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Natasha Struwig

Natasha Struwig

Native English Speaker
Jeffreys Bay

Summary

Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students. Proficient in crafting lesson plans with clear objectives easily communicated to students.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Playball instructor

Mariette Dreyer
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Coaching children to engage confidently in a wide range of sports skills preparing them for years of positive and competent sport participation
  • Creating a learning environment which boosts self-esteem and confidence
  • Coaching programs for boys and girls of all abilities and age groups
  • Classes varied from 3 children to big groups of 30 children per group
  • Coaching programs that are age specific, offering each group a different sporting experience
  • Coaching playball classes that are presented in a fun, structured and active way to engage children
  • Creating interactive videos for Playball Jeffreys Bay and Humansdorp during the Covid pandemic

Kindergarten Teacher

Omega Academy Private Christian School
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Grade RR and Gr
  • R teacher
  • Implemented hands-on play-based strategies for experiential learning
  • Developed professional relationship with parents and teachers
  • Encouraged children to be understanding to others, show good manners and instructed in other social behaviors
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate work addressing learning styles
  • Collaborated with colleagues on development of new classroom projects and monthly themes
  • Administered and documented results of student assessments
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
  • Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestones reports to each parent
  • Increased teaching academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques
  • Taught Children foundation skills in colors, shapes and letters
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development
  • Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development
  • Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers
  • Promoted good behaviors by implementing positive reinforcement
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes
  • Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using tradition poems, nursery rhymes and riddles
  • Committed to providing spiritual education for youth
  • Skillful planning and coordinating spiritual growth activities and guiding children in completing projects and activities
  • Physical education for GR
  • RR -GR
  • 3: Planning fun and structured physical activities to stimulate the brain to be more focused in class, stimulating the number as well as creative side of the brain
  • Encouraged early learning development within math, English and creativity through stories, songs and games
  • Invented and produced creative visual aids and resources to assist in teaching curriculum
  • Kept age-appropriate resources readily available to enhance children's learning and discovery
  • Encouraged children to develop key life skills through ongoing motivation and positive reinforcement

Part time teacher

Omega Academy Private Christian School
08.2008 - 06.2012
  • Part time teacher at Omega Academy
  • (Private Christian School)
  • 2008 Subjects: Natural Science Gr7-9, Mathematic Gr 7-9, Bible Gr. 7-9
  • 2009 Subjects: Mathematics Gr.7-9, Christian Life Orientation including practical fitness sessions Gr 7-9, Technology Gr 7-9
  • Taught students cognitive, linguistic and emotional development to promote well-roundedness
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to achieve universal success
  • Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators to improve teaching quality
  • Maintained trusting student relationships by providing both educational and emotional support to students
  • 2010-2012 Subjects:

Biology Gr 7,8,10, Technology Gr 7,8, Christian Life Orientation including practical fitness sessions Gr.10-12

  • Providing creative solutions and challenging problems, both in the classroom and beyond
  • Experience in crafting lesson plans and feedback uniquely tailored to each student
  • Collaborated with staff and faculty to organize school events and fundraisers
  • Facilitated parent-teacher conferences and maintained regular communication with parents
  • Encouraged critical thinking and high-level reasoning skills in students
  • Implemented differentiated teaching strategies to accommodate students with varied abilities and needs
  • Coordinated extracurricular activities and led the sport programs
  • Created positive environment promoting student engagement and participation

Private Tennis coach

Self-employed
01.2007 - 05.2012
  • Teaching fundamental skills to prepare for competitions
  • Helping tennis players at varying levels improve and succeed in achieving their personal goals
  • Organize and conduct tennis lessons
  • Improving form, techniques and stamina
  • Encourage and motivate players to fulfill their potential and develop a sportsmanlike mindset and team spirit
  • Working with individuals as well as big groups
  • Biggest group of 120 pupils in university, organizing and planning sessions, instructing assistant coaches on preparing and instructing lessons under my supervision
  • Instructing techniques: Forehand, backhand and serve

Private swimming coach

Self-employed
01.2008 - 12.2011
  • Conducted warm-up and stretching exercises to prepare students for training
  • Evaluated capabilities and progress of students to modify and customize teaching methods
  • Maintained daily records of achievements, communicating results to parents and guardians following lesson
  • Scheduled daily and weekly lessons to meet needs and availability of students
  • Diligently supervised pool users, maintaining safety and welfare in accordance with strict operating procedures
  • Stored and cleaned equipment after lessons to maintain cleanliness and health and safety compliance
  • Designed program and lessons to follow teaching structure, providing positive reinforcement
  • Taught butterfly, breaststroke and freestyle to provide variety of swimming techniques to students
  • Observed and identified actions of students to provide correction and improvement
  • Performed different levels of swimming training to meet beginner and advance needs of students
  • Attended training sessions per month to enhance skills and maintain highest levels of safety
  • Performed safety water drills to prepare students for evacuation and response to natural disasters

Education

Human Movement Science - Sport Science

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Eastern Cape
04.2001 -

Skills

Class instruction

Work Availability

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Timeline

Playball instructor

Mariette Dreyer
01.2021 - 05.2023

Kindergarten Teacher

Omega Academy Private Christian School
01.2018 - 12.2019

Part time teacher

Omega Academy Private Christian School
08.2008 - 06.2012

Private swimming coach

Self-employed
01.2008 - 12.2011

Private Tennis coach

Self-employed
01.2007 - 05.2012

Human Movement Science - Sport Science

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
04.2001 -
Natasha StruwigNative English Speaker