Kyra Smit

Background

About Kyra Smit

During my work integrated time frame I have had the privilege of teaching at 7 different schools around South Africa (Western Cape, North-West etc.) in both public and private schools from sector 5 to sector 2 settings. I have experience in working with and instructing a very diverse culture of learners. Experience:*Grade 5 Educator - subject teaching all subjects and specializing in Afrikaans - 4 Years *Assisting and conducting primary school senior choir - 4 Years *Grade head - 2 Years *Assisting students with a wide range of disabilities and learning differences including ADD, Autism & dyslexia * Event organizing * Instruction using technology * CAPS Curriculum grade 4-7 implementation * Commended by teachers for innovative instructional activities and calm, yet authoritative classroom approach * Lego tinkering pilot * Built a collaborative and friendly classroom environment using and enforcing behavior guides, team teaching, and interactive learning *Administer tests and curriculum instruction to students * Educational games and group activities * Took part in Action Research *Team teaching * Modified curriculum for English Language Learners and various Special Education Students in the regular education classroom by translating the concept or explaining the concepts in simpler steps * Smart board skills * Inspired learners to recycle with creativity * Learner safety awareness * Creative instruction by using the learner’s natural environment and context * Leveraged knowledge in special education to support teachers and students within self-contained(resources) and inclusion classrooms * Organizing a “fun day” charity day for the learners in unbearable conditions to raise money for the school.