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Bianca Bouffé
Academic Advisory. Recruitment. Admisitration Managment. Assessor
Knysna,WC
Work Preference
Summary
Head of the Department at Forest Edge Schools Knysna, shaping learning materials, aligning 20+ assessments per term, and reporting quality metrics for foundation-phase delivery while planning 6+ units per term. Brings Curriculum Coordinator capabilities through curriculum planning, academic tracking, and adjustment of strategies using learner data. Supports 6+ teachers with curriculum implementation, guided-reading rollout, and parent communication to keep instruction aligned and responsive.
Overview
3
3
Languages
5
5
Certifications
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of the Department
Forest Edge Schools Knysna
Knysna, Western Cape
10.2025 - Current
- Coordinated curriculum planning across subjects, ensuring teaching materials aligned with academic standards.
- Assist teachers in planning lesson pacing and executing classroom delivery strategies customized for learner needs.
- Facilitate department meetings to review performance trends, instructional priorities, and follow-up actions.
- Monitor teaching quality through classroom observations and feedback discussions with staff.
- Coordinate staff input to identify skill gaps and shape practical training priorities for the department.
- Organize training sessions that strengthen instructional practice and reinforce shared department standards.
- Build competency frameworks that clarify expectations for teaching quality and learner outcomes.
- Review curriculum coverage regularly to identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for stronger sequencing.
- Collaborate with subject specialists to strengthen course content and improve instructional consistency.
- Organize and document department processes and standards to facilitate smoother planning and day-to-day coordination.
- Leveraged input from staff and learners to adjust teaching approaches, strengthening continuous improvement.
- Present department updates to school leadership and maintain clear communication on academic matters.
- Led departmental planning to align curriculum delivery with school objectives and academic standards.
- Mentored educators, strengthening classroom practice, assessment consistency, and instructional quality.
- Coordinated subject timetables, resources, and workload allocation for smooth daily operations.
- Monitored learner performance data to identify gaps and guide targeted interventions.
- Reviewed assessment practices to ensure accuracy, moderation, and policy compliance.
- Facilitated departmental meetings to track progress, resolve challenges, and maintain accountability.
- Coordinated with school leadership regarding curriculum improvements, staffing needs, and strategic priorities.
Head of the Department
Greenwood Bay College
Plettenburg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Coordinate 90 parent communications weekly across CSM platforms to share updates, address questions, and maintain clear family engagement.
- Support 25 students weekly through guided reading, classroom instruction, and individualized learning support in the Cambridge curriculum.
- Teach Grade 2 classes within the Cambridge curriculum, aligning daily instruction to learning outcomes and classroom readiness.
- Assess student progress using MAP and online data analysis tools, then adjust instruction based on performance trends and learning gaps.
- Use MS Teams, STASY, and reporting systems to support staff training, attendance tracking, and day-to-day communication.
- Oversee the rollout of the guided reading program in the foundation phase, coordinating implementation and classroom adoption.
- Train staff, resolve parent concerns, and meet head office deadlines while keeping program communication organized.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and maximize overall organizational performance.
- Monitored learner performance data to identify gaps and guide targeted interventions.
Personal Assistant.Accounting.Document Processing
Fevertree Studio
Remote, South Africa
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Coordinate 3 payroll items monthly with accountants to keep processing on schedule.
- Manage 5-10 documents weekly while keeping operating records current and organized.
- Update operating documentation to reflect process changes and maintain clear internal reference materials.
- Liaise with accountants on document preparation, payroll processing, and follow-up questions.
- Support part-time design firm administration with organized file handling and responsive day-to-day assistance.
- Managed confidential correspondence, documents, and records with strong attention to accuracy and discretion.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
School Principal. HR Consultant. Business Manager
Queen Bee Nursery and Pre-primary school
Knysna, Western Cape
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Handled 20-25 parent queries daily and complaints, maintaining responsive communication with families.
- Managed 17 staff schedules weekly, covering holidays, sick leave, and temporary placements across the school.
- Registered the school with the Department of Social Development and managed compliance documentation.
- Created and implemented staff contracts, supported hiring and dismissal processes, and maintained clear personnel records.
- Managed day-to-day school finances within budget while supporting growth, marketing, and staff development.
- Directed nursery and pre-primary operations, aligning daily activities with child development and learning standards.
- Supervised teaching staff, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and student engagement.
- Implemented safeguarding procedures to maintain safe, nurturing environment for young learners.
- Coordinated parent communication, addressing concerns and strengthening school-home partnerships.
- Reviewed curriculum delivery, ensuring age-appropriate instruction and consistent academic progress.
- Managed facility improvements projects providing updated classrooms spaces conducive to 21st-century teaching methods.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness with comprehensive professional development programs and ongoing support.
- Boosted staff morale by fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture, resulting in increased job satisfaction and retention rates.
- Optimized resource allocation by analyzing budgetary needs, securing grants, and prioritizing expenditures for maximum impact on student achievement.
- Oversaw faculty hiring process ensuring highly qualified educators committed to student success were recruited and retained at the school level.
