Monette Griessel
Cape Town
Summary
I am a passionate and dedicated Foundation Phase student teacher with a heart for children and a strong Christian faith, having grown up in a values-driven and loving home where I continue to actively serve in my church community. I am gentle, responsible, and enthusiastic, with a natural ability to connect with young learners and create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they feel valued and encouraged to grow academically, socially, and spiritually. As an energetic and fun-loving person, I enjoy life, embrace challenges, and set meaningful goals for myself. Being soft-spoken yet driven with big dreams, I have always loved spending time with children and building meaningful connections with them. My school years were filled with growth, learning, and treasured relationships, and I am now excited and ready to step confidently into the next phase of my journey.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aftercare Teacher
Curro Durbanville
Cape Town, South Africa
07.2023 - Current
- Supervise and support learners in a structured aftercare environment;
- Assist with homework and reinforce learning concepts
- Build positive relationships with learners and parents
Doxa Deo Tyger Valley
Children’s Ministry Assistant (Ages 3–5)
Cape Town, South Africa
07.2019 - Current
- Assisted in teaching Bible-based lessons
- Helped create a nurturing and faith-centered environment
- Built meaningful relationships with young children
Student Teacher / Job Shadowing(Ages 1 – Grade 3)
Curro Brackenfell
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted in classrooms across Foundation Phase
- Provided one-on-one support to a learner with additional needs
- Adapted teaching approaches to suit individual learners
Assistant Teacher (Holiday Work)
Curro Castle Sitari, Somerset West
Cape Town, South Africa
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Supported teachers in early childhood development activities
- Assisted with classroom organisation and learner supervision
Education
Foundation Phase Teaching
Stadio Higher Education
3rd Year StudentSkills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Behavioral assessment
- Child development
- Special needs support
- Creative teaching methods
- Relationship building
Certification
- First Aid Level 2 – Qualixa Training Centre (2025)
- Equipping Leadership Training – Doxa Deo Tyger Valley (2026)
Hobbies and interests
- Tug of War
- Dance
- Beauty Technology
References
Charne Allers
📞 072 650 5530
✉️ charne@jankriel.co.za
Lizelle Gouws
📞 072 202 8556
✉️ lizelle.gouws@doxadeo.org
Michelle De Bod
📞079 169 3997
✉️michelle.d2@curro.co.za
Accomplishments
- 2019 VRL (Representative Councel for learners)
- SA Tug of War in Kimberly
- 2020 VRL (Representative Councel for learners)
- SA Tug of War in Oudtshoorn
- 2021 School Prefect
- Mr & Ms Jan Kriel ‑ 1st princess
- SA Tug of War in Worcester
- 2022 School Prefect
- SA Tug of War in Malmesbury
Timeline
Aftercare Teacher
Curro Durbanville
07.2023 - Current
Student Teacher / Job Shadowing(Ages 1 – Grade 3)
Curro Brackenfell
01.2023 - 06.2023
Assistant Teacher (Holiday Work)
Curro Castle Sitari, Somerset West
10.2021 - 10.2021
Doxa Deo Tyger Valley
Children’s Ministry Assistant (Ages 3–5)
07.2019 - Current
Foundation Phase Teaching
Stadio Higher Education