Cornel Du Toit
Batavia,IL
Summary
Skilled Teacher with 13 of years teaching at elementary, middle school and high school levels.. Well versed in developing and implementing core curricula. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally. Very well versed in racial and cultural diversity as well as socio-economic status. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities and encouraging critical thinking.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Professional
Bridges Academy, St. Charles, Il
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked on team of 2 teachers as part of school-in-school structure.
- Attended IEP meetings for students and families.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Teaching Professional
Gauteng Department Of Education
01.2006 - 03.2014
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Worked on team of 3 teachers as part of school-in-school structure.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Teaching Professional
Totuis Elementary School
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Worked on team of 3 teachers as part of school-in-school structure.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Psychology
Northwest University
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa02.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa03.2004
Skills
- Behavioral Skills Development ADHD and SCT certifications
- Student-Centered Learning
- Parent and Student Communication
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Progress Reports
- Special Education
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Constructive Feedback
Languages
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teaching Professional
Bridges Academy, St. Charles, Il
09.2018 - 08.2021
Teaching Professional
Gauteng Department Of Education
01.2006 - 03.2014
Teaching Professional
Totuis Elementary School
01.2004 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Psychology
Northwest University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Pretoria
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