Date Of Birth: October 29, 1999
City: Silversands, Cape Town
Languages: English & Afrikaans
Hobbies: Netball, reading & journaling.
Tell us more about yourself and why you have decided to pursue a career in Early Childhood Development:
"I possess excellent interpersonal skills, showcased through my experience in serving children as an educating assistant, care provider, and day-mother. My passion for teaching began in primary school, where I chose it as my career path for the first time during career choice discussions. Since then, my aspiration to become a teacher has remained unwavering."
What is - from your point of view - the typical role and responsibilities of a childcare provider in an early childhood development field?
”Teaching children is one aspect, but truly loving them, tending to their needs, ensuring their safety, and nurturing their intellectual growth establishes a profound connection. My journey with children began after completing my matric year in 2019. I initiated my own babysitting service, which deepened my passion and affection for children. Additionally, I gained valuable experience at an ECD center for a year, where I acquired foundational knowledge in Early Childhood Development. My responsibilities included facilitating potty training and fostering the development of both fine and gross motor skills. Moreover, I crafted lesson plans tailored to toddlers aged 5-10 years old.”
What makes you excited to work with children?
”Working with kids is second nature to me and I enjoy teaching and learning from them. I am certified for and have au pair experience and homeschooling skills. Looking after children's day-to-day physical needs, such as feeding, nappy changing, potty training and administering first aid. Providing a range of fun and stimulating activities from reading books to messy play. is always the most exciting component of child care to me.”
What is your main field of study?
“CareChamp College Early Childhood Development Practitioner (NQF4) - Graduation: 2024.”