Odette Perry

I am an experienced Transcriber and AI Data Learning Specialist with freelance expertise since 2019.

Dedicated Nursery School Teacher and Home Schooling Teacher from Grade R-7 as well as experience in teaching my sons from Grade 5-9, with over a decade in early childhood education. This is supported by a TEFL-120 Hour Certification and various courses from reputable institutions.

Skilled in creating engaging, age-appropriate lessons tailored to young learners' needs. Proficient in classroom instruction, administration, office documentation, and accounting.

Committed to fostering a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for holistic child development.

Certified Swimming Official with FINA qualifications, demonstrating a dedication to promoting physical well-being and a love for learning beyond the classroom.

Known for being a compassionate educator with a track record of supporting students' academic, social, and emotional growth.

Extensive background in marketing, direct and internal sales, and business management. Proven HR and client liaison experience, successfully managing a multi-million rand company with over 65 staff across 5 stores in South Africa.

Passionate about teaching English as a second language to preschool and primary school children and committed to providing quality education to diverse learners.

Experienced in homeschooling, having taught Grade R to Grade 9, including my own children from Grade 5-9 during their competitive swimming careers pre-COVID-19.

I am a passionate, confident, easy person who prides myself in my ability to adapt and learn new skills quickly. I am a team player and pride myself in the success of the whole and not only the individual.

EMPLOYMENT

Online English Tutoring Jun 2021 - Dec 2023

Freelance, Based in Pretoria South Africa

Independent freelance Work via online platforms.

EDUCATION

Matric 1993 Jan 1993 - Dec 1993

Damelin College, Johannesburg

Matriculated with University Exemption

Subjects

English First Language HG

Afrikaans Second Language HG

Biology HG

Economics HG

Business Economics HG

Accountancy HG

120 HOUR TEFL CERTIFICATION June 2019 - Aug 2019

TEFL Professional Development Institute, Global

*Knowledge of classroom management, learning strategies and international teaching.

*Understanding of teaching methods and their application to meet diverse learner needs.

*Professional knowledge of English grammar aand the capability to educate language learners on such concepts in a relatable manner.

The TEFL certificate was completed with a grade of High Distinction

FINA Swimming Technical Official May 2019 - Jun 2019

FINA Swimming School for Officials, Johannesburg

Level 1 Invigilator Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

Benchmark Assessment Agency, Johannesburg

Certified Level 1 Invigilator Programme in cimpluance to Umalusi

NQF Level 1

CERTIFICATES

Erudite Projects Apr 2024

Development of Babies and Toddlers

Certificate ID: jul8znugpj

Training Express May 2024

Certificate of Achievement Nanny/Governess

Alison May 2024

Introduction to the Learning Process for Teachers and Trainers

COURSES

Birth to 2 Years Play Based Learning

Course

Jun 2018

South Africa Council of Educators Certificate of completion.

2-5 Years Play Based Learning Course Apr 2019

South Africa Council of Educators Certificate of completion.

Grade R Play Based Learning Course Apr 2019

South African Council of Educators

Grade 1 - 3 Play Based Learning Course Apr 2019

South African Council of Educators The Open Learn University Jan 2020

·Attachment in the early years Code: E219_1

·Accessibility of eLearning Code: H807_1

·Childhood in Crisis Code: E212_1

·Children’s perspective on play Code: E110_1

·Children’s Rights CideD218_5

·Dance Skills Code: TL_Dance_1

·An Introduction to Social Work Code: K113_1

·English Grammar in Context Code: E303_1

·Understanding Dyslexia Code: DSE212_1

·Young Peoples Wellbeing Code: KE308_1

·Exercise and Mental Health Code:E233_2

·Early Years Team Work and Leadership Code: E105_1

·Exploring Children’s Learning Code: ED209_1

·Exploring Books for Children: Words and pictures Code: EA300_1

·Introducing Aging Code: K118_1

·Introduction to Child Psychology Code: E102_1

·How Teams Works Code: M891_2

·The Enlightenment Code: A307_1

·Reading Code: GSG_3

·The Family at the center of early learning Code: E109_1

·Children and Violence: An introduction to international and interdisciplinary approach Code: U212_1

·The Science of Evolution Code: S170_1

·Health and Environment Code: SK220_2

·Starting with Psychology Code: Y183_1

·Beginners Chinese Code: L197_1

·Working together with children – Stirling Code: KE312_1