- Led school accreditation process ensuring compliance with national standards ultimately achieving full accreditation status.
- Revamped safety protocols to create a secure learning environment where students feel protected both physically and emotionally.
Educator.Content Creator
Reddam House Bedfordview
08.2015 - 12.2020
- Reviewed 25 learner progress records weekly to tailor support and address individual learning needs.
- Headed Grade 3 Maths curriculum for all classes, supporting 100 learners across multiple classes.
- Created learning materials, assessments, and reporting content aligned to curriculum expectations and classroom needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents to share learner progress, discuss concerns, and support follow-up action.
- Contributed to foundation phase preparation for Umalusi accreditation and implemented head office training strategies in the classroom.
Education
Instructional Design Certificate - Instructional design
University of Cape Town
Cape Town1 2022
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Education
University of South Africa
Remote1 2014
Bachelor of Arts - Health and Social Science (with applied psychology)
University of South Africa
Remote1 2013
Skills
Curriculum development and training materials
Creating engaging lesson plans
Assessing learning needs and outcomes
Understanding of adult learning principles
Identifying skill gaps and training needs
Curriculum mapping
Assessment design
Learning objectives alignment
Instructional content development
Rubric development
Instructional models (ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy)
Effective presentation and facilitation skills
Public speaking and communication
Training methodologies (workshops, e-learning)
Learning management systems (LMS) (Moodle, Blackboard)
Storyboarding
Course authoring
Subject matter expert collaboration
Competency framework development
Learning analytics
Learning experience design
Interests
Social Skills and Competencies
I am able to convey information clearly and effectively. This includes active listening, speaking with clarity and confidence, and using appropriate nonverbal cues. Effective communication fosters positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, and enhances understanding and collaboration. I am able to recognize unique backgrounds, needs, and challenges and interact with empathy and compassion. As a teacher positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents is crucial for effective teaching. Teachers often work in teams or collaborate with other professionals within the school community. I believe that I am able to work effectively with colleagues, sharing ideas, resources, and expertise, and actively contributing to a positive and cooperative work environment. I am able to address and resolve conflicts that may arise among students or colleagues by employing active listening, diplomacy, and problem-solving strategies. I am flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs of students and the evolving educational landscape by adjusting my teaching strategies based on student feedback and educational research. In my years of working I have displayed professionalism including integrity, ethical conduct, and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Organisational Skills and Competencies
I am able to balance multiple responsibilities. This includes planning and allocating time for lesson preparation, delivering instruction, assessing student work, providing feedback, and engaging in professional development activities. My lesson planning and curriculum organization are in line with curriculum objectives, sequencing content logically, and selecting appropriate instructional materials and resources. I am able to track the progress of multiple learners and identify their needs. I am able to analyse where students are according to MAP, IBT and other data driven assessment programs. Materials and Resource Management both physically stored and using the digital management system of the workplace. I am currently working on Microsoft 365, Stasy and Google suit.
Computer Skills and Competencies
I display proficiency in word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs). I am knowledgeable in presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides) to create engaging and visually appealing presentations. I organize and format data, create formulas and functions, generate charts and graphs, and perform basic data analysis to track student progress and inform instructional decisions. Continuous professional development and staying updated with emerging technologies is my focus. Currently enrolled in learning programs: Power BI, Azure Basics, Storyline and Creating SETA approved content.
TOP 5 GALLUP . Clifton Strengths
- 1. Individualisation "The gift of figuring out how people who are different can work together productively."
- 2. Futuristic "Inspired by the future and what it could be."
- 3. Learner "Great desire to learn and want to continuously improve."
- 4. Restorative "They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it."
- 5. Achiever "The Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive."
Certification
IEB Assessors Training
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6staff members.
- Documented and resolved disciplinary which led to behavior management plans being implemented across the phase.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with a NPO in the development of a school start up called Forest Edge Schools.
- Achieved the registration of Forest Edge Preparatory School with the IEB psi and Umalusi by completing needs analysis and ensuring information was given to the department of education with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 10+ in the development of developing Forest Edge Schools Knysna.
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- SACE
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Software
ATS: From clients to staff
CRM & Data Management Systems: Google Sheets, KPI dashboards, Microsoft Excel
Communication & Collaboration: Teams, Zoom, Google, SharePoint
Content & Digital Tools: Canva, Claude, ChatGPT, Google Workspace
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Elementary (A2)
Portuguese
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Head of the Department
Forest Edge Schools Knysna
10.2025 - Current
Head of the Department
Greenwood Bay College
01.2023 - 08.2025
School Principal. HR Consultant. Business Manager
Queen Bee Nursery and Pre-primary school
01.2020 - 01.2021
Personal Assistant.Accounting.Document Processing
Fevertree Studio
01.2017 - 01.2025
Educator.Content Creator
Reddam House Bedfordview
08.2015 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Health and Social Science (with applied psychology)
University of South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Education
University of South Africa
Instructional Design Certificate - Instructional design
University of Cape Town