Nicole P - Tutor in Salt Rock
I am an enthusiastic and dedicated educator, with 15+ years of teaching experience in Maths, English, Science and Arts based on the US Curriculum, in both the UAE and South Africa. I am also experienced in coaching and umpiring Netball, Softball, and Athletics. I am disciplined and hard-working, as well as being an efficient planner and organizer. I have excellent communication, and interpersonal skills; I am friendly and work well autonomously and as part of a team, which I have done in a range of diverse cultural environments. I strive to facilitate all learners under my care with the knowledge and skills necessary for their successful integration into society.
Tutor basics
Teaching places
Students Home, Public Place, and Online
Travelling distance
Nicole will travel 20km from Salt Rock, Salt Rock, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Languages spoken
Nicole speaks English
Experience
Grade 5 Class Teacher
• Taught Math, English, Science, and Arts, based on the US Curriculum, and the Connecticut standards, using the Common Core standards • Planned English, Maths and Science • Planned and implemented co-operative learning activities • Crated activities used to cater for children of different ability levels • Prepared assessments • Marked daily classwork and assessments • Interacted on a regular basis with parents
Grade 4 and 5 Class Teacher, Grade Head
• Taught Math, English, Science, and Arts, based on the US Curriculum, and the Connecticut standards, using the Common Core standards • Planned English, Maths and Science • Planned and implemented co-operative learning activities • Crated activities used to cater for children of different ability levels • Prepared assessments • Marked daily classwork and assessments • Interacted on a regular basis with parents
Grade 4 and Grade 5 Class Teacher
• Taught Math, English, Science, and Arts, based on the US Curriculum, and the Connecticut standards, using the Common Core standards • Planned English, Maths and Science • Planned and implemented co-operative learning activities • Crated activities used to cater for children of different ability levels • Prepared assessments • Marked daily classwork and assessments • Interacted on a regular basis with parents
Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher
• Taught Math, English, Science, and Arts, based on the US Curriculum, and the Connecticut standards, using the Common Core standards • Planned English, Maths and Science • Planned and implemented co-operative learning activities • Crated activities used to cater for children of different ability levels • Prepared assessments • Marked daily classwork and assessments • Interacted on a regular basis with parents
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher and Teacher in Charge of English
• Taught Math, English and Science based on the US Curriculum, using Connecticut and Common Core standards • Planned English, Maths and Science • Planned and implemented co-operative learning activities • Created activities used to cater for children of different ability levels • Prepared all formative and summative assessments for the grade, and marked daily classwork as well as assessment • Interacted on a regular basis with parents
Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher, Teacher in Charge of Science and Science Coordinator Grades 1-4
• Taught Math, English and Science based on the US Curriculum, using the Connecticut and Common Core standards (Math and English), and the NGSS standards for Science • Planned Science and created activities used to cater for children of different ability levels • Marked daily classroom work and assessment and prepared all formative and summative Science assessments for the grade level • Monitored all planning for grades 1-4 for science - assisted TICs with lesson plans, assessment and differentiation • Inducted and mentored new teachers and chaired weekly meetings with Grades 1 – 4 TICs • Joint lesson observations with H.O.D and Academic supervisor, and post-conferences with new teachers • Monitored mark distribution and breakdown through primary, curriculum development and modification • Coordinated evidence required in the master file, compiled master file from Grades 1 - 4 at the end of Academic year • Set up market sheets for Grades 1 – 4 • Designed and complied hands-on, differentiated activities • Ensured a productive relationship with parents • Created effective and interactive learning environments • Organized, yearly calendar activities, assemblies, class and administration display boards
Grade 5 Science Teacher, Teacher in Charge, and Science Coordinator for Grades 1-5
• Teaching Science based on the US Curriculum, using the NGSS Science standards • Planning Science and creating activities used to cater to children of different ability levels • Preparations for examinations and assessments • Marking of daily classwork, as well as assessments • Overseeing all planning for Grades 1 - 5 Science • Assisting TICs with lesson plans, assessments and differentiation • Induction and mentoring of new teachers • Chair weekly meetings with Grade 1 - 5 TICs • Joint lesson observations with H.O.D and Academic supervisor, and post-conferences with new teachers • Monitored mark distributions and breakdowns throughout the primary – setting up of mark sheets • Curriculum development and modification and coordination of evidence required in the master file • Compilation of master file from Grades 1 - 5 at the end of the academic year • Designing and compiling of hands-on, differentiated activities • Ensuring productive relationships with parents • Creating effective and interactive learning environments • Organization of yearly calendar activities • Administration and classroom display boards
Education
BEd General Education - The University of Stellenbosch
I have over 15 years experience in teaching children of various ages. I have taught English, Math, and Science to both boys and girls in South Africa and abroad.
Subjects taught
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General Maths & Science
I have 16 years experience in teaching Math and Science to a range of students from the ages of 8 to 14 years old. I am passionate and am always looking for new, exciting and interesting ways to teach my students so that they love learning.
Nicole teaches General Maths & Science at Primary School level(s)
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English
I have 16 years experience in teaching English to a range of students from the ages of 8 to 14 years old. I am passionate and am always looking for new, exciting and interesting ways to teach my students so that they love learning.
Nicole teaches English at Primary School level(s)