Gabriella Wheller

I am a 29 year-old permanently SACED and experienced, enthusiastic Educator currently in a Grade R position at Crewe Primary School. I have completed my Bachelor's degree in Foundation Phase through the University of South Africa. I have teaching experience in all grades throughout Foundation Phase.

My vibrant and creative personality compliments my inclusive teaching style which has been identified to be best suited with younger learners. I have completed various certifications and training programs to expand my knowledge of Learning through play, understanding and implementing the Jolly Phonics syllabus, qualifying in my level 2 First Aid course, and increasing my knowledge and expertise in Autism and ADHD in children. I have recently applied for my PDP license and await its arrival.

I am dedicated to my profession with a passion for developing and guiding young learners in and out of the classroom. I am devoted to giving my best to ensure each learner reaches their full potential. Working with others brings me much joy to combine thoughts and ideas to ensure that learners receive a fruitful and memorable educational experience.

I enjoy being innovative and creative in the classroom to make learning fun and unique regardless of their educational needs or learning style.

Classroom Teacher at Crewe Primary School (2024-01 – Present)

• Teach core subjects - English, Mathematics, Life Skills and Coding and Robotics.
• Host parent - teacher meetings.
• Assess learners formally and informally on core subject knowledge.
• Compile lesson activities and formal assessments for English, Coding and Robotics; and Life Skills for Grade 1.
• Record learner academic results on SASAMS.
• Attend and host frequent development training privately and for the school.
• Assist learner support with Autism screening and sharing resources and classroom support ideas and techniques.
• Co-ordinate and assist with school fundraising events.
• Phase Head of Coding and Robotics – Guide and implement the Coding and Robotics syllabus in Foundation Phase according to CAPS.
• Coach Swimming, Hockey and Dance as extra mural activities.
• Attend Galas and Sports Festivals as part of the teacher coaching team and to assist with First Aid.

Final Year Student Teacher and Grade 2 Teacher's Aide at Hudson Park Primary School (2023-04 – 2023-12)

This was a 2nd term agreement to complete my final year practical experience. I return for a formal contract position in September - December 2023.

• Prepare lesson plans
• Teach all core subject lessons
• Assist class teacher with any administration
• Break duty
• Assist teacher with learner guidance and lesson comprehension
• Substitute for absent teachers

Grade 3 Grade Head at Advance for Life Christian Academy (2023-01 – 2023-03)

Reason for resignation: Focus on the final year studies and practical experience.

• Weekly teacher meetings
• Monthly HOD update meetings
• Educator book checks and moderation
• Educator lesson planning moderation
• Educator lesson execution mentoring and moderation
• Compile Termly Grade planning.
• Co-ordinate Grade 3 enrichment activities
• Updating and managing teacher's files
• Marking moderation
• Termly and daily comprehensive lesson planning for all subjects

Grade 3 Classroom Educator at Advance For Life Christian Academy (2022-01 – 2023-03)

• Independent class teacher
• Attend weekly training
• Assistant - social media Devotions marketing
• Termly and daily lesson planning
• Student termly reports
• Creation of formal and summative assessments
• Creation of all student subject activities
• Creation of all student activity books and worksheets
• Parent - teacher meetings
• Creation and teaching of inclusive lessons for learners of all learning levels and barriers to learning, including special needs education.

Online English Tutor at English Ninjas (2020-04 – 2023-03)

This was a part-time job where I worked at an hourly rate

• Teach English as a second language to children and adults
• Student exam preparation
• Student subject tutoring and mentoring

Receptionist and Office Administrator at Investpro Commercial (2017-08 – 2020-05)

Reason for resignation: COVID - My son had comorbidities therefore I needed to work remotely

• General office administration
• Assisting clients
• Answering and controlling the switchboard
• Managing company marketing
• Coordinating residential sales processes
• Requesting certificates of compliance for residential sales
• Managing boardroom bookings
• Assisting with monthly requesting and distributing of BCM statements

Au pair at Private family (2016-04 – 2016-08)

This was part-time, afternoons only while I studied towards my Bachelor's Degree. Reason for mutual contract termination: Family relocation

• Collecting children from school
• Assisting with homework and projects
• Assisting with examination preparations
• Basic PA duties for Mrs Kriel

Facilitator and Teacher's Assistant at Hudson Park Primary School (2015-01 – 2015-12)

This was a one-year contract on a part-time basis while I begin my Bachelor's Degree in Education.

• Reading and writing for children with learning disabilities.
• assisting the teacher with classroom admin and lesson plans.
• Assisting the teacher with formal and informal assessments
• Examination invigilation.

Bachelor's Degree in Foundation Phase Education – UNISA (2015 – 2024)