Joy Petersen

An enthusiastic teacher with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sport, Recreation and Exercise Sciences (Majors in Child Developmental Psychology and Human Movement) and a PGCE (Intermediate Phase). Experienced in primary-school teaching, sport coaching, Learn to Swim programme and academic tutoring. Confident working with learners of different ages and backgrounds, with strong organisational, communication and team-motivation skills.

Sport Department - The Grove Primary School

(2023-07)

Sport coaching, Physical Education lessons and sport event management within a primary-school environment.

Grade 6 & 7 Subject Teacher — Afrikaans, Social Sciences & PSW - The Grove Primary School

(2025-07 - 2026-12)

Teaching Grade 6 and 7 learners in Afrikaans, History, Geography and PSW.

Teaching Intern - The Grove Primary School

(2023-01 - 2023-06)

Internship in a primary-school environment.

Bootcamp Training Instructor - Easy Start Wellness

(2021 - 2023-06)

Presented fitness and wellness training sessions.

Kids' Slime Party Workshop Presenter - Alice's Wonder Slime

(2017 - 2023)

Presented and organised children's workshops and activities.

Learn-to Swim Instructor - Simply Swimming

(2022-08 - 2023-06)

Instructor for children from three to thirteen years of age.

Sports Coach - The Grove Primary School

(2022-08 - 2022-12)

Swimming, Hockey.

Academic Tutor - University of the Western Cape

(2022 - 2022-11)

Provided academic tutoring and student support.

Lifeguard & Learn-to-Swim Instructor - University of the Western Cape

(2020 - 2021)

Worked as a lifeguard and learn-to-swim instructor.

Intern - St James Church Kenilworth

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

Completed an internship, including presenting a weekly afterschool program at Manenberg primary school.

PGCE - Intermediate Phase - Cornerstone Institute (2024)

BA - Sport, Recreation and Exercise Sciences - University of the Western Cape (2022)

National Senior Certificate - Wynberg Girls' High School (2018)