Charmaine Naidoo (Vanessa)
Home Address: E*** Palmgate, Umhlanga Ridge, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa Telephone nos. +276******** / +273*-*******
**********@*******.***
Date of Birth: 30/11/1968
Nationality: South African
Marital Status: Married with 3 children ages 27, 23 and 14
Profile:
I am a qualified Early Childhood Teacher with 13 years of teaching experience. I have taught in Brunei (South East Asia) and have interacted with students locally and internationally. I was a head teacher of Kindergarten English and have also gained experience as a Principal for a Montessori School.
I have strong organizational and time management skills together with excellent presentations, interpersonal and communication skills.
Education
Name of School Centenary High School
Subjects passed (Matric 1986) English, Afrikaans, Biology
Accounting, Geography and
Typing
NQF5
University of South Africa Programme for Practitioners
in Early Childhood
Subjects Module 1
1)Orientation to teaching the young child.
2)The Creative Arts Prog.
3)Language and Literacy
Module 2
1)Movement
2)Numeracy and the young.
3)Life skills and Exploring Science.
Module 3
1)Planning for health and safety
2)Management Issues
3)Assessment and Reporting
and accommodating children with learning and development barriers.
College of Modern Montessori Montessori Teaching Diploma
Course
1.Educational History of Montessori
2.Child Psychology and Development
3.Practical Life, Theory and Exercises
4.Sensorial
5.Language Reading
6.Mathematics
7.Cultural Arts
International School Brunei ( ISB)
Introduction to Jolly Phonics
Employment History
Chung Hwa Middle School 26 Jan 2013 - 31 Dec 2016
Brunei Darusalaam
Duties
•Kindergarten 3 English Teacher.
•Prepare the environment by introducing one theme per month.
•Teach reading using phonics.
•Conduct parent / teacher Meeting once per term.
•Continuous assessment of each student.
•Prepare Montessori Lessons once per week as per lesson plan.
•Role play and singing.
•Prepare powerpoint presentations for the students.
•Introduced various kindergarten activities for all teachers and students to participate in.
•Role play and singing.
•Conduct workshops for teachers regarding the Montessori Programme and Basic English Communication. Master of Ceremonies for Graduation Programme.
•Prepare Newspaper articles after each event.
Fairview Montessori Int. School
April 2005 – December 2012
Position: K3 Teacher
Prepare the environment for:
April 2005 – June 2009
5 Areas of Montessori
English, Mathematics, Cultural Arts,
Practical Life and Sensorial
Fairview Montessori Int. School
Promoted to Principal
1 June 2010 – December 2012
Duties
1.To examine and approve Lesson Plans of every teacher.
2.To ensure the Lesson Plans are carried out correctly in accordance with schedule.
3.To ensure Activities Programme of the school are implemented in accordance with schedule.
4.To observe teachers whether the teachers are teaching in accordance with Lesson Plans and follow the correct methods of teaching.
5.To prepare Performance Appraisal Report of every teacher and this report has to be submitted to the School Director on the last week of each term.
6.To prepare and submit to the Executive Officer (Finance) financial requirement for the supply of teaching aids and stationery at the end of each term.
7.Prepare yearly calendar and coordinate activities according to calendar.
8.Provide workshops on Jolly Phonics and the use of Montessori teaching materials.
9.Conduct staff meeting with teachers.
10.Prepare Newspaper Articles to promote the school.
Part Time Employment
Centre for British Teachers (Brunei)
Kindergarten teacher
Phonics, reading,
Introduce a theme
Introduce words regarding the
theme
Primary 1-3 English
Friday at the Learning Centre
August 2004- December 2011
REFEREES
Madam Koh Guiklan - +6732222311Chung Hwa Middle School B,S,B
Email address: guiklan@ chms.edu.bn
Datin Hjh Fatimah - +673******* (Brunei) Fairview Montessori Int. Sch
Email address: ***********@*******.***