Cayla Delport
@cayladelport
Passionate educator specializing in inclusive learning, behavioural support, and instructional design.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated educator with a Bachelor in Applied Social Science and ongoing Postgraduate Certificate in Education, experienced in classroom management, individualized intervention through IEPs, and applied behavioural strategies.
I have taught Grade 3, worked as a special needs educator, homeschooling tutor, and psychosocial support worker, designing inclusive activities, using digital and AI tools, and collaborating with therapists and caregivers to track progress.
I thrive at the intersection of person-centred care, instructional design, and interdisciplinary collaboration and am seeking opportunities to build supportive, structured environments that foster learner independence and emotional regulation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Grade 3 Teacher
Amedeo College
Jan 2025 - Present (8 months)
Deliver classroom instruction for Grade 3, designing inclusive activities and integrating digital tools to improve engagement and learner performance; conducted assessments and behavioural observations to track progress and adjust strategies.
Special Needs Educator
Primo Invictus
May 2024 - Dec 2024 (7 months)
Supported learners with behavioural and cognitive challenges via Individualised Education Plans, implemented structured behavioural interventions and sensory strategies, and collaborated with therapists and parents to track progress.
Homeschooling Tutor
El Roi Academy
Feb 2024 - May 2024 (3 months)
Provided individualized instruction for Grades 7–12 across Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Life Orientation, English and Afrikaans, applying learning psychology to personalise support and monitoring academic and behavioural progress.
Psychosocial Support Worker
Randburg Clinic School
Jan 2023 - Jan 2023 (0 months)
Supported individuals with ASD through ABA-informed interventions and social skills development during a 100-hour practical placement; assisted with individual and group sessions and behavioural observation.
Au Pair / Childcare Assistant
Private Family
May 2021 - Nov 2021 (6 months)
Cared for two children (ages 7 and 10), managed routines and academic support, facilitated homework and adapted methods to individual learning styles while maintaining regular parent communication.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CICornerstone Institute
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Education
2024 -
Postgraduate Certificate in Education specialising in Languages, Mathematics and Life Orientation; currently enrolled and focused on classroom management and inclusive instruction.
SPSouth African College of Applied Psychology
Bachelor in Applied Social Science, Applied Social Science
2021 - 2023
Activities and societies: Class representative (2021, 2022)
Bachelor in Applied Social Science with majors in psychology and counselling, emphasizing applied psychological and behavioural theory for education and support roles.
Hoërskool Florida
High School Matric, Secondary Education
2016 - 2020
Activities and societies: Top 20 academic learner (2016, 2017); Junior prefect (2019); Senior prefect (2020)
Secondary education completed with leadership roles including junior prefect (2019) and senior prefect (2020), and consistent top-20 academic placement.
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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