Attention: To whom it may concern
Regarding application for teaching position
My experience with children:
I’ve worked with various ages ranging from 3 to 16 years, mainstream to special needs. Each child has taught me something different. We are all unique individuals, created for one unique purpose. Any barriers we struggle with no matter how small or big can be used to make us stronger. My strengths
Team work: Supportive, facilitator, imaginative, open minded, have an ability to work well in a team with co-teachers, parents and fellow staff alike
Interpersonal skills: listener, professional and co-operative
Customer relations: Friendly, caring, accommodating and tactful
Willing to learn: adaptable, an active keen learner
Commitment: Dedicated, trustworthy, conscientious, reliable, loyal and experienced Interests
My faith is important to me and I attend church.
I have a passion for children, animals, ballroom dancing and travelling.
I also enjoy river rafting and hiking. I have made my own clothes as I like sewing. CV : Desiré D’sa CV Page 2
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME: Desiré D’sa
ID NUMBER: 780**********
AGE: 42
HEALTH: Excellent
DRIVERS LICENCE: Yes
LANGUAGES:
English
Afrikaans
CONTACT DETAILS:
Email: ********@*****.***
Cell: 072-***-****
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUND
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATION PLACE OBTAINED YEAR OBTAINED
Makaton
(Sign Language for Autistic students)
Johannesburg school for Autism 2017
Introduction to Autism Fish Bowl – JHB School for Autism 2012 Bachelor of Education
(Early Childhood Development)
UNISA 2008
Graphic Design
Diploma
Design Center 2000
Matric Damelin College 1996
AFFILIATIONS
SACE Registration Number: 1168120
COMPUTER LITERACY
Word Excel Adobe Photoshop
AREAS OF EXPERTISE & SKILLS
• Education
• Autism
• Special Needs
• Teaching
• Sign Language (Makaton)
• Presentation skills
CAREER HISTORY (SUMMARY)
EMPLOYER FROM UNTIL POSITION HELD
Bullion Holdings January 2018 Current Personal Assistant Johannesburg School of Autism January 2012 December 2017 Preschool – Gr 7 Teacher (Special
Needs)
Little Miracles Preschool January 2011 December 2011 Gr R Teacher Randpark Primary School January 2009 December 2009 GR 2 Teacher Appleton College January 2007 December 2008
GR 1 – 5 Teacher – Special needs /
Teaching Assistant (2007)
CV : Desiré D’sa CV Page 3
CAREER HISTORY (DETAILED)
EMPLOYER: Bullion Holdings
NATURE OF BUSINESS: Financial Services
POSITION: Personal Assistant
AREA: Rosebank
DATE OF SERVICE : January 2018 - Current
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS:
• Personal Assistant
• Screen & prioritised incoming requests
• Travel arrangements
• Diary Management
• Inbox maintenance
• Meeting & welcoming of clients
• General administration
EMPLOYER: Johannesburg School of Autism
NATURE OF BUSINESS: Education
POSITION: Special Needs Teacher
AREA: Braamfontein
DATE OF SERVICE : January 2012 - December 2017
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS:
• Prepared & presented adapted learner centered lessons
• Observed & recorded learners behaviours: socially & academically
• Prepared & presented teaching aids & tasks
• Managed & guided class assistant
• Liaising with parents
• Minute taking for staff meetings
• Assisted with playground & aftercare supervision
• Attended Autism & mainstream related workshops
• General classroom administration including government stats
• Assisted therapists with support programmes
EMPLOYER: Little Miracles Preschool
NATURE OF BUSINESS: Education
POSITION: Teacher (Grade R & Grade RR teacher)
AREA: Bromhof
DATE OF SERVICE : January 2011 - December 2011
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS:
• Prepared & presented learner centered lessons.
• Observed & recorded learners behaviours: socially & academically
• Prepared & presented with teaching aids
• Managed class register
• Liaised with parents
• Coordinated holiday care programmes
• Assisted with playground & aftercare supervision CV : Desiré D’sa CV Page 4
EMPLOYER: Randpark Primary School
NATURE OF BUSINESS: Education
POSITION: Teacher: Grade 2 (Temporary)
AREA: Randpark
DATES OF SERVICE: January 2009 - December 2009
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS:
• Presented curriculum adapted lesson activities.
• Marked books & worksheets
• Monitored reading abilities
• Attended staff meetings
• Assisted with playground & aftercare supervision
• Attended mainstream related workshops
• Complete government stats info on learners
• Team building camp supervision
• Extra murals:
Cricket Team manager – U11
Netball coach – beginner U8-U9
Tennis – assistant coach Grade 1 beginner
EMPLOYER: Appleton College
NATURE OF BUSINESS: Education
POSITION: Teacher: Grade 5 / Teaching Assistant
AREA: Honeydew
DATES OF SERVICE: January 2007 - December 2008
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS:
Teacher (Grade 5)
• Prepared & presented curriculum adapted lesson activities.
• Marked books, worksheets & projects
• Setting up themes in classroom
• Assisted with playground & aftercare supervision
• Compiled mid-year & year-end reports
Teaching Assistant
• Assisted with learners in class during the school day
• Set up classroom
• Playground & aftercare supervision
• Helped prepare learners for concert practise
• Assisted teacher with administration & class work preparation
• Supervision of learners on field trips
References :
1. Kevin Kader 2. Tshego Rabothata
010-***-**** ********@*******.***
*****@***************.**.** Call from 3pm
3. Eveline Jones
*******.*****@*******.***
Call from 2 pm
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Randpark Primary – Grade 2 – “Float my boat” Art
Randpark Primary – Grade 2 – “Nativity scene” art
Randpark Primary – Cricket team manager
CV : Desiré D’sa CV Page 8
Agapeland Nursery School – Gr.00
Agapeland Nursery School - “Spring” Art
Agapeland - Transport: “Ox wagon” Art
CV : Desiré D’sa CV Page 9
His People Church – “God’s got an army” dance routine Cliffview Primary – Grade 2 – Teaching practical – “Balloon ball” CV : Desiré D’sa CV Page 10
Appleton College –Gr. 1 – 4 –“ Musical Instruments” Appleton College –Gr. 2 – “Tall Towers”
CV : Desiré D’sa CV Page 11
Johannesburg School for Autism - Thato and I at the Crocodile farm Johannesburg School for Autism - Wolf class – Concert and prize giving
(Signing the song “Down in the Bush )