Clarissa Badenhorst
Rototuna,Hamilton
Summary
I am a passionate early childhood teacher with expertise in developing tailored lesson plans that enhance social and emotional growth. Proven ability to assess child development and create engaging learning experiences that cater to diverse needs. Strong organisational and communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with families and foster positive classroom environments. I have successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that promote both emotional and educational development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood teacher
BestStart
Huntington, Hamilton
06.2021 - Current
- Teacher in Training position, led to Qualified Teacher position after completion of my degree.
- Undergoing continuous professional development to better my teaching practice and keep up to date with expectations and understanding of the teaching profession.
- Discussing and completing paperwork for parent aspirations and concerns relating to their child's learning (Te Whariki based), as well as implementing goals parents have for their child's development (speech, toilet training, behaviour).
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to children's developmental stages.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with families to support children's learning experiences.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive atmosphere.
- Assessed children's progress through observations and evaluations regularly.
- Facilitated hands-on activities enhancing cognitive and motor skills.
- Organised community events to strengthen family involvement in education.
- Assessed children's abilities, strengths, interests and needs through observations.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated play-based learning experiences.
- Utilised effective communication strategies with both staff members and families regarding individual student needs or concerns.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create an engaging program that met the diverse needs of all learners.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
Early Childhood reliever
KinderCare Learning Centres
Rototuna
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Relieving as well as practical experience (20 hrs/week) for my degree.
- Establishing and maintaining working relationships with other teachers to learn from and gain understanding of teaching in practice vs teaching in theory.
- Creating and implementing learning experiences for children to experience different play opportunities.
- Relating work-based experiences to theory from my studies and evaluating how theories from well-known childhood education theorists can be seen in play and in teaching from other teachers.
Administration office intern
ACK Hamilton Church
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Answering incoming calls; taking messages and re-directing calls as required.
- Dealing with email enquiries.
- Data entry.
- Maintaining the company social media accounts.
- Daily use of a variety of software packages including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Support budgeting and bookkeeping procedures.
- Submit timely reports and prepare presentations/proposals as assigned.
- Assist colleagues whenever necessary.
- Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other data.
- Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Waikato Institute of Technology
Hamilton, NZ11.2022
Skills
- Communication
- Numeracy
- Literacy
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal abilities
- Adaptability
- Special needs support
- Calm and patient
- Child assessment
- Lesson planning
- Family collaboration
Volunteering And Community Involvement
- Coach, 2017, Junior lacrosse team coach at Cambridge High School
- Reading Tutor, 2019, Developing literacy skills of students with developmental delays at Melville High School
- Sunday School teacher, 2018-2024, ACK Christian Church, Hamilton, Ngarua (Matamata-Piako)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Childhood teacher
BestStart
06.2021 - Current
Early Childhood reliever
KinderCare Learning Centres
02.2020 - 06.2021
Administration office intern
ACK Hamilton Church
01.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Waikato Institute of Technology