Writing
Chantelle Van Niekerk
Content Creator
Cape Town
Summary
Dynamic Educational Content Creator with a proven track record at E-Classroom, enhancing audience engagement through expert content strategy and editing. Demonstrated patience in coordinating educational materials and a knack for analytical thinking, leading to significant content shareability increases. Skilled in fostering growth with both hard and soft skills, integrating numerical data. Strong interpersonal skills that help to coordinate projects and meetings. Strongly developing leadership skills and fostering a proactive working environment for myself and others.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Educational Content Creator
E-Classroom
11.2024 - Current
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
- Developed comprehensive content calendar to streamline production, ensuring timely publication and fostering audience growth.
- Spearheaded rebranding initiative, creating content that clearly communicated brand's evolved identity and values.
- Analyzed performance data to refine content strategy, leading to improved engagement metrics across all channels.
- Coordinated with graphic design team to create visually appealing infographics, enhancing shareability of data-driven content.
Curriculum Coordinator
E-Classroom
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials, and lesson plans.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Improved website functionality by redesigning, updating and implementing a new filling system for language subjects from Grades R-12.
- Collaborated with site development team members to establish immediate resolution of identified issues and provide internal support.
- Increased website accessibility by ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Ensured data security compliance by reviewing website components for potential vulnerabilities.
- Identified, isolated, reported and tracked defects in defect tracking system.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Data Capturer
Espando Trade and Invest
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive client information and records.
- Entered client information into databases quickly and with minimal errors.
- Obtained scanned records and uploaded into database.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
- Verified accuracy and validity of data entered in databases
Restaurant Front of House Manager
Mertia
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Helped the owner to start up the new fine dinning restaurant with multiple responsibilities ranging over many fields.
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance workflow efficiency and overall productivity within the consulting team.
- Resolved conflicts among team members diplomatically while maintaining a positive work atmosphere conducive to collaboration.
- Increased employee productivity through effective scheduling, training, and performance evaluations for all front of house staff.
- Provided exceptional customer service by anticipating guests'' needs from arrival through departure.
- Improved table turnover rates with efficient seating procedures and timely clearing of tables after guests'' departures.
Recruiter
LevelUp
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful offers and acceptances.
- Worked with international clients mainly in New York and New Jersey.
- Recruited for both the medical field and financial domain.
Foundation Phase Teacher
Vredekloof Primary
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Involvement and management of extra-curricular activities.
- Attending trainings and workshops to improve skills and teaching methods.
- Subject head with responsibility to coordinate content for teachers and students effectively to enhance the learning experience.
Foundation Phase Teacher
Lynnwood Ridge Primary
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Content strategy
Additional Information
Adaptable to new environments. Fast learner. Creative and driven. Goal focused and proactive with strict deadlines. Can coordinate projects and use interpersonal skills to get to the desired outcome as a team or individually. Eager to learn and grow.
Interests
Creating
Photography and design
Human relations
Learning new skills
Adventure seeking, running, swimming, hiking and photography.
Passionate about the outdoors, integrating exercise and adventure seeking into my daily routine. I enjoy capturing happy and beautiful moments in a video or photo format. I enjoy cold plunging and am part of a running group. Always excited for the next adventure.
Timeline
Educational Content Creator
E-Classroom
11.2024 - Current
Curriculum Coordinator
E-Classroom
03.2024 - 11.2024
Restaurant Front of House Manager
Mertia
11.2023 - 03.2024
Recruiter
LevelUp
06.2023 - 10.2023
Data Capturer
Espando Trade and Invest
01.2023 - 06.2024
Foundation Phase Teacher
Vredekloof Primary
01.2020 - 11.2022
Foundation Phase Teacher
Lynnwood Ridge Primary
01.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Stellenbosch University
04.2001 -
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