SONJA SWANEPOEL
Pre-school Teacher
PRETORIA
Summary
I have nearly 9 years of experience as a preschool teacher, which included owning my own daycare and working as a pre-school teacher for 2-year olds. I am passionate about children and dedicated to creating a stimulating and nurturing environment where young learners can thrive. I actively pursue to stay updated with the latest in early childhood education. My background at the SAPS also uniquely qualifies me to collaborate effectively with schools on safety initiatives. I am confident that my experience and dedication will contribute positively to your preschool program.
Children are our future, and we have a responsibility to develop them and give them the opportunities and live skills they need.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Teacher
Bospatat Childrens Academy
01.2022
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Managing classroom assistant.
- Trained 9 personnel in child education short courses.
Owner Daycare
Sons Dagsorg
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Continuously evaluated and updated the curriculum based on current research in early childhood education, resulting in improved outcomes for children in care.
- Adapted the learning environment to accommodate children with special needs or disabilities ensuring inclusivity for all participants.
- Enhanced children's development by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational programs.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Warrant Officer
SAPS
01.1992 - 07.2015
- Worked in Crime Prevention and Human Resource Management.
- Collaboration with schools as part of social crime prevention initiatives, including crime awareness and prevention workshops with children and responding to specific incidents.
- Provided trauma counseling and debriefing.
- Streamlined administrative processes, significantly reducing errors and enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
- Provided expert advice to senior leadership on policy changes, contributing to informed decision-making processes across the organization.
- Trained and mentored personnel, including training on the fundamental concepts of dealing with difficult customers.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Constable
SAPS
01.1987 - 01.1988
- Counseling and Debriefing
- Skills development to SAPS members
Education
Short Courses - Child Development
Schools Network - Online Courses
Online 04.2001 -
Diploma - Youth Ministry
UNISA
Wellington, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Teaching and Planning
Team building
Fluent in Afrikaans and English
Time Management
Performance Assessments
Program Development
Self Motivation
Efficient in Microsoft applications
Idnr
6807160134088
Work Schedule
- Weekly and Daily Planning
- As per Theme’s Scheduled
- Checking daily tasks and activities
- Daily Communication books
- Evaluations of Children
- Assessments of children
- Assisting Personnel with Training Courses
- Mentor for Personnel
Celnr
073 006 3205
Personal Information
Marital Status: DIVORCED
References
- Col. Dirk Coetzee, SAPS, 079 949 9647
- Paula Beckman, Sons Dagsorg, 071 607 8782
- Marike Botha, Sons Dagsorg, 079 744 6527
- Ronique Greyling, Bospatat, 082 783 5690
Timeline
Teacher
Bospatat Childrens Academy
01.2022
Owner Daycare
Sons Dagsorg
01.2015 - 01.2022
Short Courses - Child Development
Schools Network - Online Courses
04.2001 -
Diploma - Youth Ministry
UNISA
04.2001 -
Warrant Officer
SAPS
01.1992 - 07.2015
Constable
SAPS
01.1987 - 01.1988