Yuriann Pillay

English teacher/ Social Science
September 9, 1991

About Candidate

Location

Education

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Bachelor of Education Degree (Senior & FET Phase) 2018-2022
University of South Africa
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HigherCertificate in Adult Basic Education & Training (ABET) 2015-2016
University of South Africa
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TEFL/TESOL Certificate
through TEFL Universal

120hourTEFL/TESOL Certificate specializing in teaching English to foreign or non-native speaking individuals . ● RegularDepartmental Subject workshops throughout the terms.

Work & Experience

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Teacher/Head of Department English (Senior & FET Phase) January 2021 - Present
Leaders Christian Academy

Duties & Skills Demonstrated: ● Leadership: Provided strong leadership as the Head of Department English, guiding and mentoring colleagues to uphold educational standards. ● ClassroomManagement:Effectively managed classroom dynamics to foster a conducive learning environment. ● TimeManagement:Efficiently organized lesson plans and activities to maximize instructional time. ● Conflict Resolution: Successfully mediated conflicts among students and facilitated peaceful resolutions. ● Computerskills: Proficient in utilizing various software applications for instructional purposes and administrative tasks. ● CommunicationSkills: Demonstrated clear and concise communication with students, colleagues, and parents. ● Organization Skills: Maintained meticulous records and resources to streamline teaching processes. ● Self-Evaluation: Engaged in reflective practices to assess teaching methodologies and student progress. ● LessonPlanning: Developed engaging and comprehensive lesson plans tailored to diverse learner needs. ● Constructive Feedback: Provided constructive feedback to students to support their academic growth. ● Patience: Demonstrated patience in addressing individual student needs and challenges. ● Creativity: Infused creativity into lesson delivery to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. ● Adaptability: Adapted teaching strategies and approaches to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities. Extra-mural Activities: Engaged students in extracurricular activities such as fundraising events, drama, soccer, cultural day celebrations, relay activities, Intervention (extra classes), and art club sessions.

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Teacher (Senior & FET Phase) / Social Science February 2019 - May 2019
Roseville Secondary School

Duties & Skills Demonstrated: ● Leadership: Provided leadership within the classroom to foster a positive learning environment. ● Adaptability: Adapted teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students. ● Critical Thinking: Encouraged students to think critically and analyze complex concepts. ● ComputerSkills: Utilized technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences. ● Collaboration: Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans. ● Teamwork:Workedcollaboratively with fellow educators to support school-wide initiatives. ● ActiveListening: Actively listened to student concerns and provided appropriate support. ● Organization: Maintained organized teaching materials and resources. ● ProblemSolving: Effectively addressed challenges and obstacles encountered in the classroom. ● Empathy:Demonstrated empathy and understanding towards students' individual circumstances. ● Self-Evaluation: Engaged in self-reflection to continuously improve teaching practices.