Keri De Jager
Germantown,WI
Summary
Passionate professional, who works independently and collaborates within a team, wishing to join the University School of Milwaukee to assist the Head and Assistant Head of the Preschool and Lower School, faculty, and staff with administrative duties in order for the school to function optimally. Rooted on best practices, policies and regulations which inform and determine decision making. Focused on building and strengthening relationships with patience and understanding, and performing tasks exceptionally with attention to detail, and in doing this confidently.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Bethlehem Lutheran Church & Preschool
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with, and developed strong relationships with, students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Contributed to improved program quality by participating in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Led and guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Implemented appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
English Teacher and Teaching Assistant
Midstream Ridge Primary School
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed classroom dynamics effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents, and relevant stakeholders about their child's educational journey.
- Created assignments and assessments to solidify knowledge and to evaluate student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Participated in department meetings, as well as scheduled conferences, to provide input to colleagues and parents about student progress.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Hospitals and Schools
01.2012 - 02.2017
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing the unique needs of each patient.
- Educated families on strategies for supporting their loved one's communication at home, fostering a supportive environment for continued progress.
- Developed innovative therapy exercises that effectively targeted patients' specific areas of difficulty and helped them achieve their goals more effectively, thus enhancing their quality of life.
- Streamlined documentation processes while maintaining high standards of confidentiality as required under regulations.
- Optimized treatment outcomes by staying current on evidence-based practices and consistently incorporating new research findings into therapy sessions.
- Developed and maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accurate tracking of progress and outcomes, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
Bookkeeper (Part-time)
Proline Projects
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Optimized financial data accuracy by meticulously recording all transactions in accounting software and conducting thorough checks and balances.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes proficiently.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents efficiently.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed, and accurate ledgers.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Senior Phase And Further Education And Training
University of South Africa
South Africa, Gauteng04-2019
TEFL Course - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
The TEFL Academy
Republic Of Ireland, Dublin11-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Pretoria
South Africa, Gauteng04-2012
Skills
- Relationship building
- Growth mindset
- Instructional best practices
- Empathy and patience
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Creativity and innovation
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Excellent communication
- Professionalism
- Continuous improvement
- Recordkeeping
- Exceptional organization
- Proactive and Self-motivated
- Precision and accuracy
Certification
- Sage Pastel Accounting Training Course-Bookkeeper Fundamentals
- Sage Pastel Accounting Training Course-Sage Pastel Xpress
Timeline
Teacher
Bethlehem Lutheran Church & Preschool
12.2023 - Current
English Teacher and Teaching Assistant
Midstream Ridge Primary School
07.2018 - 02.2020
Bookkeeper (Part-time)
Proline Projects
01.2015 - 05.2016
Speech and Language Pathologist
Hospitals and Schools
01.2012 - 02.2017
- Sage Pastel Accounting Training Course-Bookkeeper Fundamentals
- Sage Pastel Accounting Training Course-Sage Pastel Xpress
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Senior Phase And Further Education And Training
University of South Africa
TEFL Course - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
The TEFL Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Pretoria
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