Chantal Engelbrecht
Admin / Pre-school Teacher
Pretoria
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 10 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Reitsema Transport
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Special Needs Tutor
Reitsema Transport
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Daycare Teacher
Little Blessings Daycare
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
Daycare Teacher
Pikenolsie Kleuterskool
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
Daycare Teacher
Kriewelkousie Preschool
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
Montessori Teacher
Casa Dei Bambino Montessori
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Assessed students in accordance with school guidelines, examined assessment data and refined learning plans to differentiate instruction for each student.
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Supported and guided staff in classroom to achieve desired goals set forth for children.
- Observed children and interpreted classroom needs.
- Coordinated with other teachers to develop lesson plans focused on intellectual, emotional and social development.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Established inspiring classroom setting with systems and procedures that managed student behavior, movement and learning.
- Worked cooperatively with staff to provide training, support, guidance and constructive feedback.
- Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
Teacher's Assistant
Oase Kidz Kleuterskool
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
Education
No Degree - Grade 10
Cullinan High School
Cullinan, South Africa 04.2001 -
Diploma - Child Day Care
College SA
Correspondence Distance Learning 01.2017 - 12.2019
Skills
Office administration
Invoice Processing
Recordkeeping
Interactive lesson plans
At-home daycare specialist
Montessori Method
Lesson Planning
Great observation abilities
Alternative Education Programs
Certification
Introduction to Fiber Optic Cabling
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Oase Kidz Kleuterskool
03.2024 - 08.2024
Montessori Teacher
Casa Dei Bambino Montessori
05.2023 - 07.2023
Daycare Teacher
Kriewelkousie Preschool
05.2021 - 03.2023
Become Outstanding Receptionist
04-2021
Introduction to Fiber Optic Cabling
03-2021
The complete AutoCAD 2018-21 course
02-2021
Daycare Teacher
Pikenolsie Kleuterskool
01.2017 - 01.2021
Diploma - Child Day Care
College SA
01.2017 - 12.2019
Daycare Teacher
Little Blessings Daycare
01.2013 - 12.2016
Special Needs Tutor
Reitsema Transport
01.2011 - 12.2011
Administrative Assistant
Reitsema Transport
01.2008 - 12.2008
No Degree - Grade 10
Cullinan High School
04.2001 -
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