Sheldon Wade David
Summary
Accomplished and certified professional with teaching experience in a variety of educational settings. Highly skilled in creating innovative and engaging lesson plans, utilizing new technologies, and providing individualized student support. Adaptable, creative, and dedicated individual who is committed to providing students with an interactive and stimulating learning environment. Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Paddington Kindergarten
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Creating and Implementing a Curriculum for N1-K3
- Encouraging and engaging students to speak in English
- Motivating students and using humor to induce a pleasant learning environment
- Maximizing students' talk time through oral tests and presentations
- Helping pupils improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills via individual and group sessions
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
English Teacher
Shanghai Jinshan Aurora Mapleridge Foreign Language Kindergarten
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Planning, preparing and delivering lessons Helping pupils improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills via individual and group sessions
- Checking and assessing pupils work
- ESL Teacher to 10 different classes ranging from N1-K3
- Encouraging and engaging students to speak in English
- Motivating students and using humor to induce a pleasant learning environment.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
English Teacher
Happy Corner Kindergarten
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Designing and following a complete teaching plan that covers alphabet, numeracy, and personal, social and emotional skills
- Preparing and presenting lessons that facilitate students' cognitive, social, and emotional development
- Organizing learning material and resources
- Creating a learning environment that is safe and nurturing
- Supervising children during lessons, meal time, and on the playground
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
English Teacher
Alan Bell International Kindergarten
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Designing and following a complete teaching plan that covers alphabet, numeracy, and personal, social and emotional skills
- Preparing and presenting lessons that facilitate students' cognitive, social, and emotional development
- Organizing learning material and resources
- Creating a learning environment that is safe and nurturing
- Supervising children during lessons, meal time, and on the playground
English Teacher
Howick West Primary
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Having knowledge of the content, students and curriculum
- Planning instructions that meet the student's needs while at the same time offering appropriate and engaging instruction
- Assessing students work and providing a safe and secure learning environment
- Communicating effectively with other staff as well as parents
- Increasing student's achievement and displaying professionalism at all time
Driving Instructor/Teacher
Midlands Driving School
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Instructed students on defensive driving techniques, rules of the road, traffic laws, and regulations
- Conducted pre-drive assessments before each practical driving test to assess readiness levels of students
- Motivated students by using positive reinforcement strategies when appropriate
- Developed and implemented effective teaching methods to ensure student success in driving tests
- Ensured that all vehicles were properly maintained according to safety standards prior to each class session
- Adapted teaching styles and methods based on the learning preferences of each student
- Educated students about proper vehicle maintenance techniques such as checking tire pressure or oil levels regularly
- Collaborated with other instructors to develop comprehensive curricula for courses
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Apao Construction CC
01.2011 - 10.2014
- Ensured adherence to all applicable regulations concerning occupational health and safety in the work environment
- Responded promptly to employee inquiries about health and safety concerns
- Maintained records of incident investigations and other data related to OHS performance indicators
- Organized emergency drills to assess preparedness of employees in responding to unexpected events or hazardous situations
- Conducted safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and risks, providing recommendations for corrective action
- Monitored workplace activities to ensure compliance with OHS requirements
- Provided advice to management on Occupational Health and Safety matters, including risk assessments and hazard identification
- Evaluated effectiveness of PPE equipment used by workers
Education
Master TEFL Certificate -
GLOBAL LANGUAGE TRAINING(UK)
09.2016
Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management -
NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY
01.2011
SAMTRAC (OHS) Qualification: Competent with Distinction (Qualified Occupational Health and Safety Officer) -
NOSA(National Occupation Safety Association)
06.2006
Matric -
Howick High School
12.2005
Skills
- Writing skills
- Communicating
- Organizing
- Professionalism
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Energetic
- Curriculum Implementation
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- Student Motivation
- Classroom Management
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Zulu
Personal Information
Gender: Male
Hobbies and Interests
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Gym
- Football
Timeline
English Teacher
Paddington Kindergarten
07.2023 - 07.2024
English Teacher
Shanghai Jinshan Aurora Mapleridge Foreign Language Kindergarten
02.2023 - 07.2023
English Teacher
Happy Corner Kindergarten
01.2021 - 01.2023
English Teacher
Alan Bell International Kindergarten
09.2019 - 07.2020
English Teacher
Howick West Primary
01.2017 - 01.2019
Driving Instructor/Teacher
Midlands Driving School
11.2015 - 07.2016
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Apao Construction CC
01.2011 - 10.2014
Master TEFL Certificate -
GLOBAL LANGUAGE TRAINING(UK)
Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management -
NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY
SAMTRAC (OHS) Qualification: Competent with Distinction (Qualified Occupational Health and Safety Officer) -
NOSA(National Occupation Safety Association)
Matric -
Howick High School
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