A compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven ability to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organizing with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings. Early Childhood Development Teacher committed to each child's successful cognitive, physical and emotional progress. A dedicated Early Childhood Educator with 14 years of experience. Determined to foster an atmosphere of comprehensive growth and maintain a fun and positive classroom. Successful at detailed monitoring of student progress.
Work History
2017-02 - Current
Homeschool Teacher
self-employed, durban, Kwa zulu natal
Performing day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Working flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Easily acquired new skills and apply them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help whenever needed.
Successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
Perform duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Exceed expectations and achieve goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Identifying issues, analyzing information and providing solutions to problems.
2002-01 - 2016-02
Educator
Inkanyiso Pre-School, Durban, Kwa zulu natal
I maintained a positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments.
Gave one-on-one attention to children whilst maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
Education
2003-03 - 2004-03
Diploma: Montessori Teacher Education
Montessori The School of Modern Montessori - Johannesburg
2008-08 - 2009-07
Certificate of Conditional Exemption: Matric
Higher Education South Africa - UNISA - Pretoria
2009-08 - 2013-11
Bachelor of Education: Early Childhood Development: Foundation Phase
UNISA - Pretoria
Certifications
South African Council for Educators (SACE) )
Contact
Address
Durban, KZN, 4115
Phone
adodfl@r.postjobfree.com
Married with 4 children
16-18-20-22 yrs old
Age : 47 yrs old
Skills
Classroom management
Group and individual instruction
Early Childhood Education
Child development
Student records management
Mediation
Maintaining safety
Goal Setting
References
Thandi Ndlozi
Inkanyiso co-worker
adodfl@r.postjobfree.com
Sushmita Govender
Parent – Home schooling
adodfl@r.postjobfree.com
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Ayesha Bibbi Osman
Educator