Sabrina Batista
Teacher
Johannesburg
Summary
Dynamic Grade R Teacher at Kings Castle Pre-primary, adept at fostering student engagement and enhancing classroom instruction. Proven ability to implement effective behavior management strategies and communicate effectively with parents. Committed to identifying and supporting struggling students, ensuring a positive learning environment that promotes critical thinking and child development.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade R Teacher
Kings Castle Pre-primary
01.2017 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
Junior Office Administrator
Value Logistics
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Organized training sessions for staff members contributing to continuous professional growth within the organization.
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials for company promotion and boosted brand awareness through social media updates.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of administrative support duties.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for external partners such as vendors or clients ensuring effective relationship building.
Office Assistant and Coach
Little Kickers Midrand
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in data entry tasks while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Assisted in financial tasks such as invoicing, expense tracking, and budget preparation to ensure accuracy.
- Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
Education
Diploma in Teaching English Online
I-to-i
Online04-2023
Diploma in Grade R Teaching
Lyceum College
04.2001 -
Early Childhood Development From Ages 2-6 Years Ol
Modern Montessori
Linbro Park, South Africa01-2019
Skills
Student engagement
Classroom instruction
Curriculum implementation
Group instruction
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Motivating students
Behavior management
Critical thinking
Child development
Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
Grade R Teacher
Kings Castle Pre-primary
01.2017 - Current
Junior Office Administrator
Value Logistics
09.2015 - 12.2016
Office Assistant and Coach
Little Kickers Midrand
01.2014 - 08.2014
Diploma in Grade R Teaching
Lyceum College
04.2001 -
Diploma in Teaching English Online
I-to-i
Early Childhood Development From Ages 2-6 Years Ol
Modern Montessori
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