Summary
Overview
Work History
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Eleanore Van Rooyen

Self Employed
Capetown

Summary

Dynamic Grade 4 Teacher at Elza Duplessis, skilled in interactive learning and parent-teacher communication. Successfully implemented assessment tools that enhanced student motivation and engagement, leading to improved academic outcomes. Committed to fostering a safe and inclusive classroom environment while continuously pursuing professional development to refine teaching strategies. Experienced with classroom management, ensuring structured and nurturing environment. Utilizes effective lesson planning to meet diverse student needs. Knowledge of fostering critical thinking and creativity in young minds.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
3
3

English, Afrikaans, Xhosa

Work History

Grade 4 Teacher

Elza Duplessis
01.2023 - 11.2025
  • Implemented effective assessment tools to track student progress and inform future instruction.
  • Maintained strong lines of communication with parents through regular conferences and updates on student progress, contributing to improved parent involvement in their child''s education.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest teaching methods and strategies for enhancing student success.

Admin Manager

Port Edward Golf Club
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
  • Improved office efficiency by implementing streamlined administrative processes and procedures.

Scribe and Homework Manager

Abbots College
01.2018 - 11.2020

Manage students homework and scribed during examinations for grade 10 and 11 students .

Care Giver

Bruce Myrdal
07.2015 - 12.2017
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Stable Worker

Glodien Pestana
06.2013 - 12.2014
  • Established trust with each horse through consistent interaction, fostering positive relationships between animals and staff members alike.
  • Assisted in training exercises, helping horses develop their physical abilities and skills.
  • Managed stable inventory including feed supplies and bedding materials, ensuring timely restocking to avoid shortages that could impact horse health or operations efficiency.
  • Assisted riders during lessons by providing guidance on safety procedures and proper horse handling techniques.

Secretary

Port St John's Properties
01.2011 - 09.2012
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Self Employed

Self Employed
2007 - 01.2010
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Childcare Educator

Islilimela Educare
01.2001 - 12.2006

I opened schools in rural areas.

Administrative Assistant

Boxer Superstores
1999 - 2001
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.

Janice Oats
1994 - 1998
  • Designed assessments that aligned with instructional objectives, ensuring accurate measurement of student learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design cross-curricular projects that enriched student understanding of key concepts.
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities in lesson plans.

Skills

Interactive learning

Student motivation

Peer mentoring

Educational research

Parent-teacher communication

Classroom safety

Literacy education

Mathematics instruction

Cultural sensitivity

Science teaching

Standardized testing

Social studies education

Hands-on activities

Classroom management

Safety awareness

Timeline

Grade 4 Teacher

Elza Duplessis
01.2023 - 11.2025

Admin Manager

Port Edward Golf Club
01.2022 - 09.2022

Scribe and Homework Manager

Abbots College
01.2018 - 11.2020

Care Giver

Bruce Myrdal
07.2015 - 12.2017

Stable Worker

Glodien Pestana
06.2013 - 12.2014

Secretary

Port St John's Properties
01.2011 - 09.2012

Childcare Educator

Islilimela Educare
01.2001 - 12.2006

Self Employed

Self Employed
2007 - 01.2010

Administrative Assistant

Boxer Superstores
1999 - 2001

Janice Oats
1994 - 1998
Eleanore Van RooyenSelf Employed