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Abigail Hall

Abigail Hall

Welkom,Free State

Summary

I can handle a tough workload and have an ability to prioritise my workload. While working as an Admin Clerk at Aurora Primary School, I was required to work under pressure while having to multitask and produce quality work, and I did so successfully. I am a team player and I typically get along with my coworkers. I have developed demonstrable administrative skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. I have also been trained to work in store environment, gaining the skills of Sales, Stock Taking, Customer Services and Organising.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Homework Class Teacher

St Andrew's School
Welkom, Free State
01.2025 - Current

I am responsible for making sure the children's homework is completed for that day. I also help to prepare them for any tests and/or exams.

I am also responsible to help them complete any school projects.

Flower Shop Employee

Oh My Goodness Flowers
Welkom, Free State
01.2024 - 04.2024

I managed the shop in the mornings. I was responsible for sorting out new stock and flowers. I helped prepare the flowers i.e.: cutting the stems, striping the leaves and placing them in buckets of water.

I was also responsible for sales of flowers and taking of orders from customers that wanted to make something special.

I also helped with the making of flower arrangements.

I also helped display new stock such as baskets, chocolates and potted plants.

When necessary, I also cleaned the buckets and store.

HR Assistant

The Borgen Project
Welkom, Free State
08.2023 - 01.2024

This was a US based company that I worked online for at home.

I was responsible for contacting any US Universities through email and advertise the company's different internships that the students might be interested in.

I was also responsible for creating spreadsheets on Google Sheets with the different universities that the company was interested in or had interns with.

Admin Clerk

Aurora Primary School
Welkom, Free State
01.2020 - 03.2021

I worked alongside the deputy headmistress and remedial teacher Mrs Sue Pistorius. While working with her, my duties included updating student profiles, processing the school fees, and assisting with school admissions. I eventually worked my way to managing to school’s photocopying room and was responsible for making copies of all the teaching notes and administrative documents. I was also in charge of recording the children’s marks on the school’s computers for their reports.

Remedial Intern

Aurora Primary School
Welkom, Free State
07.2018 - 12.2019

I worked alongside the Remedial teacher in helping Grade 1 – 3 students that were struggling academically, specifically in Mathematics and English. I also helped children that were struggling with reading in Grade 1- 3.

Grade 3 Intern

Aurora Primary School
Welkom, Free State
01.2018 - 06.2018

For the first 6 months at Aurora Primary School, I worked as a Grade 3 Intern. My responsibilities were to help manage the class and assist the teacher with her reading groups.


I left this position in June of 2018 when the Remedial intern position became available.

Private Homework Tutor

Self Employed
Welkom, Free State
01.2015 - 12.2017

As a private tutor, I worked from home and offered homework classes for students. I would assist them in completing homework tasks and learning for assessments. I also offered private lessons in History, Mathematics and English for those who needed. I worked with students aged 7 to 13.

At the end of 2017, I was offered and accepted the Grade 3 Internship post at Aurora Primary School.

Grade R Assistant

St. Andrew’s School Welkom
Welkom, Free State
01.2014 - 12.2014

I was the personal assistant for the Grade R Teacher at St. Andrew’s School Welkom. At that time, Mrs. Cathy Scruse was the grade R teacher and served as my mentor. My responsibilities included assisting the teacher during the lessons, helping the learners complete their activities, as well as supervising the children during break time.

In 2015 I pursued the opportunity to work as a private tutor.

Education

Matric Certificate - Matric

St. Dominic’s College, Welkom
Welkom
01.2008 - 12.2013

Skills

  • Strong and dedicated worker
  • Exceptional administrative skills and abilities
  • Strong knowledge of the English language
  • Knowledge of the government school system of South Africa
  • Proficient computer skills can work on Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to manage and prioritize workloads and a focus on always being punctual
  • Exceptional organizational skills with a strong ability to work under pressure and apply critical thinking to solve problems
  • Good communication skills with a fine-tuned ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents, and with other staff members
  • Great interpersonal skills with the ability to build sustainable professional relationships within a work structure
  • Proficient knowledge of History
  • Sales, Stock Taking
  • Customer Service

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Gaming
  • Cooking
  • Baking

Languages

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Timeline

Homework Class Teacher

St Andrew's School
01.2025 - Current

Flower Shop Employee

Oh My Goodness Flowers
01.2024 - 04.2024

HR Assistant

The Borgen Project
08.2023 - 01.2024

Admin Clerk

Aurora Primary School
01.2020 - 03.2021

Remedial Intern

Aurora Primary School
07.2018 - 12.2019

Grade 3 Intern

Aurora Primary School
01.2018 - 06.2018

Private Homework Tutor

Self Employed
01.2015 - 12.2017

Grade R Assistant

St. Andrew’s School Welkom
01.2014 - 12.2014

Matric Certificate - Matric

St. Dominic’s College, Welkom
01.2008 - 12.2013
Abigail Hall