Teacher in training looking for jobWhat type of job are you looking for? A teaching job which can provide further training or a teaching position for teachers in training. What nationality are you? South African What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English 1st Language Afrikaans 2nd Language What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Namibia I am looking to find something new in a different country and being a teacher in a different country would advance my skills and experience. What countries have you worked in? South Africa What field do you currently work in? Private tutoring, Aftercare home work assistant and extra lesson math tutor. What fields have you worked in before? Teaching. I have run a home schooling facility and i have worked in a pre school. i have also given Audiblox lessons and marketed the Audiblox programme. What qualifications do you hold? Completed two and a half years of my teaching degree. Training and certified as a Audiblox tutor. Had training in THRASS teaching and have a certificate for it. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Formal Education. Skills mean nothing in my line of work if you don't have the training and formal education to back up your teaching theories. Teachers need to be able to pck up different learning disabilities in children as well as identify how different children learn and acquire knowledge and i do not believe this is fully possible if you have not been formally educated in these matters. Describe the benefits of working with others Being able to share ideas in a school or teaching environment is vital to the quality of education which is conveyed, working with others allows for this as well as brainstorming together or simply asking advice. different teachers have always had different experiences and working in a group allows you to be exposed to what each one has come across. motivation is also of vital importance in any work area and working with others motivates me to work hard and allows me to motivate others as well as improve my teaching skills by the example of others. Describe the benefits of working alone Working alone could be daunting, however i have found the freedom of exploring my teaching skills and it has made me more independant and self sufficient in my job. Therefore i am not as reliant on others. In working on your own you find out who you are when thrown in the deep end and how you will truelly handle any situation. What was your worst working experience? I have worked with a teacher who tried to conform me to her way even though it was mostly wrong and she was never willing to work as a team or compromise. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Love what you do. Passion for a job is probably the most important work ethic, when you have passion for what you do you will do it well and you will find that you build up strong standards against what is right and wrong. What unique skills do you have? I am good with people, children as well as adults. I have a unique skill in conveying information and making education fun. I am good at multi-tasking and I am dynamic as i can change according to the situation i find myself in and make it work out in a positive way. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Teaching underpriveledged children with a hunger for knowledge. I was born to teach and nothing thrills me more than when children want to learn. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? I find new challenges each day and need to be able to deal with them efficiently. Children are very interesting and they help teachers grow in their skill and beliefs. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? The paperwork. It has to be done and it is vitally important, however I am sure most teachers feel it can become tedious. Describe yourself as a person. I am very motivated and find it easy and encouraging to motivate others I work with. I am a positive person with a positive outlook on life and I love a good challenge. i have good organisational skills and I am good with people in various situations. I have a love for teaching children of all ages and I enjoy coming up with new thoeries and ideas for lessons and ways of teaching. I am a fast learner and enjoy learning new things. I am pleasant in a classroom but i am strict and believe in good discipline that does NOT involve corporal punishment. I do not tolerate lies, bad manners or laziness. How can potential employers contact you? chantellandchad@hotmail.com +27764581185 +27794425551 | 
