV 164 Education
CIL 111 Computer literacy
CIL 121 Information literacy
TBE 110 Tourism management
TBE 120 Tourism management
OBS 114 Business management
OBS 241 Business management
JPS 110 Professional studies
JPS 120 Professional studies
RTT 110 Computer application technology
RTT 120 Computer application technology
JFG 120 Fundamental numeracy
EAG 151 Academic skills
EOT 110 Academic literacy 1
EOT 120 Academic literacy 2

2nd year:
OPV 261 Education
OPV 262 Education
OPV 263 Education
OPV 264 Education
JKL 251 Classroom literacies
JTK 200 Language across the curriculum
JOO 254 Environmental education
TBE 210 Tourism management
TBE 220 Tourism management
JMD 205 Methodology: Business
JMD 206 Methodology: Tourism
RTT 200 Computer application technology
JRE 252 Religious studies
JLV 253 Cross-curricular reading skills
PRO 280 Teaching practice

3rd year:
OPV 361 Education
OPV 362 Education
OPV 363 Education
OPV 364 Education
RTT 300 Computer application
technology
BER 210 Business law
BER 220 Business law
JTK 300 Taal oor die kurrikulum
JNM 311 Research methodology
JNM 321 Research methodology
PRO 380 Teaching practice

4th year:
JAS 451 Assessment
JNM 451 Research project
JNM 454 Research project
JOA 451 School management and administration
JPE 454 Professional ethics
JMD 456 Methodology of Tourism
JMD 455 Methodology of Business
PRO 380 Teaching practice
PRO 452 Teaching practice