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Soumaye Solomons

Soumaye Solomons

Student Teacher
Knysna

Summary

High-energy student teacher finalizing my degree in education and desiring training opportunity focused on advancing classroom abilities and building career foundation. Enthusiastic about pursuing new avenues of learning, growing professionally and building upon acquired skills. Well-organized and ready to support all my learners in developing their full potential.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Student Teacher

Trinity School
01.2024 - Current

Teaching Afrikaans First Additional Language for grades 7,8 and 9


Teaching English Home Language to grade 7


Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.


Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.


Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.


Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.

Reading Teacher

Knysna Primary School
10.2022 - 12.2023

Literacy Instruction: This involves teaching reading skills, such as phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies.

Assessment: Evaluating students' reading abilities through various methods like standardized tests, informal assessments, and observations to tailor instruction to their needs.

Differentiation: Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with learning disabilities, English language learners, or gifted readers.

Motivation: Fostering a love of reading through engaging activities, book discussions, and exposing students to a variety of genres and authors.

Professional Development: Continuing education and staying updated on research-based practices in literacy instruction to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Teaching Assistant

Knysna Primary School
11.2021 - 09.2022

Offer support to teacher by helping with tasks.

Assist in delivering instruction to students.

Maintain classroom order by monitoring student behavior, ensuring safety, and helping enforce classroom rules.

Help with learners who have special needs of learning.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Education

University of South Africa
Cape Town,WC
04.2001 - Current

Skills

Time Management

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Reading

I love reading for the way it transports me to different worlds and perspectives, allowing me to escape the confines of reality and explore limitless possibilities. Each book is a gateway to new adventures, ideas, and emotions, offering an enriching experience that stimulates my imagination and expands my understanding of the world. Through reading, I can empathize with diverse characters, experiencing their joys, struggles, and triumphs alongside them. It's a journey of self-discovery, as I uncover new passions, interests, and insights with every page turned. Whether it's fiction, non-fiction, or poetry, reading nourishes my mind, ignites my curiosity, and inspires me to constantly seek knowledge and growth. Ultimately, the love for reading stems from its ability to captivate, inspire, and transform me in profound ways, making it an indispensable part of my life.

Timeline

Student Teacher

Trinity School
01.2024 - Current

Reading Teacher

Knysna Primary School
10.2022 - 12.2023

Teaching Assistant

Knysna Primary School
11.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Education - Education

University of South Africa
04.2001 - Current
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