KLARISA MAARTENS
Curriculum vitae
KLARISA MAARTENS
Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae
I am 21 years of age and a second-year student at Aros University in Pretoria, where I am studying for my Bed. Foundation Phase (Gr R-3). I have a great love for children and am passionate about teaching. I am bilingual
(Afrikaans and English). I am a very willing and eager person; when I don’t know something, I will gladly learn or do research on it. I strive to teach, love, and read as much as I can, and children are my happy place. I am a very patient person and do not mind repeating myself or finding new ways to explain things.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 1/12/1999
Phone:
Email:
klarisamaartens1@gmail.
com
Address:
Lakeside Gardens 7
16 Viljoen street
Krugersdorp
1739
Driver’s license:
None
Interests
Reading
Writing
Drawing/colouring
Horse riding
Anything child related
KEY SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS
I am good with children, especially ages 1-8
I am very patient and loving
I am hardworking
I had first aid training
EXPERIENCE
Mentor at Rant-en-Dal Prisma church
(2012- present)
• I teach toddlers about the Bible, where the toddlers learn a new creation of God every Sunday. After the short lesson we make something sweet and play for the rest of the service.
• During some winter holidays I help at the church with a week long day-care, taking care of children from the age of 5-14.
Inspirational quotes:
“Children are a gift from
the Lord; they are a
reward from Him.”
Psalm 127:3
“If you want your
children to be
intelligent, reas them
fairy tales.”
Albert Einstein
“You must always
remember this: Have
courage and be kind.”
Brittany Candau
“For He Himself said, I
will NEVER leave you
nor forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5
“I have lived a thousand
lives and I have loved a
thousand loves. I’ve
walked on distant
worlds and seen the
end of time because I
read.”
George R.R. Martin
“Every child is gifted.
They just unwrap their
packages at different
times.”
Unknown
Volunteer at Oppistal Equestrian Center
(September 2020 - present)
• I help around with the horses, washing them and
leading while children ride. I assist in the lessons for the children who do rehab riding
Volunteer at Curamus School for Autism
(Freelance, February – April 2021)
• I did the same duties as the assistant; help the children with work, helped with bathroom routines, helped on the playground, cutting, and pasting of
worksheets ect.
Tutoring Gr 5
(June 2020 – September 2020)
• I tutored a grade 5 boy who needed help doing his schoolwork at home during the lockdown. I helped with all his subjects even though I had limited knowledge in some (such as math and social science) I did some extra research to be able to assist him in all the subjects. He is in West Rand school and has a few learning disabilities that challenged me to find new ways to teach him not only concepts he couldn't understand that was taught in previous grades but also new concepts for his current grade.
Babysitting
(Freelance)
• I mostly took care of the doctors’ (where I freelanced at) children for a few hours. I would serve as their entertainment and I also make sure they eat, sleep, play and learn; depending on the hours I had to take care of the children.
“Everybody is a
genius. But if you
judge a fish by its
ability to climb a
tree, it will live its
whole life believing
that it is stupid.”
Albert Einstein
“I praise you
because I am
fearfully and
wonderfully made;
your works are
wonderful; I know
that full well.”
Psalm 139:14
“We are like a box
of crayons, each
one of us unique but
when we get
together the picture
is complete.”
Unknown
“’For I know the
plans I have for
you,’ said the Lord,
‘plans to prosper
you and not to harm
you, plans to give
you hope and a
future.’”
Jeremiah 29:11
Au pair/Nanny
(August 2019 - October 2019)
• I took care of 3 children, twin girls of 4-6 months old and their two-year-old brother until the family moved and I couldn’t go with them.
• I fed them, changed their diapers, played with them; all the basic things that needed to be done to take care of them.
• With the two-year-old, I helped to develop language such as speech, colors, common nouns as well as
mathematics such as counting and shapes and forms. Receptionist at doctors’ firm
(Freelanced in 2016-2018, 2021)
• I would do filing, answer the phones, take patients to the doctor’s room, and sometimes serve as the tea-lady. REFERENCES
CHURCH - ADELLE VAN RHYN 065*******
BABYSITTING - ANNEMIE KOEKEMOER
AU PAIR - TANJA KING (LIVES IN NEW ZEALAND)
RECEPTION - ANNEMARIE NEL 082*******
TUTORING - ELIZE HOLROYD 082*******
OPPISTAL - YOLANDA STEYN 082*******
CURAMUS SCHOOL - KARIEN NORTJE
Getuigskrif
Klarisa Maartens is ‘n saggeaarde, liefdevolle maar tog ook streng vroutjie wat my kinders met baie liefde en deernis al vir my opgepas het.
Ek het drie kinders, waarvan die oudste twee onderskeidelik 7 en 9 jaar oud is en dan ‘n Baba van 11 maande.
Klarisa het die besonderse vermoë om my oudste twee kreatief besig en gelukkig te hou en ek kon al baie op haar knoppie druk as ek moes werk en niemand gehad het wat na hul kon omsien nie. Met die baba het Klarisa baie gehelp veral tydens Covid en met die lockdown aangesien ek hom nog nie kleuterskool toe wou stuur nie.
Klarisa het gehelp met sy groot en fyn motoriese ontwikkeling, asook voedings- ons het hom hele paar oggende by haar gelos as ons moes werk.
Klarisa is betroubaar, hardwerkend, liefdevol maar kan tog dissipline handhaaf. Vir my is die belangrikste dat my kinders veilig en geliefd by haar voel.
