Danielle Solomons
Pietermaritzburg,KZN
Summary
Hardworking and focused Administrative professional offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills demonstrated through many years of performance. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing mail and updating tracking spreadsheets. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths.
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Eastwood Primary School
06.2016 - Current
- Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within the school community.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Led professional development sessions for fellow teachers on topics such as technology integration or assessment design, contributing to a culture of ongoing improvement within the school community.
- Coordinated community service projects for students, instilling civic responsibility and interpersonal skills development.
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
Secretary Of School Governing Body
Eastwood Primary School
04.2021 - 01.2024
- Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
- Managed over 50 client calls per day.
- Typed and reviewed all correspondence from letters to emails. typing 60-80 words per minute
- Improved document processing times by implementing digital archiving systems and reducing paper waste.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Facilitated communication between departments for improved collaboration and project success.
- Conducted thorough research on industry trends or competitor activities that informed strategic decision-making processes.
- Utilized advanced software programs for data entry tasks that increased accuracy while minimizing errors.
- Implemented new office procedures to improve workflow efficiency while reducing administrative errors.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness..
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Created detailed reports summarizing critical data points such as budgets or performance metrics for easy review by upper management.
- Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for senior staff, ensuring smooth business trips with minimal disruptions.
- Increased staff productivity with efficient meeting coordination and streamlined agenda preparation.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
Secretary of Teacher Union
Naptosa
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Facilitated communication between departments for improved collaboration and project success.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Created detailed reports summarizing critical data points such as budgets or performance metrics for easy review by upper management.
- Improved document processing times by implementing digital archiving systems and reducing paper waste.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
- Recorded and tracked operational expenses to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.
- Booked airfare, hotel, and ground transportation to coordinate office travel.
Educator
Forest Hill Primary
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within the school community.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
- Led professional development sessions for fellow teachers on topics such as technology integration or assessment design, contributing to a culture of ongoing improvement within the school community.
- Promoted a love of reading among students by creating engaging book displays in the classroom library, hosting book talks, and offering personalized recommendations based on individual interests.
- Coordinated community service projects for students, instilling civic responsibility and interpersonal skills development.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Designed curriculum-aligned assessments to measure student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Library Supervisor
University Of Kwa Zulu Natal
02.2015 - 12.2015
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Management And Supply Chain
University of Kwa Zulu Natal
Pietermaritzburg, KZN06.2019
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
University Of Kwa Zulu Natal
Pietermaritzburg, KZN11.2016
Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology And Management
University of Kwa Zulu Natal
Pietermaritzburg, KZN06.2014
Skills
- Decision-Making
- MS Office
- Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Remote Office Availability
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Organization and Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Minute Taking
- Administrative Management
Timeline
Secretary Of School Governing Body
Eastwood Primary School
04.2021 - 01.2024
Secretary of Teacher Union
Naptosa
03.2018 - 03.2021
Educator
Eastwood Primary School
06.2016 - Current
Educator
Forest Hill Primary
01.2016 - 05.2016
Library Supervisor
University Of Kwa Zulu Natal
02.2015 - 12.2015
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Management And Supply Chain
University of Kwa Zulu Natal
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
University Of Kwa Zulu Natal
Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology And Management
University of Kwa Zulu Natal
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