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Ilona Chinniah

@ilonachinniah

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I guide learners through academics, future planning, and supportive school communities.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to continue supporting learners academically and holistically through mentoring, inclusive education, future planning, and strong partnerships with families, schools, and communities.

I'm an educator and Head Facilitator at Brave Generation Academy, supporting online learners with academic planning, subject choices, goal setting, future studies, and mentorship.

I coordinate learner administration, parent communication, admissions, exam centres, budgets, internships, community partnerships, and termly activities while building trusting relationships with learners and families.

I've taught Grades 3–7 across Mathematics, Science, English, Afrikaans, History, Geography, Life Skills, Creative Arts, and special needs education. I also coach chess, soccer, debating, and table tennis, and hold a Bachelor of Education focused on Mathematics, Science, Special Needs, and Psychology.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Educator

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Brave Generation Academy

Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Head Facilitator for Department (Learning coach) facilitating online learners, mentoring and guiding them, and fostering a supportive learning atmosphere. Organizes activities, tracks academic records, coordinates with exam centers, and manages operations.

Facilitation Mentorship Online Learning Academic Planning Communication Skills Organization Budget Management Community Engagement

Grade 4 Class Educator & Special Needs Educator

St James Private Primary School

Apr 2023 - Nov 2023 (7 months)

Grade 4 class educator and special needs educator teaching Mathematics, Life Skills, Natural Science, English, History & Geography. Also served as Head of Chess and hosted chess tournaments.

Teaching Special Needs Education Mathematics Life Skills Natural Science English History Geography Chess

Grade 3 Class Educator

Parkside Primary School

Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)

Grade 3 class educator teaching Afrikaans, Life Skills, Mathematics, and English. Also served as debating coach.

Teaching Afrikaans Life Skills Mathematics English Debating

Grade 3 Form Class Educator

SABIS International School

Aug 2022 - Nov 2022 (3 months)

Grade 3 form class educator teaching Natural Science, Mathematics, History, Geography, Life Skills, and English. Also served as Soccer and PE teacher and received Administration and Classroom Technology training.

Teaching Natural Science Mathematics History Geography Life Skills English Soccer Physical Education Administration Classroom Technology

Grade 4 Class Educator

New Germany Primary School

Apr 2022 - Jul 2022 (3 months)

Grade 4 class educator teaching Math and English. Also served as Table Tennis coach and Grade 4 Market Day Planner.

Teaching Mathematics English Table Tennis Event Planning

Grade 5 Form Class Educator & Math Teacher

Willowpark Primary School

Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 (2 months)

Grade 5 form class educator and math teacher, also teaching Grade 3 Afrikaans, Grade 4 Natural Science & Creative Arts, and Grade 6 Natural Science. Served as Soccer Coach and Market Day Coordinator.

Teaching Mathematics Afrikaans Natural Science Creative Arts Soccer Event Coordination