As a passionate teacher, I bring an unwavering enthusiasm to the classroom, where my passion for teaching is fueled by the dynamic energy of my young students. Every day promises to be unique from the next, bringing with it an exciting new challenge. I have a strong desire to make learning enjoyable and engaging for all children, so they may spend the day having fun and learning new things. My mission is to provide a supportive, safe, stimulating environment where every student feels empowered to realise their own potential. I'm committed to having a positive influence on the lives of the children who I get to teach, and I do so with confidence and hard work.
Teaching Phonics, Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science and all other learning areas to my own class using Inquiry Based Learning
Liaising with parents
Preparation for all subjects as well as weekly newsletters
Use technology in my teaching
After School Activities once a week
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching Literacy, Numeracy and Life Skills to my own class
Liaising with parents
Do preparation for all subjects as well as homework sheets
Use technology in my teaching
Preparing and teaching online lessons for when the school was teaching online due to Covid-19
Member of the campus People and Talent Committee
Started the Christian group ‘Anchors in Jesus' for Grades 1 and 2
2020 Co-Grade Director
Ensuring cohesion in the grade
Attending regular meetings with the deputy head
Ensuring weekly prep is done
Preparing the termly rector's report
Arranging special events for the grade
Supporting the Grade One teachers in all areas
2022 Junior Prep Intern Co-ordinator
Managing and co-ordinating 13 intern teachers
Ensure all practical lessons are completed
Weekly meetings with individual interns
Arranging professional development where required
Ensuring the social and emotional wellbeing needs of interns
Biweekly update meetings with the Head of the school
Co-ordination of external student (non interns) teaching practicals
I left St Stithians College with a heavy heart. My husband was offered a wonderful opportunity in Dubai and after much discussion, we decided to take up the opportunity and explore the cultures and experiences of the UAE.
Teaching Literacy, Numeracy and Life Skills to own class
Liaising with parents
Preparation for all subjects as well as homework sheets
Use technology in teaching
Grade 1 soccer, swimming and cricket
Gr 2 soccer and this included arranging teams for matches and liaising with the parents
I left Dainfern College as I felt that I needed a change having taught there for nine years. It was the right time to move my own children and there was a wonderful opportunity to teach at St Stithians College.
Teaching Literacy, Numeracy and Life Skills to my own class
Coaching u9 soccer
Junior afternoon activities (including informal swimming and arts and crafts)
Coaching athletics
Assisting with Junior Drama
I left Broadhurst Primary as my husband was offered a very good opportunity and we relocated back to Johannesburg.
Teaching all subjects except for PE to my own class.
Roneoing all Grade 1 Work
Preparation for Literacy, Numeracy and all other Learning Areas
Coaching Athletics and Soccer
Transporting learners
I left Glenview Primary as I was offered a teaching post at a private school in Botswana. I got married in December 2005 and my husband and I were eager for a new adventure.
Going to clients and meeting with contractors
Ensuring contractors are happy in their environments
Delivering pay slips to all contractors
Banking
Admin work
Teaching Grade 5 all subjects except Afrikaans and Arts and Culture
Mathematics preparation and exams
Photocopying work for Grade 5's
Coaching athletics and netball
Professional Development:
2023 Generative Rehearsal
2022 Planning in the moment
Outdoor Learning
2020 JVR Africa Group in conjunction with Wits University Leadership and Development Program (LDP)
2017 ECD Conference
2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019 Proudly Primary Conference
2019 Kagan training
2019 and 2021 IBL training
2014 and 2016 REGGIO Conference