Amanda Stephenie Sanasi
Self-Employed
Sandton
30
years of professional experience
Dedicated, reliable and compassionate professional with experience in special-needs education, aftercare, substitute teaching, sensory learning, early childhood academic support, catering, customer service, delivery services and retail sales. Experienced in supporting learners of different ages and abilities within a special-needs school environment. Known for being hardworking, patient, efficient and committed to providing quality service and support to both learners and clients.
Work History
Aftercare & Substitute Teacher
1 Year 9 Months- Provide aftercare support and substitute teaching across classes comprising learners of different ages and abilities.
- Support learners within a special-needs educational environment, adapting activities according to individual needs and abilities.
- Facilitate sensory-based lessons and practical learning activities to encourage participation, engagement and development.
- Provide support with preschool-level academic activities, including age-appropriate early learning tasks.
- Assist with classroom routines, learner supervision and maintaining a safe, supportive and positive learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with staff while providing patient, caring and consistent support to learners.
- Special-Needs School
Courier Driver & Caterer
24 Years 9 Months- Run a small delivery service and catering business.
- Work as an owner-driver contractor delivering newspapers to subscribers at their homes on a daily basis.
- Deliver Sunday Tribune, Sunday Times, Daily News, Mercury and Post newspapers according to customer requirements.
- Maintain a strong focus on reliable delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Provide catering services for meetings, conferences and workshops.
- Manage food preparation and service while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction.
Retail Sales Consultant
5 Years 2 Months- Provided sales assistance for leading cosmetic brands.
- Worked towards achieving monthly sales targets.
- Maintained product merchandising and presentation standards.
- Assisted customers and provided product-focused customer service.
- Operated and maintained point-of-sale processes.
Education
Grade 12
Skills
Special-needs learner support and classroom assistance
Aftercare and substitute teaching
Sensory-based learning activities
Preschool and early academic learning support
Caregiving and learner wellbeing
Catering and food preparation
Customer service and client relations
Delivery driving and route management
Retail sales and merchandising
Time management
reliability and independent work
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Hospitality and Catering: Practical experience providing catering for meetings, conferences and workshops, including food preparation, service and client-focused delivery.
- Caregiving & Learner Support: Experience supporting learners with varying ages, abilities and educational needs within a special-needs school environment.
Timeline
Aftercare & Substitute Teacher
Wandsworth School
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Courier Driver & Caterer
Self-Employed
01.2002 - CurrentRead More
Retail Sales Consultant
The Hub
09.1996 - 11.2001Read More
Westcliff Secondary
Grade 12
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