Danielle Hallack
Learner Aide/aftercare Assistant
East London,South Africa
Summary
Dependable Teacher with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork.
Versatile secretary offers experience in front desk management. Successful at prioritizing tasks, maintaining organization and optimizing workflow. Balances high-volume inquiries with staff administrative needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Kidz Academy
Durban, South Africa
Learner's Aide
Hudson Park Primary School
East London, South Africa
01.2017 - Current
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Student Teacher Intern
Highbury Preparatory School
Durban, South Africa
01.2015 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Stood in for teachers to supervise classes, deliver lessons and administer tests.
- Helped teachers decorate and organize classrooms with age-specific decor and organization prior to classes starting.
Head of Hostel Aftercare
Hudson Park Primary School
East London, South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Aftercare Assistant
Hudson Park Primary School
East London, South Africa
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Distributed food, napkins and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked and sanitized surfaces and toys.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Cared for children ages 7 to 9 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
Aftercare Assistant
Highbury Preparatory School
Durban, South Africa
08.2011 - 02.2016
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Distributed food, napkins and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
Teacher
Kidz Academy
Durban, South Africa
10.2011 - 12.2014
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Aftercare Assistant
Forest View Aftercare
Durban , South Africa
03.2008 - 07.2011
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Distributed food, napkins and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked and sanitized surfaces and toys.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Secretary to the Chairman
Kings View
Durban, South Africa
08.2007 - 11.2007
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Switchboard control
- Collection and delivering personal mail
- Collection and banking of monies
- Assisting with financial books
Personal Assistant to the Owner
Blueprint Consulting
Durban, South Africa
01.2007 - 07.2007
- Answered phone calls and addressed customer questions and concerns to promote satisfaction and continued business.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clarendon School For Girls
East London, South Africa 01.2001 - 12.2006
Skills
Classroom management
Student-centered learning
Student engagement
Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development
Student records management
Office administration
Organization
Dictation experience
Verbal and written communication
Multi-line phone systems
Appointment Scheduling
Keyboarding skills
Timeline
Head of Hostel Aftercare
Hudson Park Primary School
01.2019 - 12.2021
Learner's Aide
Hudson Park Primary School
01.2017 - Current
Aftercare Assistant
Hudson Park Primary School
05.2016 - 12.2019
Student Teacher Intern
Highbury Preparatory School
01.2015 - 02.2022
Teacher
Kidz Academy
10.2011 - 12.2014
Aftercare Assistant
Highbury Preparatory School
08.2011 - 02.2016
Aftercare Assistant
Forest View Aftercare
03.2008 - 07.2011
Secretary to the Chairman
Kings View
08.2007 - 11.2007
Personal Assistant to the Owner
Blueprint Consulting
01.2007 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
Clarendon School For Girls
01.2001 - 12.2006
Teacher
Kidz Academy