Nicole Van Wyk
Teacher
Cape Town
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Grade 1
Rabboni Christian Education Centre
02.2023 - Current
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues for curriculum development, sharing best practices and creating interdisciplinary units.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Kindergarten Teacher
Rabboni Christian Education Centre
02.2023 - Current
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted students by serving as advocate for children in school and community.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Art Teacher
Rabboni Christian Education Centre
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Mentored new art teachers entering the profession by sharing resources, insights, and expertise gained throughout years of experience.
- Provided feedback and grades to provide regular feedback on student progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
Education
GED -
G.E.D
Online 04.2001 -
Skills
Continuous Improvement
Activity Planning
English Fluency
Multitasking and Organization
Curriculum Development
Positive Reinforcement
Goal Setting
Play-Based Learning
Play-Based Learning
Classroom Management
Individualized Learning
Parental Communication
Field Trip Oversight
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 1
Rabboni Christian Education Centre
02.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Rabboni Christian Education Centre
02.2023 - Current
Art Teacher
Rabboni Christian Education Centre
02.2023 - 01.2024
GED -
G.E.D
04.2001 -