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Milena Archer

Papamoa,BOP

Summary

Dynamic educator who loves inspiring and empowering young minds. Skilled in innovative lesson planning and building strong relationships with students and parents. I create supportive learning environments that inspire critical thinking and collaboration, ensuring all students thrive academically. I take pride in knowing that I have contributed positively in the development of each child I teach.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Child's Wonder Learning Centre
Papamoa, BOP
03.2024 - Current
  • Classroom teacher
  • Cultivated positive connections with students, parents, and colleagues through effective communication.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.

Updated parents on learning achievements through StoryPark.

  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.

Toddler Teacher

Future Focus Boulevard
Papamoa, BOP
10.2022 - 03.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Modeled suitable conduct for students, ensuring effective classroom management.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as creative provocations and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated effectively with other kaiako.
  • Shared updates on educational achievements using the StoryPark platform with family members.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.

New Entrance Teacher

Crawford International School
Pretoria South Africa
01.2016 - 08.2022
  • Strengthened techniques for fostering social and collaborative skills among students.
  • Executed modern learning space design.
  • Developed and executed time-to-read initiatives to enhance literacy comprehension.
  • Enhanced comprehension of primary math skills.
  • Led effective classroom management for 28 children.
  • Tailored teaching methods to meet varied student learning requirements.
  • Facilitated teacher partnerships for integrated subject engagement.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning
  • Created and delivered term-based report.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Education

PGCE Foundation Phase And ECD - Teaching

University of South Africa
South Africa
12.2014

Honours Degree - Psychology

University of South Africa
South Africa
12.2012

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Student engagement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Growth mindset
  • Collaborative learning
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Literacy development
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Empathy and patience
  • Creative lesson planning

Certification

Full Teaching Registration

First Aid

Languages

English
Portuguese

Interests

I love walks on the beach, reading a good book and spending time with my family Being a mum and wife is my biggest blessing

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Child's Wonder Learning Centre
03.2024 - Current

Toddler Teacher

Future Focus Boulevard
10.2022 - 03.2024

New Entrance Teacher

Crawford International School
01.2016 - 08.2022

PGCE Foundation Phase And ECD - Teaching

University of South Africa

Honours Degree - Psychology

University of South Africa
Milena Archer