Elzolene Vangadasamy
Johannesburg
Summary
Successful Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher- Middle School
Daejeon Daeshin Middle School & Dong Bang Girls Middle School
2024.02 - Current
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways in various classes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills. This led to successful summer camps with students which enhanced learning through dialogue.
- Develop lesson plans tailored to needs of learners on differentiated academic levels.
- Engage students through interactive and immersive teaching methods which allows students to participate in lesson without fear throughout learning process.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Human Resources Assistant
Reiger Park Primary
2020.01 - 2023.10
- As part of the schools Human Resource team for appointing teacher assistants, I successfully delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Participated in recruitment and selection process for new hires.
Teacher
Reiger Park Primary School
2018.01 - 2023.09
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Preparing lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives
- Creating, assigning and grading various assessments for learners, including tests, quizzes and projects
- Managing large classrooms of up to 50 learners per class, tracking and evaluating learner’s academic progress
- Maintaining positive relationships with learners, parents, colleagues and supervisors
Education
PGCE - Business Studies
North West University
South Africa03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Psychology
North West University
South Africa04.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Speaking
- Recordkeeping
- Teams
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student assessment
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/13/96
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 8
Accomplishments
- Hockey Coach, 06/2022, 06/2023
- Netball Manager, 2014
- Cricket Manager, 2013
- RCL, 2009, 2013
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Hiking
- Travelling
References
- Mr. M. Green, Principal, 011 910 2060, reigerparkps@yahoo.com
- Arnoldus Smith, Pastor, 084 326 8970
- Ms Yulene Abrahams, Subject Head, 073 322 8850 / (+971) 50 876 7831
Timeline
English Teacher- Middle School
Daejeon Daeshin Middle School & Dong Bang Girls Middle School
2024.02 - Current
Human Resources Assistant
Reiger Park Primary
2020.01 - 2023.10
Teacher
Reiger Park Primary School
2018.01 - 2023.09
PGCE - Business Studies
North West University
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Psychology
North West University
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