Nazanne Visser
Abu,United Arab Emirates
Summary
I’m a calm and nurturing KG teacher with experience in the UAE and in South Africa. I enjoy creating vibrant classrooms and environments with different opportunities for learning and being creative, making every day exciting for my students. I’m enthusiastic about planning lessons and crafting fun and interactive activities that spark curiosity and boost early childhood development. I excel at adapting my teaching methods to create a love for learning that will that will instill a love for learning in all kinds of learners, including special needs students. My classroom management strategy is, encouraging positive behavior, and teaming up with parents to help every child succeed. I’m skilled in using technology, across curricula and tracking progress accurately, to ensure that my students reach their targets. I am a team player who works well with others and can adapt to the needs of my environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
KG2 Teacher
Al Wafaa Kindergarten
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2023.08 - Current
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Implemented RWI Phonics and guided reading strategies, improving reading and comprehension.
- Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
Year 1 Teacher
Melkbos Pre-Primary
Melkbosstrand, RSA
2023.01 - 2025.04
- (British Curriculum)
KG 2 Teacher
Horizon Private School
2017.01 - 2022.01
- Teaching all relevant learning areas to KG2, ensuring engaging and informative lessons that are accessible to all learners
- Providing learning support to KG2 learners to improve retention and understanding of the learning material
- Planning & delivering lessons in line with the curriculum
- Responsible for the teaching of all learning areas to Y1 whilst also taking ownership for all administrative duties
- (American Curriculum)
Kindergarten Teacher
Ajyal International School
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Planning & delivering lessons in line with the curriculum
- Fostering relationships with students & parents to facilitate learning
- Compiling regular feedback reports to keep parents updated on the progress of their children
Pre-Primary Teacher
Melkbos Pre-Primary
Melkbosstrand, RSA
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Planning & delivering lessons in line with the curriculum
- Fostering relationships with students & parents to facilitate learning
- Compiling regular feedback reports to keep parents updated on the progress of their children
- (CAPS Curriculum)
KG 2 Teacher
International Community School
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Delivering engaging & informative lessons
- Building a collaborative & friendly classroom environment using & enforcing behaviour guides & interactive learning
- Leveraged experienced & knowledge of special education to support students with self-contained & inclusive classrooms
- (American Curriculum)
Education
Bachelor of Education - Afrikaans, English, Mathematical Literacy, Art, Home Economics, Computer Studies
Durbanville High School
South Africa 2009.01 - 2012.12
B.ED FOUNDATION PHASE - Afrikaans and English, Life Skills, Mathematical Literacy, Practical Teaching, Professional Practice, Inclusive Education, Coaching Workshops: Netball, Tennis, Swimming, Culture: First Year's Concert
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Melkbosstrand, Cape Town 2009.01 - 2012.01
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Kind and empathetic educator
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Positive reinforcement usage
- Educational technology use
Custom
- Mrs. M. Sole, Principal, Melkbosstrand Pre-Primary, +27 21 553 2869
- Mrs. A. Shahine, Principal, Horizon Private School, +971 25 560 822
Timeline
KG2 Teacher
Al Wafaa Kindergarten
2023.08 - Current
Year 1 Teacher
Melkbos Pre-Primary
2023.01 - 2025.04
KG 2 Teacher
Horizon Private School
2017.01 - 2022.01
Kindergarten Teacher
Ajyal International School
2016.01 - 2017.01
Pre-Primary Teacher
Melkbos Pre-Primary
2015.01 - 2016.01
KG 2 Teacher
International Community School
2013.01 - 2015.01
Bachelor of Education - Afrikaans, English, Mathematical Literacy, Art, Home Economics, Computer Studies
Durbanville High School
2009.01 - 2012.12
B.ED FOUNDATION PHASE - Afrikaans and English, Life Skills, Mathematical Literacy, Practical Teaching, Professional Practice, Inclusive Education, Coaching Workshops: Netball, Tennis, Swimming, Culture: First Year's Concert
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
2009.01 - 2012.01