Microsoft
Nicolette Keague
Teacher
Mosselbay
Summary
Enthusiastic Lead Teacher bring 29 years of experience in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable in approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher , Teacher Grade 0
Crawford International Bedfordview
Johannesburg
01.2012 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
- Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children's safety.
- Followed IB (PYP) and Reggio Emilia inspired learning strategies.
- Adopted technological advancements that engaged and empowered children.
- Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting.
Early Childhood Educator
Crawford Village Pre-Primary
Sandton
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Taught students basic academic, behavioral and social skills.
- Ordered and restocked classroom supplies.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
Deputy Administrator and K2 Educator
Eaton House Pre-Primary
Singapore
10.2010 - 12.2011
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
- Spearheaded training initiatives for teachers by leading classes on topics such as Sensory Learning and NeuroCog Program.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
RAU, UJ – University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.1990 - 12.1993
Post - Graduate Certificate - Foundation Phase And Early Childhood
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2005 - 12.2006
Diploma - Mentoring and Guidance
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2012 - 12.2012
Diploma - Teaching with Technology
WITS
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2016 - 07.2016
Skills
Performance learning expertise
Accomplishments
- Achieved Teacher onboarding by introducing PurpleMash for online learning tasks.
- Supervised teams of 8-68 staff members.
- Achieved team excellence through effectively helping with TODDLE onboarding.
- Used Microsoft Tools to develop presentation and instructional skills.
- Collaborated with team in the development of 'Messy Day' learning and Neurocog Movement Program.
- Coordinated the launch of a Coding and Robotics classes.
Software
Learner Management Systems
SMARTBoard
IPad
Interests
Technology
Apple products
Art appreciation
STEAM
Cooking and baking
Timeline
Diploma - Teaching with Technology
WITS
02.2016 - 07.2016
Preschool Lead Teacher , Teacher Grade 0
Crawford International Bedfordview
01.2012 - 12.2022
Diploma - Mentoring and Guidance
UNISA
01.2012 - 12.2012
Early Childhood Educator
Crawford Village Pre-Primary
01.2012 - 12.2013
Deputy Administrator and K2 Educator
Eaton House Pre-Primary
10.2010 - 12.2011
Post - Graduate Certificate - Foundation Phase And Early Childhood
UNISA
01.2005 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
RAU, UJ – University of Johannesburg
01.1990 - 12.1993
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