Michelle Kistan
Junior Primary Teacher with 5 years experience in CAPS curriculum and multicultural education
About
Young and energetic teacher with 5 years experience teaching English and core subjects at junior Primary level in South Africa using the CAPS curricula. Strong desire to teach in culturally diverse student bodies in a global setting. Certified to teach English as a Foreign Language. Experienced with 45+ learner classrooms, technology-driven lessons, and multilingual student populations.
Experience
Junior Primary Teacher - Northlen Primary School - South Africa
(2016-01 - 2021-11)
Taught Grades R-3 at a large public school offering enriched curriculum. English, Mathematics, Life skills, Creative Arts, Afrikaans as well as Personal and social well-being. Classroom size of 45 learners with lessons driven by technology and teacher-pupil interaction. Taught a diverse student body reflecting South Africa's 11 official languages and multitude of cultures. Taught a great number of English language learners.
- Chess coach
- Soccer coach
- Cricket coach
- Swimming coach
Educator Assistant - Northlen Primary School - South Africa
(2022-02 - 2022-10)
Homeroom Teacher (Year 2) - Beaconhouse private School - Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
(2023-10 - 2024-04)
Education
BEd Bachelor of Education - Early childhood development (R-3) - University of South Africa (2018-06 - 2022-11)
Post graduate diploma - Inclusive education - University of South Africa (2023-03 - 2024-05)
