Experience

Orchard House Preschools

• Canada
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educator

  • Aug 2023 - Present

• Educator

  • Aug 2023 - Aug 2023

• Summer Camp Teacher

  • Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Manage individual classroom activities• Age-appropriate theme-based lesson planning and presentation• Adapt to the existing classroom routine• Plan age-appropriate engaging outdoor activities• Create nurturing learning spaces where students feel included and obtain thinking and problem- solving skills• Daily record of individual students’ activities



Quebec Board of Black Educators (QBBE)

• Canada
• Education Administration Programs

• Early Literacy Educator (Saturdays)

  • May 2023 - Present

  Curriculum development• Adhere to Early Childhood Center Policy requirements• Introduce literacy to 4-year-old students in preparation for Kindergarten• Create a daily routine to introduce and maintain structure • Plan and present age-appropriate literacy-centered activities

• Volunteer Staff

  • Feb 2023 - Apr 2023

  Early Literacy curriculum development



The Ridge School - Johannesburg, South Africa

• South Africa
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Jul 2020 - Dec 2022

  • Planned and presented lessons with themes as the guideline• Conducted assigned classes at the scheduled times.• Planning and implementing effective classroom management practices• Engage with parents on their child's progress or challenges.• Recommend necessary therapy if needed.• Worked with varied therapists to support students with challenges.• Hosted parent interviews and parent evenings• environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.• Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.• Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.• Participated in professional development sessions and weekly planning meetings.After-school homework club supervision for Grades 5-7 Show less

• Kindergarten Intern

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Planning and presenting lessons for Grades K-3 for my Teaching Practice.• Assisting with class field trips to keep students safe and educate them about related topics.• Assisting with making appropriate media for lessons.• Assisting with classroom management• Assisted class teachers with printing. Laminating and photocopying of teaching materials.• Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.



Little Catepillars Daycare

• Midrand, South Africa

• Pre-K and Kindergarten Teacher

  • Mar 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Planning and presenting age-appropriate theme-based and play-based lessons for the Pre-K and Kindergarten groups. • Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students. • Providing relevant media for the lessons • Catering to learners with learning difficulties, ensuring that all students achieve learning. • Planning and presenting gross motor activities • Explore different avenues of learning with students to help each prepare for later educational environments. • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level. • Classroom management measures to maintain order and progress. • Attend and participate in department staff meetings to brainstorm. Show less



Dolores Holt

• City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Childcare Assistant

  • Feb 2013 - Feb 2017

  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives, while parents were away. • Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action. • Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children. • Maintained accurate daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps. • Daily housekeeping/cleaning • Scheduled periodic appointments for doctor, dentist, and haircut services. Developed lasting, professional relationships with family by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback Show less



Madeline Chalmers

• City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Childcare Worker

  • Dec 2006 - Jun 2012

  • Created a routine to foster stability and structure while parents were away. • Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action. • Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children. • Maintained accurate daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps. • Daily housekeeping/cleaning • Scheduled periodic appointments for doctor, dentist, and haircut services. Developed lasting, professional relationships with family by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback. Show less



Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention and Entertainment Resort

• South Africa
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Restaurant and Hotel food and beverage server and cashier

  • Jun 2001 - Nov 2006

  Providing 5 Star service to all guests Taking and delivering food/drinks orders over the phone and in person Restaurant setup and clearing Room service set up and clearing Dealing with difficult guests Remaining calm in difficult situations Offering best recommendations for guests Ensuring each patron has the best experience Knowledge of food and beverage menu items Ensuring all orders are of the best standard and delivered on time Providing 5 Star service to all guests Taking and delivering food/drinks orders over the phone and in person Restaurant setup and clearing Room service set up and clearing Dealing with difficult guests Remaining calm in difficult situations Offering best recommendations for guests Ensuring each patron has the best experience Knowledge of food and beverage menu items Ensuring all orders are of the best standard and delivered on time