Helga Ellinger

I am an enthusiastic and compassionate Preschool Teacher with two years of experience in early childhood education. Skilled in developing and delivering age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, and motor skill development. Committed to creating a positive and safe classroom where every child can thrive

Teacher - Jungle Buddies Creche and Aftercare - Durban Central

(2023-01)

• Designed and implemented age-appropriate, play-based curricula aligned with CAPS or relevant early childhood development frameworks for both Grade R and Grade RR.
• Developed engaging daily lessons and activities focused on early literacy (phonics, pre-reading), numeracy (counting, basic concepts), life skills, and creative expression.
• Integrated diverse learning strategies to cater to individual learning styles and developmental stages of all students.
• Created a safe, stimulating, and organized classroom environment conducive to active learning and exploration.
• Managed classroom dynamics effectively, utilizing positive reinforcement and constructive guidance to promote pro-social behavior and self-regulation.
• Organized and maintained learning centers, resources, and educational materials to support various activities.
• Monitored and assessed student progress across cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language domains, identifying developmental milestones and areas for support.
• Provided individualized attention and tailored activities to support students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Documented observations and maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior, and developmental progress.
• Established and maintained open, constructive communication channels with parents/guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and overall well-being.
• Conducted regular parent-teacher meetings and shared strategies to reinforce learning at home.
• Organized and facilitated parent involvement activities to strengthen the home-school connection.
• Focused on building crucial pre-reading, pre-writing, and pre-math skills essential for the successful transition from Grade RR to Grade R, and from Grade R to Grade 1.
• Fostered critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and independence through hands-on activities and guided play.
• Ensured the health, safety, and well-being of all children in the classroom and during outdoor activities.
• Adhered to all school policies and procedures, including emergency protocols and child protection guidelines.
• Administered basic first aid as needed and maintained accurate records of incidents

Matric - Apollo Secondary School (2017-01 - 2021-12)

B.ed - Foundation Phase - SANTS (2024-07)