Diaana Kruger
@diaanakruger
Early Childhood Educator passionate about child development, learning support, and inclusive teaching.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a caring, dedicated education professional with a strong background in child development, learning support, and psychology. I enjoy supporting children across early years and senior phases through structured routines and inclusive learning practices.
In my Early Childhood Educator role, I developed age-appropriate lesson plans that fostered cognitive and emotional growth. I implemented engaging activities to strengthen language development and social skills, while maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
I also bring experience teaching English online through TEFL Online Teacher work, where I created customized lesson plans for individual learning needs. I assessed student progress and provided feedback to help learners improve their language skills.
Overall, I’m motivated by helping children thrive—academically and personally. I’m currently advancing my qualifications toward a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE – Senior Phase) to build a long-term teaching career.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Early Childhood Educator
Chances
Jul 2025 - Dec 2025 (5 months)
Developed age-appropriate lesson plans and implemented engaging activities to support language development and social skills for preschoolers. Maintained a safe, nurturing environment and mentored junior educators on teaching strategies and classroom management.
Receptionist
Suzuki Bassonia
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 months)
Managed front desk operations including answering calls, scheduling appointments, greeting clients, and maintaining organized filing systems. Provided professional customer service and supported administrative tasks in an automotive environment.
Online TEFL Teacher
TEFL Online Teacher
Apr 2023 - Dec 2023 (8 months)
Delivered engaging online English lessons to non-native speakers, creating customized lesson plans aligned to individual learning needs. Assessed student progress and provided feedback to support improvement in language skills.
Au Pair
Akademia Au Pair
Jan 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Provided daily childcare including transportation to school and extracurricular activities, preparing nutritious meals, and supporting homework and test preparation. Supported learning during remote schooling by helping with homework and assisting with COVID-19 lockdown learning routines and creative activities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Akademia
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Education
2018 -
Studying toward a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) for the Senior Phase, expected completion in 12/2026.
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Social Services
2023 - 2023
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Services at the University of South Africa from 04/2023 to 12/2023.
Dinmaika High School
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
2021 - 2022
Completed a High School Diploma at Dinmaika High School from 01/2021 to 09/2022.
TEFL Online
TEFL Certificate, English Language Teaching
Completed a TEFL Certificate to teach English to non-native speakers using structured lesson plans and assessments.
Availability
Location
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