Simone Nieuwenhuys
Coaldale,AB
Summary
High energy, creative Elementary Teacher with 10 years of demonstrated experience working with mainstream and diverse student populations. Stays calm under stressful situations, as no day in the classroom goes as predicted. Establishes and maintains solid relationships with co-workers, administration, students, and parents. Recognized as a resourceful and reliable teacher with the ability to perform accurate student assessments and conceptualize and implement individualized education plans.
Seeking an elementary teacher position. Brings a proven ability to prepare students to realize social and academic success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 2 Teacher
Coaldale Christian School
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepare lesson plans for grade 2.
- Teach various subjects.
- Attend staff meetings and Professional Development days.
- Lead students in different activities.
- Monitor and assess learners' progress.
- Improved students' reading comprehension by implementing diverse literature selections and engaging activities.
- Established a positive classroom environment by consistently enforcing clear expectations and promoting respect among peers.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Grade 5 Teacher, Grade 1-6 Art, Grade 1 Guided Reading, and Grade 1 Phys. Ed.
Coaldale Christian School
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepare lesson plans for grade 5 - Social Studies, Bible, and Science.
- Prepare and execute lesson plans for Art.
- Attend staff meetings and Professional Development days.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Maternity Leave
Coaldale Christian School
08.2021 - 07.2022
Grade 6 Teacher
Coaldale Christian School
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Prepare lesson plans for whole year.
- Teach Grade 6 students all subjects.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-world examples into lesson plans.
- Integrated social-emotional learning into daily lessons, helping students develop self-awareness, relationship-building skills, and responsible decision-making abilities.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
Grade 1 Teacher
St Augustine Private Christian School
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Achieved higher student engagement by implementing diverse teaching methods and strategies.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, conferences, and workshops focused on supporting student success at home.
- Developed strong relationships with students'' families to better understand their backgrounds and learning needs.
- Continuously improved instruction by participating in professional development opportunities and reflecting on feedback from peers and administrators.
- Assessed student performance using various formative and summative assessment tools, guiding future instruction based on data analysis.
- Enhanced learning opportunities by incorporating visual aids, manipulatives, and real-world examples in lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing student understanding of various subjects.
Grade 0 and Grade 7 Teacher
Unique Academy / Tina Cowley Reading Centre
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Teach Autism and ADHD Grade 0 learners.
- Teach Grade 7 learners all subjects.
- Teach reading class for 4-6-year-old learners.
- Lead students in different activities, monitor and assess learners' progress, etc.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Grade 1 and Grade 2 Teacher
Karlienpark Primary
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Teach Grade 2 and Grade 1 students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Grade 2 Teacher
Laerskool Proteapark
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Teach Grade 2 students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Education
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase -
North-West University
Town of Potchefstroom, Province of North-West03.2014
Play therapy workshop - 2014, Revue course - 2011, First Aid Level 1 - 2012 (expired 2015), Netball course - 2010, Young Nails Salon Success Acrylic course - 2017, Light Elegance University Degree in gel - 2021 -
Other Courses
South AfricaTeacher's Registration - Case Number 00357183 - Foundation Phase Education
Teaching Council of New Zealand
New ZealandBachelor's Degree At Level 7 - Foundation Phase Education
New Zealand Qualification Authority
New Zealand03.2024
Alberta Interim Teaching Certificate
Alberta, Canada01.2021
Grade 12 -
Hoërskool Rustenburg
City of Rustenburg, Province of North-West01.2009
Skills
- Have positive, solution focused outlook
- Good classroom organization
- Student Motivation
- Special Needs Support experience
- Conflict Resolution and problem solving abilities
- Great at Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Patience and Persistence
- Elementary Education
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Grade 2 Teacher
Coaldale Christian School
03.2023 - 02.2024
Grade 5 Teacher, Grade 1-6 Art, Grade 1 Guided Reading, and Grade 1 Phys. Ed.
Coaldale Christian School
08.2022 - 03.2023
Maternity Leave
Coaldale Christian School
08.2021 - 07.2022
Grade 6 Teacher
Coaldale Christian School
10.2019 - 07.2021
Grade 1 Teacher
St Augustine Private Christian School
03.2017 - 12.2017
Grade 0 and Grade 7 Teacher
Unique Academy / Tina Cowley Reading Centre
08.2016 - 02.2017
Grade 1 and Grade 2 Teacher
Karlienpark Primary
05.2015 - 05.2016
Grade 2 Teacher
Laerskool Proteapark
01.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase -
North-West University
Play therapy workshop - 2014, Revue course - 2011, First Aid Level 1 - 2012 (expired 2015), Netball course - 2010, Young Nails Salon Success Acrylic course - 2017, Light Elegance University Degree in gel - 2021 -
Other Courses
Teacher's Registration - Case Number 00357183 - Foundation Phase Education
Teaching Council of New Zealand
Bachelor's Degree At Level 7 - Foundation Phase Education
New Zealand Qualification Authority
Alberta Interim Teaching Certificate
Grade 12 -
Hoërskool Rustenburg
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