CURRICULUM VITAE
CARIEN SMIT
(- -Personal Details
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South African- February 1987
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Single
English & Afrikaans (First Languages)
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P.O Box 6741
Welgemoed
Bellville
South Africa
7538
Personal attributes
I obtained a four-year degree in Educational Psychology as well as a Master
Degree in Educational Support at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.
I studied abroad in the Czech Republic for 5 months and I was on a Masters
Exchange program. I love to travel and discover new things and I am always
ready for an adventure.
During my teaching career, I have had much experience in problem solving
and the ability to summarize a situation and find an appropriate solution.
I am currently studying towards a Doctorate of Education, focusing on Inclusive
Education.
Future Goals
I would like to specifically focus on the development of support structures in
school settings and teacher education.
I would like to grow in the capacity of whole school development and
identifying key areas that need development.
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(- -Education
2014 - April
University of Stellenbosch
Master Degree of Education in Educational Support
Subjects passed
Research Methodology
Inclusive Education
Support in School and Community
Educational Assessment
Development and Support in Assessment
Research Thesis
2012/2013
Masaryk University,
Master Degree of Education
Czech Republic
(Exchange Programme)
Subjects passed
Educational Psychology
Special Education
Teaching English to Young Learners
Introduction to Psychology
Intercultural Communication
2009 -December
University of Stellenbosch
Bachelors of Education in Educational Psychology
Subjects passed
First year
Second year
Psychology, Educational Psychology, Social Work, Basic
Xhosa, English
Third year
Afrikaans medium, English medium, Curriculum studies,
Philosophy of education, Diversity and inclusivity
Curriculum studies Life Orientation, Curriculum studies
Xhosa, Educational- and leadership control, English,
Educational Psychology
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(- -Fourth year
Educational Psychology:
Psychometric testing
School Counselling
Teaching practice
Further Education
2017:
Short Course: Training and Development Management
(University of Cape Town)
2012:
SACE Registered
(South African Council of Educators)
2010:
Registered School Counsellor
PRC-
(Health Professional Council of South Africa)
Further workshops attended
Reading various articles for CPD points– 2010-current
Practical Strategies for Specific Learning Difficulties (Professional Minds)- 2017
Reach, Teach and Treat –Teaching the 21s Century Child (Professional Minds)-2016
Prevention of Childhood Sexual Abuse -2016
Fixed Mind Set vs Growth Mind Set -2016
Reading and Writing Difficulties (University of London)–2015
Alternative Assessment -2014
Autism - 2014
Reading Scholarship - 2014
Paediatric Hearing Loss – 2013
Balanced Language and Teach Approaching – Comprehension Skills 2013
Writing and Cutting Programme for Grade R - 2013
IQMS - Integrated Quality Management System Training- 2013
Individual Support Plan - 2013
Reading and Writing Conference - 2013
Grade R Assessments - 2012
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(- -Employment
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR/COUNSELLOR AT OAKLEY HOUSE
SCHOOL (JULY 2017 – CURRENT)
Training and Development:
Researching appropriate material, developing and preparing content for training
courses, workshops, staff developments, presentations etc.
Ensuring content is aligned to SETA unit standards requirements;
Facilitating and presenting training courses, workshops, staff developments,
presentations, etc.;
Monitoring the training process in line with the Quality Management System;
Liaising with the relevant SETA and ensuring compliance with all regulations;
Maintaining the accreditation status of the training facility;
Conducting proactive and reactive training needs analysis;
Providing individual support and/or training to staff in relation to developing skills
and competencies;
Marketing courses and workshops to the general education community;
Developing policies and procedures;
Administrative duties;
On-going development of knowledge and skills.
Counselling:
Providing counselling support to identified learners at the Preparatory and High
Schools;
Liaising with the relevant stakeholders to support learners;
Being a member of the multidisciplinary teams to discuss and plan for the specific
needs of individual learners
LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER AT BRIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL (JULY 2015 – JUNE 2017)
Duties
Learning Support for Students
I supported students in mathematics, reading, comprehension and study skills from
Grade 1-6. I supported them by planning, teaching and monitoring education
programmes, collaboratively with their classroom teachers.
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(- - Individual Education Programs (IEP) and Curriculum Development
As part of my duties and own development, I regularly researched different
curriculums, to understand the outcomes of different grade levels, and how to best
support the learning support students.
According to this research, IEP’s and learning support curriculums were developed,
to accommodate students’ learning strengths and weaknesses. Furthermore,
teachers and parents were included in this process, so that the best support could
be rendered in class and at home.
Assessments
I assessed students, the classroom environment and educational materials/resources
in order to recommend appropriate strategies that enhanced the educational
outcomes of students with learning difficulties.
Furthermore, I provided and documented diagnostic assessments and teaching of
individual students, experiencing learning barriers, and reported on each of those
students' progress as required.
Support for teachers and parents
I participated in and promoted networking of teachers, who experience learning
difficulties in their classroom, in sharing examples of best practice. Once these
learning difficulties were identified in class, I prepared workshops to equip teachers
to support students in their class. With regards to this, meetings were arranged with
parents to support and equip them, to support their children at home.
Collaboration with professionals
For further recommendations I worked collaboratively with other specialists (e.g.
speech therapists, occupational therapists, educational psychologists and
paediatricians) to coordinate services for these students.
Personal development
I support a whole school professional development programme to address both
learning difficulties and teaching practices, thus I maintain specialist teaching
expertise and knowledge of effective teaching for students with learning difficulties.
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(- -LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER AT THE METRO NORTH EDUCATION DISTRICT
(JUNE 2013 – JUNE 2015; JULY 2012 – SEPTEMBER 2012)
Duties
Learning Support for Students
I supported students from Gr R – 7. This included support with early childhood
development (including all pre-learning skills), reading, mathematics and support
with language development (English).
Collaboration with professionals, teachers and parents
I worked with an Institution-level Support Team to report barriers that are
encountered by learners in the classroom, helping teachers to support learners in the
classroom and setting interventions in place for children that may require help from
either social workers, doctors or parents.
Curriculum development and Individual Educational Programs
I facilitated in adapting the curriculum to the LSEN learner (to differentiate according
to individual needs) in the following ways:
o Identify specific learning needs.
o Focus on early identification of barriers to learning.
o Assess these learners, monitor and report their progress.
o Involving the parents and teachers in supporting them and keeping them up
to date with their child’s strengths and progress.
o Advising on alternative assessment methods.
Counselling
I counselled teachers and students. This involved one-on-one or group counselling.
Group sessions occurred when a problem was identified that many students
struggled with i.e. bullying, divorce or trauma.
As needed meetings were set up between teachers and students, parents and
students or a team meeting of students, teachers and parents. I also worked with
teachers in class to run special programs according to the needs in the classroom i.e.
differences in learning, bullying and self-confidence.
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BRIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL, PRIVATELY EMPLOYED BY KATHI KOTZEN (JANUARY 2010 –
JUNE 2012)
Duties
Learning Support for Individual Student
I facilitated a student from Gr 5 to 7, who was on an IEP. This entailed supporting him
in all learning areas, including English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, History, Geography,
EMS, Design and Technology, Life Orientation and Science.
I adapted the curriculum to the abilities of the student and worked with him in the
classroom environment. This helped him to gain a holistic education, by working on
both his social and academic skills. I worked with a multidisciplinary team to plan his
program and to discuss his progress.
References and Qualifications
Caryl Lane
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Sandra Parker
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Lynn Gould
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