Nicole Zama
Durban
Summary
Dedicated Foundation Phase Educator with a Bachelor of Education degree and TEFL certification. Created engaging lesson plans that enhance early literacy and numeracy skills. Fostered inclusive learning environments that support diverse developmental needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade R Educator
The sycamore tree Academy
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
01.2026 - Current
- Created and implemented engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans for Grade R learners, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
- Developed and maintained a stimulating and safe learning environment conducive to the developmental needs of Grade R learners.
- Assessed learners' progress through continuous observation and tailored interventions to support individual learning needs.
- Planned and facilitated creative play activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional development in Grade R learners.
Grade 1 Educator
The sycamore tree Academy
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to the learning needs of Grade 1 students in the Foundation Phase.
- Created a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that supports the diverse needs of Foundation Phase learners.
- Implemented strategies to develop foundational literacy and numeracy skills in young learners.
- Engaged with parents and caregivers to communicate student progress and collaborate on educational strategies.
Assistant teacher
Nizam Road Primary School
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted lead teachers in preparing and organising educational materials for Foundation Phase learners.
- Supported lead teachers in delivering daily lessons and classroom activities for Foundation Phase learners.
- Helped maintain a safe and positive learning environment in the classroom.
Education
120 Hour Advanced TEFL/ TESOL certificate - Education
TEFL Universal
Online07-2025
High school
Grosvenor Girls high school
01-2011
Bachelor of Education - Foundation phase Teaching
Rosebank college, The independent institute of education
12-2024
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Effective communication and parent engagement
- Team collaboration
- Early Literacy and numeracy
- Student assessment
- Inclusive education
- Creative play facilitation
- Educational material preparation
- Behavioral intervention
- Early childhood development
- Conflict resolution
- Lesson topic preparing
- Lesson delivery
- Public speaking
- Parent-Teacher collaboration
Certification
SACE Certification, 2025-08-01, Demonstrates compliance with SACE professional teaching standards and ethical guidelines.
Languages
English
References
Mrs H.B Essack, Nizam Road Primary School, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, +27827745541, nizamroadprimaryschool@gmail.com
Timeline
Grade R Educator
The sycamore tree Academy
01.2026 - Current
Grade 1 Educator
The sycamore tree Academy
08.2025 - 12.2025
Assistant teacher
Nizam Road Primary School
01.2025 - 08.2025
120 Hour Advanced TEFL/ TESOL certificate - Education
TEFL Universal
High school
Grosvenor Girls high school
Bachelor of Education - Foundation phase Teaching
Rosebank college, The independent institute of education