Charmaine Naidoo (Vanessa)

Home Address: E*** Palmgate, Umhlanga Ridge, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa Telephone nos. +276******** / +273*-*******

ac214q@r.postjobfree.com

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: ac214q@r.postjobfree.com

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