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Kelly-Sue Archer-Mitchell

Kelly-Sue Archer-Mitchell

Summary

Dedicated and resourceful educator with a strong understanding of child psychology and extensive experience implementing remedial strategies to support diverse learners. Adept at creating engaging, conceptual, and content-based lesson plans that incorporate creative arts, phonics, and differentiated instruction to build reading comprehension and math problem-solving skills in an integrated setting. Committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment through calm classroom management, behavioral intervention techniques, and constructive feedback. Passionate about teaching and driven by a genuine love for children, with a warm, friendly, and caring approach that builds confidence and encourages every child to thrive. Especially experienced in teaching Grades 1–3, with a strong focus on adaptable teaching styles and innovative curriculum development to meet individual needs.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Teacher: Grade 1

Aldhafra International Private School
08.2004 - 03.2025
  • Subjects Taught: ELA, Math, Science, ESS, Art, Literacy, Music
  • Curriculum: America Common Core
  • Professional Skills developed: J2e

Teacher: Grade 1

Adnoc Schools
Sas Alnakhl, United Arab Emirates
01.2020 - 08.2024
  • Subjects Taught: ELA, Math, Science, ESS, Art, Literacy
  • Curriculum: America Common Core
  • Professional Skills developed: Raz Kids, Exact Path, MAP Testing

Teacher: Grade 1

Pretoria Chinese School
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Subjects Taught: Literacy, Numeracy, Natural Science, Life Skills, English First Additional, P.E
  • Curriculum: South African Independent Education Board
  • Extra Murals: Netball, Athletics, Hockey, Swimming and Choir
  • Professional Skills developed: Abacus Maths and Time to Read
  • Grade 3 Coordinator

Teacher: Year 1 (Head of Digital Learning for Grade 1)

Parklands College
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Subjects Taught: Literacy, Numeracy, Natural Science, Life Skills, English First Additional, P.E
  • Extra Murals: Netball, Hockey, Chess, Athletics, Swimming and Choir
  • Curriculum: Cambridge Primary
  • Digital Learning Co-ordinator for Grade - develop new content, research new methods of teaching, integrate technology into lessons, pilot and trial new educational apps for Google Suites and Apple Education, train Grade 3 teachers for digital learning

Teacher: Grade 1

Midstream Ridge Primary
South Africa
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Subjects Taught: Literacy, Numeracy, Natural Science, Life Skills, English First Additional, P.E
  • Curriculum: South African Independent Education Board
  • Extra Murals: Netball, Hockey, Chess, Athletics, Swimming and Choir

Teacher: Year 1 (Left due to travelling distance)

Curro Thatchfields
South Africa
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Subjects Taught: Literacy, Numeracy, Natural Science, Music, Life Skills, Afrikaans, P.E
  • Curriculum: South African Independent Education Board
  • Extra Murals: Chess, Athletics, Swimming and Choir

Foundation Phase Head and Grade KG - Year 1 Teacher

Montessori Academy and College
South Africa
01.2010 - 12.2012
  • Subjects Taught: Literacy, Numeracy, Natural Science, Music, Life Skills, Afrikaans
  • Curriculum: International Montessori
  • Management Duties: Running meetings with teachers in phase; Organising Phase specific events; Reporting to management; Management of student profiles; Reconciliation of students levels; Organisation and administration of phase funds; phase planning

KG and Foundation Phase English Teacher

Linden Lodge School
London, United Kingdom
01.2008 - 12.2010
  • One to one support for learners
  • Working with LSEN learners: Visually Impaired, Moderate to Severe Autism, Aurally Impaired, Moderate to severe ADHD, Physical Disability
  • Curriculum: Cambridge

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Resourcefulness
  • Patience and resilience
  • Child psychology understanding
  • Art and craft instruction
  • Remedial strategy implementation
  • Creative thinking stimulation
  • Phonics teaching
  • Adaptable teaching styles
  • Reading comprehension strategies
  • Problem solving in maths
  • Behavioural intervention techniques
  • Effective feedback
  • Strong empathy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Lesson planning
  • Creative arts
  • Child safeguarding
  • Differentiated teaching
  • Confidence building strategies
  • Summative assessment
  • Curriculum Development
  • Engaging lesson planning
  • Formative assessment

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher: Grade 1

Adnoc Schools
01.2020 - 08.2024

Teacher: Grade 1

Pretoria Chinese School
01.2019 - 12.2019

Teacher: Year 1 (Head of Digital Learning for Grade 1)

Parklands College
01.2017 - 12.2018

Teacher: Grade 1

Midstream Ridge Primary
01.2015 - 12.2016

Teacher: Year 1 (Left due to travelling distance)

Curro Thatchfields
01.2013 - 12.2015

Foundation Phase Head and Grade KG - Year 1 Teacher

Montessori Academy and College
01.2010 - 12.2012

KG and Foundation Phase English Teacher

Linden Lodge School
01.2008 - 12.2010

Teacher: Grade 1

Aldhafra International Private School
08.2004 - 03.2025
Kelly-Sue Archer-Mitchell