Kerry-Lee Smit
Molash,Kent
Summary
A dedicated educator with expertise in critical thinking facilitation and educational technology use, demonstrating resilience under pressure and multicultural sensitivity. Skilled in classroom management and maths mastery, ensuring effective communication proficiency and time efficiency. Committed to fostering empathy and understanding while critically evaluating educational practices to enhance student learning outcomes.
Attentive Mathematics Teacher skilled in delivering engaging curriculum to cultivate welcoming and inclusive learning spaces. Works with faculty and administration to evaluate and improve academic programme delivery. Astute communicator with proactive approach to challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher of Mathematics
Wye School
Wye, Kent
2021.01 - Current
- Partnered with parents for consistent communication about children's progress, contributing towards home-school collaboration.
- Participated actively in professional development programmes, keeping abreast with current education trends.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers for better lesson planning and scheduling.
- Organised school-wide mathematics competitions, fostering a love for the subject amongst students.
- Maintained detailed records of each student's progress throughout the academic year.
- Delivered engaging mathematics lessons, ensuring improved understanding of complex concepts.
- Provided additional support to struggling students, enhancing their mathematical skills.
- Utilised technology in classrooms to make lessons more engaging and effective.
- Adapted teaching style according to individual needs of pupils, achieving greater comprehension.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover all topics within the syllabus effectively.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment, promoting equal learning opportunities for all students.
- Trained new mathematics teachers, sharing best practices in pedagogy and classroom management.
- Provided clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Set high expectations for academic progress and classroom behaviour through well-focused teaching and discipline.
- Applied Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum knowledge to create robust lesson plans.
- Second in charge of Mathematics department.
Teacher of Mathematics
Ashton International College
Johannesburg, South Africa
2017.01 - 2020.12
- Established the schools first student lead First Aid team.
- Managed the boys softball team, liaising with other team managers and keeping record of results.
- Coordinated parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and areas needing improvement.
- Maintained detailed records of each student's progress throughout the academic year.
- Updated curriculum to comply with the latest educational standards and trends.
- Member of matric dance committee where formal dances were planned and executed.
Acting Deputy Principal
Abbotts College
Johannesburg, South Africa
2010.01 - 2017.12
- Acting deputy principal to establish new department and relationships with local authorities.
- Head of Mathematics
- Head of year
- Coordinated parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and areas needing improvement.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by adhering strictly to school policies and procedures.
- Organised school-wide mathematics competitions, fostering a love for the subject amongst students.
- Enhanced student performance with regular assessments and feedback sessions.
- Provided clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Supported department development plans to meet new national curriculum requirements.
FInancial Advisor
Liberty Group
Johannesburg, South Africa
2009.01 - 2009.12
- Achieved greater customer satisfaction with insightful investment strategies.
- Performed regular audits of client accounts ensuring accuracy and transparency.
- Recommended sound retirement plans to ensure future stability.
- Tailored insurance policies to match clients' unique needs.
- Counselled clients on financial matters and provided recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on client needs and asset availability.
Student Advisor
CTI Education Group
Johannesburg, South Africa
2008.02 - 2008.11
- Boosted student performance by individualised study plans design.
- Liaised with parents to address concerns and queries.
- Facilitated open days, increasing university visibility.
- Enhanced student satisfaction with personalised advice sessions.
- Developed rapport with students by offering guidance and support.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Honours) - Educational Management, Law and Policy
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 2012.09 - 2014.09
Bachelor of Education (FET) - Further education and training
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 2000.01 - 2004.12
Skills
- Critical thinking facilitation
- Educational technology use
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Resilience under pressure
- Empathy and understanding
- Critical evaluation
- Classroom management
- Maths mastery
- Time efficiency
- Communication proficiency
Timeline
Teacher of Mathematics
Wye School
2021.01 - Current
Teacher of Mathematics
Ashton International College
2017.01 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Education (Honours) - Educational Management, Law and Policy
University of Pretoria
2012.09 - 2014.09
Acting Deputy Principal
Abbotts College
2010.01 - 2017.12
FInancial Advisor
Liberty Group
2009.01 - 2009.12
Student Advisor
CTI Education Group
2008.02 - 2008.11
Bachelor of Education (FET) - Further education and training
University of Pretoria
2000.01 - 2004.12