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
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