Veroneca Madzoke
Al Ain City
Summary
Early Years Educator adept at successfully managing large classrooms of young children. Patient educator who collaborates successfully with children, parents, and staff. Committed to encouraging children toward empathy by teaching them to share and be attuned to one another’s feelings. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early-Years-Teacher
Headstart Nursery
Al Ain, AD
09.2021 - Current
- Provided creative, fun arts and design projects to develop self-expression
- Taught students early skills and helped each reach development milestones.
- Documented progress and provided information to parents.
- Utilized wide range of hands-on activities to promote understanding and engagement.
- Maintained safety and classroom discipline with positive reinforcement.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Utilized tested behavior management techniques to operate positive, productive learning environment
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Voluntary Teacher
Deira Private Schools
Dubai, Dubai
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed over 15 children per day
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Classroom Teacher
Globe & Phoenix Primary School
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
01.2014 - 12.2020
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Instructed groups of up to 40 students and provided individual support.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Create lesson plans that cover all subjects on daily basis
- Incorporate learning into all activities even play time
- Plan field trips and in-class parties or activities that combine fun and entertainment with educational experiences
- Maintain clean and organized classroom
- Meet with parents on regular basis to report on child's learning abilities greatest strengths and areas in which he may need extra help
Arts and Crafts Teacher
Polka Dot Art Studio
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Ensured security of children at all times.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Controlled all children in art center.
- Engage children in activities appropriate to their age and ensured their well-being.
- Maintained fresh, secure and constructive environment for children.
Education
Diploma In Education - Diploma In Education
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe04.2007
National Certificate In Information Technology - National Certificate In Information Technology
Kwekwe Polytechnic
Zimbabwe12.2006
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Daycare Management
- Classroom Organization
- Diverse teaching modalities
- Positive Reinforcement
- Enthusiastic Communicator
- Creative Mindset
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certifications, Heart Saver
- Basic Life Support, American Safety & Health Institute
- Classroom Management, Quest
- Observation, Assessment and Planning, Quest
- Behavior - Reasons and Management, Marbella Speech Therapy & Rehabilitation Center
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Marbella Speech Therapy & Rehabilitation Center
- Highfield Level 2 International Award in Food Safety, Highfield
- Hygiene, Cleaning & Hospitality Skills, Domestic Bliss
- Improve Your Memory Diploma, Centre Of Excellence
- 120 Hour TESOL/TEFL Certification, World Tesol Academy
- Diploma In Educational Psychology, Alison
- Working With Students With Educational Needs, Alison
Timeline
Early-Years-Teacher
Headstart Nursery
09.2021 - Current
Voluntary Teacher
Deira Private Schools
04.2021 - 08.2021
Classroom Teacher
Globe & Phoenix Primary School
01.2014 - 12.2020
Arts and Crafts Teacher
Polka Dot Art Studio
01.2009 - 12.2013
Diploma In Education - Diploma In Education
University of Zimbabwe
National Certificate In Information Technology - National Certificate In Information Technology
Kwekwe Polytechnic
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