Octavia De Sa
Ajman,UAE
Summary
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Charismatic and dependable Teacher with 3 years of experience delivering educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with the necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Adept in application of excellent communication and problem solving skills. Caring Teacher demonstrating skill in strategic classroom management and effective discipline. Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Hard-working, searching for HR assistant position to enhance interpersonal skills. Motivated to help employees with career path and choices. Dedicated team player and ready to immerse in challenging tasks. Versatile professional with high credentials in human resources and business. Demonstrates calmness during stressful situation to assist employees. Devoted to increase company performance and hire and maintain stellar employees.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
KG2
SABIS
Umm Al Quwain City, Imarat Umm al Qaywayn
2023.08 - Current
- Handled high volume calls to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Grade 2 Teacher
Broadacres Academy
Broadacres, South Africa
2023.01 - 2024.07
- Supervised and mentored teaching assistants to build confidence and cultivate effective classroom environments.
- Organised and took part in school events, outings and activities happening during weekends and evenings.
- Encouraged students to work together to achieve goals.
- Evaluated own teaching critically to identify weak areas and make improvements.
- Planned and presented lessons catering to varying needs and abilities.
- Prepared and presented informative reports to parents.
- Integrated creative learning strategies, such as games and team-building exercises, resulting in increased classroom engagement.
- Supervised sports, excursions and other extra-curricular activities.
- Marked student work with clear improvement feedback.
Grade 3 Teacher
Bryanston Primary
Bryanston, South Africa
2022.01 - 2022.12
- Assisted students of diverse backgrounds with navigating educational environments and learning subject material.
- Coordinated educational school trips to broaden student learning.
- Highlighted student achievements, building confidence and encouraging continued growth.
- Planned long-term learning schemes to meet exam targets.
- Created daily lesson plans targeted to current curriculum standards.
- Implemented engaging teaching programmes across multiple core subject areas.
- Marked student work with clear improvement feedback.
- Helped children to reach full potential across multiple primary subjects using blend of modern and traditional teaching techniques.
- Used behaviour management techniques to maintain positive learning environments.
- Cultivated welcoming, positive classroom environment, encouraging children to express opinions, thoughts and feelings.
HR assistant
Commonground
Bryanston, South Africa
2018.01 - 2022.12
- Assisted in creating employment contracts, variation agreements and other written documents.
- Maintained and updated employee files and records.
- Supported HR Managers in developing performance management procedures, increasing operational productivity.
- Worked with department managers to implement best practice strategies for employees.
- Conducted employment and compliance checks.
Compliance administrator
Hearts of Hope
Sandton, South Africa
2016.06 - 2022.12
- Developed clear communication channels with all departments to allow necessary support and information.
- Reported identified problems and issues before impact on organisation
- Received and conveyed procedures, regulations and complex compliance information clearly.
- Carried out reviews on files missing key documentation.
- Answered and resolved queries and issues from all levels of business.
- Raised and assigned work orders for relevant resources.
- Supported design, development and implementation of different compliance processes.
Teacher assistant
Midstream Ridge
Midstream, Centurion , South Africa
2021.01 - 2021.12
- Collaborated with form tutors and teachers to assess student needs and provide required support.
- Offered individual tutoring, homework help and exam support.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Supported students with academic and personal development, implementing long-term plans to raise attainment levels.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Worked closely with SEN and EAL students, differentiating session delivery according to individual needs.
- Developed teaching methods for increased student engagement, improving year-on-year exam success.
Nursery teacher
Wendywood Development Centre
Sandton, South Africa
2016.06 - 2017.12
- Maintained rigorous safeguarding procedures for continued child safety and wellbeing.
- Developed pupil literacy through positive encouragement in gross motor and fine motor exercises for continued progress.
- Used games and play to teach early mathematics ideas, such learning to count.
- Provided creative, fun arts and design projects to develop self-expression.
- Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Helped children learn numeracy skills using counting games.
- Utilised tested behaviour management techniques to operate a positive, productive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
University Of Pretoria
Pretoria 01/2018 - 12/2021
High School Diploma -
St Peter's College
Sunninghill, South Africa 01/2011 - 12/2015
Skills
- Activity planning
- Progress monitoring
- Reading readiness
- Parent communication
- Gross and fine motor skills
- Leadership
- Google Workspace
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Marketing
- Social media marketing
- Team building
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
KG2
SABIS
2023.08 - Current
Grade 2 Teacher
Broadacres Academy
2023.01 - 2024.07
Grade 3 Teacher
Bryanston Primary
2022.01 - 2022.12
Teacher assistant
Midstream Ridge
2021.01 - 2021.12
HR assistant
Commonground
2018.01 - 2022.12
Compliance administrator
Hearts of Hope
2016.06 - 2022.12
Nursery teacher
Wendywood Development Centre
2016.06 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Education - Education
University Of Pretoria
01/2018 - 12/2021
High School Diploma -
St Peter's College
01/2011 - 12/2015