Hello! I am Kiyasha, a passionate and dedicated educator. I believe that every learner is unique, therefore, my lessons match your specific goals and learning style. I am committed to helping your confidence improve. I model clear, natural, language use that helps you improve your speaking, listening and communication skills. I follow a student-centered approach and my methodology focuses on practical communication, using real-life situations, simple explanations and engaging activities. What makes me a great teacher is my ability to connect with students, motivate them and simplify the most challenging concepts so that learning is made more accessible. Whether you want to improve your conversational English, prepare for work or exams, I create interactive lessons that are engaging and enjoyable. I always make my learners feel comfortable and safe to participate. I look forward to meeting you soon!
Subjects
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English Pre-KG, Nursery-Grade 3
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Mathematics Pre-KG, Nursery-Grade 3
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Life Skills Pre-KG, Nursery-Grade 3
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Afrikaans FAL Kindergarten (KG)-Grade 3
Experience
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Foundation phase educator (Feb, 2025
–Mar, 2025) at Scottburgh primary school
Created and delivered engaging lessons suitable for Grades R-3 (Foundation Phase) across Life Skills, English Home Language, Afrikaans/IsiZulu (FAL) and Mathematics, fully aligned with CAPS requirements.
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Designed interactive, IT-integrated lessons to improve learner participation, focus and understanding.
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Supported diverse learning needs and gained experience working with learners requiring additional support and differentiated instruction at Scholar Amoris and St Patrick’s.
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Provided individual and small-group academic support, reinforced key concepts and assisted struggling learners.
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Assisted with classroom management, learner behaviour support and created inclusive, positive learning environments.
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Participated in school events, staff meetings, playground duty/supervision, etc.
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Offered relief teaching across Foundation and Intermediate Phase grades as needed.
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Contributed to lesson preparation, resource creation and general administrative tasks to support teachers daily operations.
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Foundation phase educator (Sep, 2024
–Dec, 2024) at St Francis primary
Created and delivered engaging lessons suitable for Grades R-3 (Foundation Phase) across Life Skills, English Home Language, Afrikaans/IsiZulu (FAL) and Mathematics, fully aligned with CAPS requirements.
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Designed interactive, IT-integrated lessons to improve learner participation, focus and understanding.
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Supported diverse learning needs and gained experience working with learners requiring additional support and differentiated instruction at Scholar Amoris and St Patrick’s.
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Provided individual and small-group academic support, reinforced key concepts and assisted struggling learners.
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Assisted with classroom management, learner behaviour support and created inclusive, positive learning environments.
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Participated in school events, staff meetings, playground duty/supervision, etc.
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Offered relief teaching across Foundation and Intermediate Phase grades as needed.
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Contributed to lesson preparation, resource creation and general administrative tasks to support teachers daily operations.
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Foundation phase educator (Aug, 2024
–Sep, 2024) at St Francis primary
Delivered dynamic Grade 2 instruction by crafting hands-on lesson plans aligned with Life Skills, English Home Language, Afrikaans and IsiZulu (FAL) and Mathematics curricula as outlined in the CAPS documents for Grades R-3 (term 3), enhanced with IT to maintain learner focus. Assumed additional responsibilities including assisting at Foundation Phase events, serving relief across various grades, and monitoring playground activities during break, etc.
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Foundation phase educator (Jul, 2024
–Aug, 2024) at Scholar Amoris
At Scholar Amoris, I gained experience working with learners with special needs, utilized my skills of creating differentiated lessons and furthered my knowledge of working and catering for learner with different impairments.
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Foundation phase educator (Jul, 2023
–Sep, 2023) at St Patrick's primary
Spearheaded innovative Grade 1 teaching strategies within a Learner Support Unit, elevating student academic outcomes. Tasked with elevating the performance of struggling students through the adoption of advanced teaching techniques. Developed and executed engaging lesson plans in Life Skills, English Home Language, and Mathematics, aligned with CAPS guidelines for Grade R-3 (Term 3). Integrated technology to augment lesson engagement and sustain student concentration. Participated in additional activities including learner supervision at Foundation Phase events, serving relief across various grades, and monitoring playground activities during break, etc.
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Foundation phase educator (Jul, 2022
–Aug, 2022) at Umzintovale primary
Crafted and delivered Grade R lesson plans, integrating Life Skills, English Home Language, and Mathematics in accordance with CAPS guidelines, enriched with IT for heightened learner engagement. Participated in non-teaching duties like learner supervision at Foundation Phase events, serving relief across various grades, and monitoring playground activities during break.