Zelda Volschenk
Education
Cape Town
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Reflexologist
School of Reflexology
01.2011 - 11.2014
- Attended industry workshops and conferences, staying current on best practices in reflexology therapy.
- Increased overall well-being of clients by addressing physical, emotional, and mental aspects during sessions.
- Stimulated energy flow along medians to channel body healing responses.
- Developed unique treatment protocols, incorporating various modalities such as aromatherapy and acupressure.
Practical (UNISA)
Gene Louw, Kenridge, Kidz Can, Curro Brackenfell
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Implemented hands-on training sessions, enabling interns to gain practical experience alongside theoretical knowledge.
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lesson plans and providing accommodations tailored to each student''s unique needs.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, resulting in improved academic outcomes.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons to enhance student understanding and retention of material.
Locum Teacher/Assistant
Kids Can Playschool
03.2018 - 02.2022
- Literacy and numeracy classes
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Art Activities
- Supervised learners during lunchtime, recess, and assemblies to ensure safety of students and staff members.
Locum Teacher/Assistant
Kleuterbos Playschool
- Playing games, reading stories, supervising playground time
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Literacy and numeracy classes
- Art Activities
- Supervised learners during lunchtime, recess, and assemblies to ensure safety of students and staff members.
Locum Teacher/Assistant Teacher
Kenridge Preprimary, Mikro -, Brackenfell Primary
01.2021 - 01.2023
- To engage in class teaching that will foster a purposeful progression in learning and which is consistent with the learning areas and programmes of subjects and grades as determined
- To prepare lessons taking into account orientation, regional courses, new approaches, techniques, evaluations, aids, etc
- In their field
- To take on a leadership role in respect of the subject and learning area/s or phase, if required
- To plan, coordinate, control, administer, evaluate and report on learners’ academic progress
- To recognise that learning is an active process and to be prepared to use a variety of strategies to meet the outcomes of the curriculum
- To establish a classroom environment that stimulates positive learning and actively engages learners in the learning process.
Locum Teacher/Aftercare Teacher
Welgemoed Primary School
02.2023 - 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.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Education
D.F. Malan High School
Bellville 01.1992 - 12.1997
Reflexology And Meridian Theraphy
School of Meridian Therapy And Reflexology
Stellenbosch 01.2011 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase) - Education Foundation Phase
University of South Africa
02.2018 - 11.2022
Skills
First Aid
Classroom & Teacher Assistance
Learning Differences
Student Safety & Supervision
Learner Engagement & Assessment
Classroom Management Strategies
Group Activity Planning & Management
Lesson Planning & Support
Student Progress Monitoring
Computer literate (including Microsoft Office)
Typing (45 words per minute)
Knowledge of CAPS
Athletics (long distance/cross country)
References
- Kidz Academy Brackenfell, 021 939 8939, 076 474 6365
- Theresa Groenewald (aanlyn klasse), 071 709 7607
- Kenridge Preprimary, 021 975 1163
- Kids Can Playschool, 084 504 0334
- Kleuterbos Playschool, 076 374 3922
- Curro Brackenfell (Michelle Bezuidenhoud), 087 285 4710
- Debbie Kotze (Storieland), +27 72 482 2593
- Brackenfell Primary School, 021 981 2147
Timeline
Locum Teacher/Aftercare Teacher
Welgemoed Primary School
02.2023 - Current
Locum Teacher/Assistant Teacher
Kenridge Preprimary, Mikro -, Brackenfell Primary
01.2021 - 01.2023
Locum Teacher/Assistant
Kids Can Playschool
03.2018 - 02.2022
Practical (UNISA)
Gene Louw, Kenridge, Kidz Can, Curro Brackenfell
02.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase) - Education Foundation Phase
University of South Africa
02.2018 - 11.2022
Reflexologist
School of Reflexology
01.2011 - 11.2014
Reflexology And Meridian Theraphy
School of Meridian Therapy And Reflexology
01.2011 - 11.2014
D.F. Malan High School
01.1992 - 12.1997
Locum Teacher/Assistant
Kleuterbos Playschool
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