Martie-Louise Visser
Educator
Riyadh,Saudi Arabie
Summary
Experienced educator with over 25 years in teaching, specialising in Foundation Phase for 14 years and leading Intermediate Phase for 6 years. Expertise in early literacy, phonics, and play-based learning. Committed to fostering engaging learning environments that inspire student enthusiasm and progress. Utilises personalised teaching strategies to transform struggling students into confident achievers.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Private educator
UHNW family
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2025.02 - 2027.02
- Delivered age-appropriate English development, enrichment, and homework support activities.
- Delivered sole-charge educational care, enhancing daily learning and enrichment routines.
- Adapted learning expectations for EAL needs while maintaining high standards.
- Managed full pastoral responsibility and safeguarding, ensuring seamless household collaboration.
- Exhibited cultural sensitivity and maintained confidentiality in Saudi private education.
- Coordinated international travel logistics, schedules, and continuity of learning planning.
Grade 5 & 6 EDUCATOR
Aston Manor Primary School
Kempton Park, South Africa
2018.01 - 2024.12
- Instructed over 40 learners per class across natural sciences, history, geography, life skills, and Afrikaans, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Delivered learning strategies to strengthen student comprehension and academic success in natural sciences, history, geography, life skills, and Afrikaans.
- Presented subjects in engaging ways to build student curiosity and sustained interest.
- Organised engaging activities that promoted healthy competition and increased student motivation.
- Created inclusive classroom that promoted diversity and mutual respect daily.
- Oversaw moderation processes to ensure consistent grading standards among 8 educators while leading data tracking as grade head for 4 years.
- Supported consistency across grades by reviewing outcomes with weekly moderation sessions.
Grade 1 Educator - Foundation Phase Specialist
Aston Manor Primary School
Kempton Park, South Africa
2008.01 - 2017.12
- 14 years dedicated foundation specialist: phonics, early numeracy, fine motor and social and emotional readiness.
- GDE (Gauteng Department of Education) selected trainer for district - trained 40+ educators on inclusive practice, LEP intervention and the introduction of the CAPS curriculum to schools.
- Designed LEP (Learner Enrichment Programme) to identify learning difficulties early and support tailored interventions.
- Implemented workshops to enhance parent collaboration on curriculum topics, improving student engagement and support.
- Worked closely with special needs children, providing tailored lessons that accommodated their unique learning requirements.
- Influenced positive behaviour amongst students by setting clear expectations and consistent boundaries.
- Facilitated regular parent-teacher meetings, enhancing communication regarding student progress and issues faced in class.
- Fostered creative environment through innovative teaching methodologies, encouraging student exploration and active learning.
- Grade Head for 6 years working closely with HOD, Educators and other partners in management.
Education
B.ED - Educational Psychology
Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit
South Africa 1999.01 - 2000.12
BA Degree - Education
Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit
South Africa 1995.01 - 1998.12
TEFL - 120 hour certification
Universal
Online 2022.12 - 2022.12
Skills
- Early years and primary pedagogy
- Inclusive education support
- Differentiated curriculum design
- Learning interventions
- Classroom management
- Assessment intervention
- TEFL certified for EAL learners
- Grade leadership and mentoring
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cultural competence
- Organizational efficiency
- Flexibility and accommodation
Languages
English
Native
Afrikaans
Native
Timeline
Private educator
UHNW family
2025.02 - 2027.02
TEFL - 120 hour certification
Universal
2022.12 - 2022.12
Grade 5 & 6 EDUCATOR
Aston Manor Primary School
2018.01 - 2024.12
Grade 1 Educator - Foundation Phase Specialist
Aston Manor Primary School
2008.01 - 2017.12
B.ED - Educational Psychology
Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit
1999.01 - 2000.12
BA Degree - Education
Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit
1995.01 - 1998.12