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Corlia Le Roux

Summary

I am a dedicated early childhood educator with a strong passion for nurturing young minds and laying the foundation for lifelong success. I create enriching, inclusive, and stimulating learning environments that support both cognitive and social development. With a compassionate and patient approach, I build strong rapport with children, encouraging their growth through creative teaching methods and effective behavioural strategies.

I am skilled at developing and implementing engaging curricula tailored to meet the evolving needs of the classroom. I thrive in both independent and collaborative settings, and I'm committed to fostering positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. My knowledge of developmental milestones, along with my excellent communication skills, helps me support each child's individual learning journey while ensuring a positive, productive classroom atmosphere.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Teacher

Azza Alshamsi
08.2020 - 02.2025
  • Interacted and supported all the children in the household. Children aged 8,7,5 and 1
  • Improved students comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and adapting instructional materials to address diverse learning styles during school hours and after school.
  • Boosted academic achievement by providing one-on-one tutoring and support when struggling.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Supported emotional needs as required.

Early Childhood Educator

Little Haven Nursery
09.2017 - 07.2020
  • Age Group: FS1 (3-4 year olds)
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.

Early Childhood Educator

Redwood Montessori Nursery - Saadiyat
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Age group: 3- 5 year olds
  • Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
  • Enhanced children's understanding of cultural diversity through multicultural lessons and activities.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching strategies and resources, improving overall teaching quality.

Early Childhood Educator

Child Educare Center
01.2009 - 07.2016
  • Age group: 2-3 year olds
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.

Early Childhood Educator

Kidz Inc
09.1998 - 12.2007
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day's schedule.

Education

NCFE Cache Level 3 - Diploma For Working in The Early Years (Educator)

QUEST Direct Professional Services
Dubai, UAE
12-2018

No Degree - Professional Development

Direct Quest Professional Services
Duabi, UAE

No Degree -

TES - Times Educational Supplement
Cranleigh British International School Abu Dhabi

No Degree - Makaton Sign Language

Direct Quest Professional Services
Dubai, UAE
10-2018

High School Diploma -

Randburg Hoërskool
Randburg, South Africa
12-1996

Skills

  • Play-based learning
  • Problem-solving
  • Relationship building
  • Classroom management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Safety awareness
  • Storytelling techniques
  • Special education
  • Empathy and patience
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Language development and Mathematical concepts
  • Lesson differentiation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary

Timeline

Private Teacher

Azza Alshamsi
08.2020 - 02.2025

Early Childhood Educator

Little Haven Nursery
09.2017 - 07.2020

Early Childhood Educator

Redwood Montessori Nursery - Saadiyat
08.2016 - 07.2017

Early Childhood Educator

Child Educare Center
01.2009 - 07.2016

Early Childhood Educator

Kidz Inc
09.1998 - 12.2007

NCFE Cache Level 3 - Diploma For Working in The Early Years (Educator)

QUEST Direct Professional Services

No Degree - Professional Development

Direct Quest Professional Services

No Degree -

TES - Times Educational Supplement

No Degree - Makaton Sign Language

Direct Quest Professional Services

High School Diploma -

Randburg Hoërskool
Corlia Le Roux