Elzana Slater

Covers child protection legislation, identifying signs of abuse or neglect, reporting procedures,
and promoting safe environments in educational settings

Principles of child-centered learning, classroom structure, and teacher role in a Montessori
environment

Emphasis on hands-on activities to build fine motor skills, independence, and real-world
awareness in young learners

Focused on effective instructional techniques, learner engagement, and inclusive teaching
practices

Covered curriculum planning, multi-grade teaching, and learning support for home-based
education

Led a Grade 2 homeroom of 18+ students using the Macmillan curriculum, incorporating inquirybased, hands-on learning approaches
Designed and implemented weekly lesson plans, assessments, and schedules across the entire
grade level, streamlining academic consistency
Increased reading fluency and writing skills in over 80% of students through differentiated
instruction and individualized support
Adapted curriculum for English language learners and students with special needs, resulting in
improved classroom participation and academic progress
Strengthened parent-school collaboration by maintaining 95% engagement rate through
ClassDojo and in-person meetings
Delivered targeted after-school tutoring, boosting student performance in English and Math by
an average of 20%
Conducted termly evaluations and progress reports, contributing to data-informed instruction
and early intervention

Taught English language learners of all ages in live one-on-one virtual lessons
Delivered free talk sessions and structured Kids Course material
Developed rapport with repeat students and adjusted lessons to suit individual needs

Delivered full-time instruction across multiple subjects including English (First
Language), Afrikaans (Second Language), Mathematics, Life Skills, Natural
Sciences, and History
Created personalized lesson plans and learning materials to meet the developmental needs of
both early and upper primary learners
Supported bilingual literacy development through structured reading and writing activities in both
English and Afrikaans, resulting in improved comprehension and fluency
Designed cross-grade curriculum strategies to manage simultaneous instruction for multiple age
groups
Assessed academic progress using informal assessments, portfolios, and parent-teacher checkins, ensuring continuous academic growth
Integrated play-based and Montessori-inspired methods to foster engagement, independence,
and practical life skills