Silke Leigh Swart
Greerton,BOP
Summary
I am a passionate Teacher with five years experience developing and implementing a number of curriculums covering a vast range of topics. I am able to motivate students through positive encouragement, and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. I am a mother to three beautiful children. This being said, I have developed a new admiration and insight into the daily struggles, minds and seasons that they go through. I embrace each day, knowing that it will be vastly different to the next day. I enjoy the challenge and growth potential that I can learn as much from the children as they can learn from me. We are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Teacher
Nova Play Group Preschool
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Owner and Head teacher with one teaching assistant.
- First aid level one certified.
- Children's age group two years old to five years old.
- Curriculum based on the Reggio Emilia Approach.
- Developed lesson plans, curriculum, social media accounts.
- Developed administrative documentation for enrollment, invoicing ,child safety and consent forms.
- Orchestrated social events and outings as a small group.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Teaching Assistant Intern
Western Province Preparatory School For Boys
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Teaching Afrikaans as a second language
- First aid level one qualification
- Children's age group six years old to nine years old.
- Assisted in hand writing, reading, mathematics, music, bible education, and playground duty.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
- Coached Hockey and Cricket
- Assisted with art club on a Monday afternoon as an extra curricular activity.
Teaching Assistant
Kleuter Akademie skool
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Afrikaans Teacher and personal assistant to the principal of the school.
- Helped with daily activities such as: nappy changes, classroom management,aftercare, making media for teaching, assisting with administration and finance for the school owner.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Orphans and Vulnerable Children Volunteer, Children's Ministry Coordinator, Finance and Volunteer Coordinator
Ikhaya le Themba
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Assisting in Orphans and Vulnerable Children ministry: planning, coordination and biblical based teachings with +- 550 children.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Overseeing the children's ministry.
- Teaching as a volunteer for my church congregation and non profit organisation .
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Financial administration for the company: Accounting, Payroll, Admin, Human resources.
- Volunteer coordinator: developing planning, orientation and induction programs for our volunteers, representatives and channel them to correct department.
Management Accountant
Eric Salomon and Co
01.2011 - 07.2013
- Assisting in all management accounting related task as well as doing annual financial statements and salaries.
Education
Bachelors of Education - Foundation Phase Teaching
University of South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa 10.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- ACCPAC
- Pastel
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Motivating Students
- Testing and Grading
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Student Assessment
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English
Accomplishments
- Prefect Monitor
- First Team Basketball
- First Team indoor Hockey
- First Team outdoor Hockey
- Athletics team ( Shotput)
- School Cheerleader
- Western Province qualifier
Subjects
- English
- Afrikaans
- Mathematics
- Physical Science
- Biology
- Business Management
Additional Information
I am a hard working individual, and believe I could be a great asset to your team. I have been blessed with the opportunity to pursue my passion teaching and working with kids as I have been exercising this passion teaching children’s church and volunteering where I can. I am great with children and am a fast learner and always willing to take constructive criticism in order to create a better environment for the children.
Residential Address
09 Naples Close, Uitzicht, Durbanville
Health
Excellent
Transport
Valid licence, own vehicle
Secondary Education
- Stellenberg High School, 2003, 2006
- Fairmont High School, 2006, 2007
Final Grade Passed
Grade 12
Tertiary Education
- Bachelors of Education 3rd year (UNISA)
- Bachelors of Commerce Accounting and Transport Economics 2years (UNISA)
- Bachelors of Education Foundation phase 4 year degree completed
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8904270133080
- Age: 33
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Married
- Date of Birth: 04/27/89
References
2008-2009, Urban Edge Church, Administration/ Coordinator, Administration for Sunday meetings,slide shows,activities,Coordinate childrens camps, Sunday school teacher, Lesotho outreach and Australia, Leader on camps, Childrens ministry at Fairmont, Chesterhouse and Durbanville Primary., 1 year service year, 021 975 3717 Donovan Coetzee January 2009 – October 2009, Fininvest, Junior Auditing Clerk, Assisted on audits and writing up of various accounting ledgers, Retrenched clients were not paying., Ulandi Butterson 0737617110 2009 -2011, Biotrace Trading, Assistant accountant, administration, Spreadsheets, accounting, ledgers, filing, salaries, Temporary position until I got a new job., Dawianna Truter 0845159599 2011- July 2013, Eric Salomon and Co, Management Accountant, Assisting in all management accounting related task as well as doing annual financial statements and salaries., Got an opportunity to pursue my passion. Teaching., 021 5527905 July 2013 – to July 2015, Ikhaya le Themba, Orphans and Vulnerable children volunteer, Children’s ministry coordinator, Finance and volunteer coordinator., Assisting in Orphans and Vulnerable Children ministry planning and volunteering with +- 550 children. Overseeing the children’s ministry and teaching as a volunteer for my church congregation (the team consist of 16 team members I oversee) Financial administration for the company ( Accounting, Payroll, Admin, Human resources) Volunteer coordinator (plan orientation and induction programs for our volunteers and representatives and channel them to correct department., I am in my 3rd of my Unisa Bachelor of Education Degree and would like to gain as much experience I can my field of study., 021 558 0367 July 2015- Dec 2015, Kleuter Akademie skool, Teaching practical assistant for ages 2 to 5 years old, Afrikaans Teaching assistant to the principal of the school. Helped with daily activities( nappy changes, classroom management,aftercare, making media for teaching, administration and finance for the school owner), Teaching practical, Izelle Melrose 0724375562 January 2015 – June 2017, Western Province Preparatory School for boys, Teaching assistant to grade 1 teachers’. Assisted with marking, handwriting,maths & reading groups,making media for teaching, coached hockey and cricket. I assisted with art club after school. Taught Afrikaans as a second language to both classes, First aid level 1 qualification, Intern and bursary, Christa van Reyneveld 0832800219 June 2017 – January 2022, Stay at home mom January 2022, Nova Play group preschool, Owner, Owner and teacher at my school for children ages 2 to 5 years old.
Hiking, cooking, baking, any outdoor activities, horse riding, gardening
I am an avid lover of the outdoors. The beauty of nature, gardening and the outdoors is something that I truly enjoy.
I have my own vegetable garden. I am an active individual, trying to create various outdoor experiences for my family.
I enjoy baking with my children and enjoy creating nutritiously dense meals for my family. I used to be a competitive show jumper and dressage rider, my love for horses still remains.
Timeline
Owner and Teacher
Nova Play Group Preschool
01.2022 - 03.2023
Teaching Assistant
Kleuter Akademie skool
07.2015 - 12.2015
Teaching Assistant Intern
Western Province Preparatory School For Boys
01.2015 - 06.2017
Orphans and Vulnerable Children Volunteer, Children's Ministry Coordinator, Finance and Volunteer Coordinator
Ikhaya le Themba
07.2013 - 07.2015
Management Accountant
Eric Salomon and Co
01.2011 - 07.2013
Bachelors of Education - Foundation Phase Teaching
University of South Africa
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