Salisha Sookdawe Naicker
Teacher
KwaDukuza
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Grade 3 Register Teacher
Curro Heritage House
01.2025 - Current
- Currently teaching English, Maths, Art and Life Skills to Grade 3
- Forecasts/Lesson planning
- Teaching Curriculum
- Curriculum planning
- Assisting with writing, proper letter formation and spelling
- Assigning/Grading Homework
- Writing/grading tests/Essays
- Engaging class in lectures, discussions, activities and demonstrations
- Identifying and reporting on learners with special educational learning lags and difficulties.
- Conducting extra-English lessons for children with difficulties.
- Extra-mural facilitator for Art.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Grade 5 Register Teacher (1 Year Contract)
Curro Heritage House
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Taught GR4/5/6 Coding and Robotics, Gr5 Natural Science and Gr5 Personal and Social Well-Being
- Forecasts/Lesson planning
- Teaching Curriculum
- Curriculum planning
- Assigning/Grading Homework
- Writing/grading tests/Essays
- Engaging class in lectures, discussions, activities and demonstrations.
- Conducted extra-murals for Minecraft and Robotics.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Locum Teacher (3 Month Contract)
Curro Heritage House PreSchool
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Plan, control, record and report on assessments
- To manage, plan, assist and promote teaching and learning within the class
- Activities within the school
- Discipline
- Contribute to the values and ethos of the school.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Foundation Phase Special Needs Teacher (contract)
R.P Moodley Special Needs School
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Teaching students with Down Syndrome, ASD, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and those with Learning lags
- Forecasts / Lesson Planning
- Teaching curriculum
- Assessing and Evaluating
- Remediation Activities Engaging in class practical, activities
- Remedial activities
- Morning Exercise routine involvement
- Assist with enhancing fine/gross motor skills
- Continuously Monitor progress
- Monitor and document incident reports
- Subjects taught- communication and language, visual and perceptual skills, life skills, sense of self and sexuality, gross/fine motor skills, Grooming and self-care, gardening and PE.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
English Kindergarten Teacher (contract)
Maple Bear Canadian School
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Forecasts/Lesson planning
- Teaching Curriculum
- Assigning/Grading Homework
- Writing/grading tests/Essays
- Engaging class in lectures, discussions, activities and demonstrations
- Daily morning exercise routine
- Circle time
- Song and dance activities
- Experience with learners with learning disabilities (students with learning lags and autistic learners)
- Involvement in extra curricular activities (concert planning /excursions/ school activities)
- Curriculum coordinating
- Extra lessons and involvement in ILP (Individual Learning Programme)
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Subject Teacher (contract)
Glenhills Secondary School
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Taught Social Science, Life Orientation and Physical Education to high school students.
- Forecasts/Lesson planning
- Teaching Curriculum
- Assigning/Grading Homework
- Writing/grading tests/Essays
- Engaging class in lectures, discussions, activities and demonstrations
- Physical education: Forecasts/Lesson planning
- Teaching Curriculum
- Facilitating physical education activities and assessing
- Involvement in extra mural activities
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive school culture focused on collaboration and continuous growth.
Education
High School - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics Literacy, Life Science, Accounting, Business Studies, Life Orientation
Glenhills Secondary
BA - Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Tourism, English, Management
University of Kwazulu-Natal - Howard College Campus
01.2013 - 01.2015
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Life Orientation, Social Science, Professional Development, Cross Curriculum Studies
University of KwaZulu Natal - Edgewood Campus
Skills
Student engagement
Classroom instruction
Curriculum implementation
Group instruction
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Behavior management
Adaptability Skills
Effective Time Management
Registration Numbers
SACE REGISTRATION 12422954
Known As
Salisha Sookdawe Naicker
Health
Good
Disability
None
Highest Qualification
PGCE : Senior Phase of GET. (GR7-9) LIFE ORIENTATION / SOCIAL SCIENCE
Personal Information
- Criminal Offences: None
- Driving License: Yes
Additional Information
SACE REGISTERED AND TEFL QUALIFIED.
WECHAT ID: Salisha_S
Timeline
Grade 3 Register Teacher
Curro Heritage House
01.2025 - Current
Grade 5 Register Teacher (1 Year Contract)
Curro Heritage House
01.2024 - 12.2024
Locum Teacher (3 Month Contract)
Curro Heritage House PreSchool
10.2023 - 12.2023
Foundation Phase Special Needs Teacher (contract)
R.P Moodley Special Needs School
08.2022 - 07.2023
English Kindergarten Teacher (contract)
Maple Bear Canadian School
03.2019 - 01.2020
Subject Teacher (contract)
Glenhills Secondary School
01.2017 - 12.2018
BA - Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Tourism, English, Management
University of Kwazulu-Natal - Howard College Campus
01.2013 - 01.2015
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Life Orientation, Social Science, Professional Development, Cross Curriculum Studies
University of KwaZulu Natal - Edgewood Campus
High School - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics Literacy, Life Science, Accounting, Business Studies, Life Orientation
Glenhills Secondary
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