Klarisa gaan ook ‘n uitstekende onderwyseres word, waarvoor sy tans besig is om te studeer. Klarisa staan nie terug vir enige uitdaging nie.
Ons is baie lief vir haar.
Dr Annemie Koekemoer
Tel 082-***-****
7 January 2020
To whom it may concern:
It is with great pleasure that I write this reference letter for Klarisa Maartens. I have known Klarisa for more than 2 years in my capacity as Youth Worker at Rant en Dal Prisma Church. Before I was appointed as Youth Worker, Klarisa was already involved for 5 years. She is currently a helper at the toddlers - aged between 2 and 3 years.
Klarisa has a number of strengths to offer any institution, organization or employer. She is always ready to help where she can and is consistent in what she does. She is a very calm person and has a lot of patience with children.
I would highly recommend Klarisa. If her performance and dedication in serving in Children’s Ministry is any indication of how she will perform in most situations and positions, Klarisa will be an asset to any organization. If you need any additional information, feel free to contact me. E-mail: ******@***************.**.**
Telephone: 011-***-****
Sincerely
Adelle van Rhyn
Youth Worker
Rant en Dal Prisma
Posbus / P.O. Box 763 Rant-en-Dal, 1751
Faks / Fax: 086-***-**** Tel: (011-***-****
Epos / E-mail: *****@***************.**.** Webblad: www.rantendalprisma.co.za 23 December 2019
Dear Sir or Madam,
I cannot speak highly enough of Klarisa. She was our au pair / nanny for 3 months after being recommended by friends whose children she also looked after. She assisted me daily in taking care of our 3 children - Logan (aged 2 years), as well as Kaelynn and Mikayla (4 month old twins when she started).
If I had to describe Klarisa in three words, I would choose: Caring, trustworthy, and resourceful. Every day is an adventure with the kids, and she handled it beautifully so that I could work from home. There were also days that I had to travel and attend meetings, and Klarisa looked after all 3 children by herself, dealing with bottles, meal times, playtime, naptimes, and even fevers. The children grew really fond of Klarisa and my son would miss playing with her over weekends when she wasn’t there. She treated them as if they were her own children. I knew the children were safe with her and I appreciated the extra set of hands tremendously! Klarisa even stayed over a few nights to look after the children when we went out. She sent sporadic messages to let me know that the children were doing okay and addressed my concerns regarding how much they have eaten/ slept.
We unfortunately had to leave Klarisa behind when we emigrated to New Zealand, but still keep in contact.
I would hire Klarisa again in an instant. Any family who engages her service is a fortunate family indeed. My family and I wish her well in all future endeavours. Sincerely,
Tanja King.
Qualification: 450 100 Baccalaureus Educationis in Foundation Phase Teaching (Incomplete) Curriculum: O200P Foundation Phase Teaching
Starting year of qualification: 2020
Year of registration: 2020
Module Name Module Code Credits Module Type Participatio n
Exam Module Result
Afrikaans AFRI121 12 Fundamental 73 68 71 Pass
Afrikaans Reading AFRL111 1 Fundamental 0 0 Meets requirements Academic Literacy AKAG112 4 Fundamental 80 84 82 Distinction Biblical Studies 1 BYBK121 6 Core 81 88 85 Distinction Didactics DIDA111 12 Core 71 74 73 Pass
English Reading ENGR121 1 Fundamental 0 0 Meets requirements Elementary Mathematics EWIS111 12 Core 68 68 68 Pass Introduction to Computer Skills INRV111 6 Fundamental 86 86 86 Distinction Critical Thinking and Problem
Solving
KRIT111 0 Bridge 88 88 88 Distinction
Learning and Living Strategies LEER113 0 Bridge 92 80 86 Distinction Classroom Management ONBS121 12 Core 83 88 86 Distinction Teaching of Home Language 1 ONHT111 12 Elective 67 66 67 Pass Education in South Africa ONSA111 12 Core 81 72 77 Distinction Teaching of Mathematics 1 ONWS121 12 Elective 79 56 68 Pass Educational Psychology 1 OPVS121 12 Core 64 77 71 Pass Teaching Practice 1 PRAK121 12 Elective 87 87 87 Distinction Religion Studies RELS111 6 Core 82 96 89 Distinction 132 78,93
Qualification: 450 100 Baccalaureus Educationis in Foundation Phase Teaching (Incomplete) Curriculum: O200P Foundation Phase Teaching
Starting year of qualification: 2020
Year of registration: 2021
Module Name Module Code Credits Module Type Participatio n
Exam Module Result
Assessment ASSE211 12 Core 68 68 68 Pass
Biblical Studies 2A BYBK211 6 Core 74 66 70 Pass
Teaching of Home Language 2A ONHT211 12 Elective 62 63 63 Pass Teaching of Mathematics 2 ONWS211 12 Elective 66 58 62 Pass Educational Psychology 2A OPVS211 12 Core 78 76 77 Distinction 54 68
Date: 2021-08-05
Student number:
ID number:
Title, names and surname:
35030798
Ms Klarisa Maartens
ACADEMIC RECORD
Nationality: SA
It is hereby certified that during these year/years, the student is/was a registered student and that his/her behaviour is/was satisfactory. This document is being issued without any ommision or changes of any kind. MRS CH SNYMAN
REGISTRAR