Ellen Utete
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Summary
Compassionate Kindergarten Teacher experienced in building and maintaining safe, happy learning environments. Knowledgeable in early years curriculum for focused planning and observation. Team player with strong work ethic for positive, valuable nursery support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Kindergarten Teacher
Tamuka primary school
Chitungwiza, Harare
03.2009 - 07.2023
- Developed strong knowledge of EYFS and learning capabilities of individual children to support effective learning.
- Used regular assessment data to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
- Attended staff meetings to communicate new ideas and teaching styles.
- Implemented curriculums with various learning strategies allowing children to use creativity and imagination to learn.
- Built solid relationships with parents to encourage further learning and development at home.
- Worked with curriculum staff to support students' academic development.
- Maintained health and safety of children during all activities.
- Promoted self-control and independence of all students.
- Supported children with toilet training to aid physiological development.
- Boosted vocabulary development through singing, storytelling and role-play activities.
- Utilised learning through play to enhance children's creativity.
- Monitored playground activity to maintain pupil safety and security.
- Used arts and crafts activities to encourage self-expression.
- Safeguarded children appropriately, escalating concerns to senior staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology and Gender development studies
Women University in Africa
Harare Zimbabwe 08.2011 - 06.2014
Diploma of Higher Education - Social studies
Morgenster Teachers training college
Masvingo Zimbabwe 08.2005 - 08.2008
Skills
- Classroom behaviour management
- Early Years Education
- Progress reporting
- The Play Method
- Child safeguarding
- Hands-on teaching
- Reading readiness
- Parent communication
- Progress monitoring
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Sociology and Gender development studies
Women University in Africa
08.2011 - 06.2014
Senior Kindergarten Teacher
Tamuka primary school
03.2009 - 07.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Social studies
Morgenster Teachers training college
08.2005 - 08.2008
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