Ammaarah Choonara
Accounting Undergraduate (BAcc)
Johannesburg
Summary
Ambitious and proactive aspiring Chartered Accountant with hands on experience in tutoring and entrepreneurship. I enhance student performance through tailored lesson plans and effective communication. As the founder of The Modest Garden, I manage operations, budgeting and marketing to drive brand visibility and community engagement. I am passionate about applying my skills, embracing new challenges and contributing to growth and innovation in a dynamic professional environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor
Self- Employed
06.2025 - Current
- Developed personalized lesson plans to enhance students' understanding of complex subjects, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Assessed student progress regularly to identify areas for improvement, enabling targeted instruction and increased knowledge retention.
- Provided constructive feedback and support to students, promoting self-confidence and independent learning skills.
- Maintained records of student performance and adapted teaching strategies accordingly.
Startup Founder
The Modest Garden — Self-owned Business
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Launched and managed a seasonal Ramadan/ Eid gifting brand, promoting modest wear, expanding brand visibility and enhancing community engagement through curated product offerings.
- Managed all financial operations including budgeting, pricing strategies, cost control and sales tracking to ensure profitability.
- Handled all administrative tasks including order management, delivery coordination, record keeping and customer communication.
- Planned, organised and executed pop-up events including logistics, layout, set up and customer engagement.
- Led marketing efforts by creating social media content, styling and directing product photoshoots and managing the brands online presence.
Education
Matric Certificate -
Greenside High School
Greenside, South Africa Bachelor’s Degree (BAcc) - Accounting
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Roodepoort, South Africa Skills
Bookkeeping and record keeping
Microsoft Excel/ Google Sheets
Event coordination
Organisation and strategic planning
Problem solving
Marketing and brand promotion
Communication
Budgeting and financial oversight
Accomplishments
Salaamedia recognition — featured on the channel for creative entrepreneurship and innovative business idea.
Timeline
Private Tutor
Self- Employed
06.2025 - Current
Startup Founder
The Modest Garden — Self-owned Business
02.2025 - 06.2025
Matric Certificate -
Greenside High School
Bachelor’s Degree (BAcc) - Accounting
University of South Africa (UNISA)