Jolandie Bothma

When reviewing my resume, you might notice a gap in employment. My absence is due to me taking time to raise my children. In this time we've set up a successful recruitment business in which I have helped coordinate and manage pastoral care for our offshore workforce.

• Enhanced classroom collaboration and teamwork through group projects and activities.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Developed strong rapport with students by building trust through empathy, active listening, and genuine interest in their wellbeing.

• Participated proactively in ongoing professional development opportunities aimed at staying current with industry trends and best practices.
• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and enforcing consistent consequences for disruptive actions.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

• Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year
• Integrated technology into 50% of daily lesson plans
• Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth
• Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills, and build relationships
• Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet standards
• Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning
• Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
• Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
• Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities
• Planned lessons according to NZ standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
• Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
• Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs
• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
• Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
• Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning
• Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
• Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills, and build relationships
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
• Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities
• Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
• Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
• Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs
• Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
• Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
• Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
• Maths Coordinator (2003 - 2006): Developed team communications and information for whole school Mathematics meetings, goal setting and assessment
• Providing Maths Booster classes for the Year 6 students before their final assessments
• Special educational needs (SEN) teacher (2006): worked with students who needed extra support with their learning and have worked with children who have mild to moderate learning difficulties, specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia and dyscalculia
• Running IEP meetings, liaising with other agencies and meeting with parents
• Designed engaging and personalized instruction to nurture and empower students, resulting in positive learning outcomes and student goal achievement
• Integrated technology into 90% of daily lesson plans.

• Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
• Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
• Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.