Debbie Botha
Teacher Early years and Foundation phase ( 0 - 9 years old)
Maidenhead, Berkshire,United Kingdom
Summary
Student focused educational professional with over 18 years experience in helping students learn and achieve academic success to the best of their ability. I can describe myself as friendly, enthusiastic and respectful. Dedicated to the teaching profession, I aim to support every learner where needed. Talented teacher of EYFS - Year 3, committed to maintaining high standards of education with an emphasis on developing reading skills in the early years. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
EYFS Teacher Woodley COFE Primary School.
Teaching Personnel Bracknell
Woodley, Berkshire, Reading
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into curriculum.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Involved in Ofsted preparation and execution. Assessed by Ofsted officers and governers in classroom management and lessons. Positive feedback given by Head teacher.
Care Professional
HOMEINSTEAD
Maidenhead, Woodley, Henley, Twyford, Sonning, Berkshire
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Grade Classroom Teacher
Springvale Primary, School
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2012 - 03.2023
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Incorporated Microsoft Office technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi- dimensional lessons
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Built positive relationships with colleagues to create a safe and engaging learning environment for students.
Covid
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Taught over 500 students over 18 years
- Oversaw 30 - 38 students per class
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students
- Collaborated with team of 7 teachers in the development of online learning programme
Athletics manager
01.2007 - 01.2021
- Supervising the schools athletics team of 200 students ages 6 - 13 years old
- Organized and accompanied learners to events at different schools, coached the various Athletics disciplines, was in control of all the admin associated with indemnity forms and following up with parents about events
- Ongoing curriculum workshops to keep up with the new learning material, assessment criteria and lesson planning.
Grade Leader
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Supervising a team of 10 Grade 1 educators and assistants.
Grade Classroom Teacher
Springvale Primary, School
Pretoria, Gauteng
08.2006 - 12.2011
- Met staff development guidelines set forth by school administration
- Taught 30 - 38 learners at any given time for the duration of a school year
- Maintained work schedule that maximized availability to students, parents, colleagues and administration
- Maintained work schedule that maximized availability to students, parents, colleagues and administration
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated, students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Nursery School Teacher
Little Village Christian Nursery
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 3 to 5 years old.
Bachelor
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Of Education degree in Foundation Phase
Au Pair
Jackie Nel
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Shopped for supplies, food and clothes for children and family members
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading and crafts
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Foundation Phase And Early Childhood Development
University of South Africa
South Africa 01.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
Proficient inMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsRelationship buildingTime managementProblem-solving skillsLesson Planning
Curriculum Implementation
Student Engagement
Classroom Management
Learning Assessments
Child Development
Parent-Teacher Communication
Relationship Building
Timeline
EYFS Teacher Woodley COFE Primary School.
Teaching Personnel Bracknell
11.2023 - Current
Care Professional
HOMEINSTEAD
05.2023 - 10.2023
Covid
01.2020 - 01.2021
Grade Leader
01.2016 - 01.2020
Grade Classroom Teacher
Springvale Primary, School
01.2012 - 03.2023
Athletics manager
01.2007 - 01.2021
Grade Classroom Teacher
Springvale Primary, School
08.2006 - 12.2011
Nursery School Teacher
Little Village Christian Nursery
01.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor
01.2004 - 01.2006
Au Pair
Jackie Nel
01.2003 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Education - Foundation Phase And Early Childhood Development
University of South Africa
01.2002 - 05.2006