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Laura-Ann Hugo
Bloemfontein
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Summary
I am an ambitious and motivated individual who thrives on challenges and continuously seeks opportunities for growth and improvement. I excel in building strong interpersonal relationships and enjoy engaging with diverse people. With a results-oriented mindset and a commitment to excellence, I approach every task with enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a drive to expand my skill set and achieve outstanding outcomes.
Motivated Swimming Coach adept at delivering highly productive and efficient coaching sessions through focused training plans and performance analysis. Specialize in stroke technique improvement, personalized workout programming, and competitive strategy development. Excel in communication, leadership, and adaptability to meet individual athlete needs and foster team cohesion. Committed to leveraging these skills to enhance performance and achieve excellence in the water.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kleuters vir Jesus
Teacher
01.2025 - 12.2025
Job overview
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Riverside High School
Teacher
01.2021 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Technology Integration: Utilize educational technology tools and resources effectively to enhance instruction, facilitate learning, and promote digital literacy skills among students
- Extracurricular Involvement: Netball; Coaching of teams; Coordinator for RHS, umpiring of matches; managing of kit, balls & training equipment. Athletics; Team manager; Coaching; Admin duties: Agenda's for meetings, Taking Minutes, Letters to parents; Updating of team lists
- Professional Development: While I am still in the process of completing my degree, my dedication to becoming an effective and compassionate educator is unwavering. Throughout my academic journey, I have eagerly embraced opportunities to engage with pedagogical theories, gain practical classroom experience, and develop the skills necessary to create impactful learning environments
- Student Support: Provide academic and emotional support to students, offering guidance, mentorship, and encouragement to help them navigate challenges and achieve their full potential
- Academic Related Responsibilities: Attend weekly staff meetings, Participate in staff development, Attend parent-teacher meetings, Be a register class teacher, Participate in the normal operational duties within the school
- Involvement in the School: Become involved in the co-curricular life of the school as is required/appropriate, Attend Chapel and Assembly, Provide appropriate role modelling and pastoral support to pupils, Exhibit professional behavior at all times, Work in a team to coordinate with the teachers assistant and other staff members
Riverside High School
Assistant Teacher
01.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Responsible for the preparation and compilation of a grade's work, the setting of tests and examinations within the framework of the planned programme for Grades 8 and Grade 9
- Set innovative tasks and alternative assessments
- Have a clear understanding / interpretation of the SASAMS / CAPS document and implementation thereof
- Have a good knowledge of, and experience in, teaching Afrikaans grammar and literature for Grade 8 and 9
- The ability to teach and work with mixed ability classes
- Provide academic support to pupils within the department through extra lessons and tutorials
- Curriculum Development: Design and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards, ensuring coverage of grade-level content and learning objectives
- Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning, managing student behavior effectively and promoting mutual respect
- Differentiated Instruction: Tailor teaching methods and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom, providing individualized support as needed
- Assessment and Feedback: Develop and administer various forms of assessment to evaluate student progress and comprehension, providing timely and constructive feedback to support ongoing learning
- Parent Communication: Foster open communication with parents or guardians through regular updates on student performance, behavior, and academic progress, addressing any concerns or inquiries promptly
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to enhance teaching practices, share resources, and contribute to a positive school culture
Dynamo Kidz North Riding
Teacher
01.2017 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Reviewing classroom or curriculum topics and assignments
- Assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks
- Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom
- Teaching skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills and approaches to answering test questions
- Demonstrating academic best practices for specific subjects and assignments, including research and writing tactics
- Developing and distributing teaching materials to supplement classroom lessons, including study guides
- Conducting practice tests to track progress, identify areas of improvement and help set goals for exam preparation
- Providing students positive and constructive feedback
- Offering feedback on progress to students' parents and teachers where appropriate
Dynamo Kidz North Riding
Assistant Teacher
01.2015 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Organize and provide developmental appropriate early childhood education programs
- Plans and implements curriculum and education for children ranging in age from three months to three years
- Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children
- Plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors
- Interact with parents and community groups; maintains open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child's family relationships
- Write and compile individual assessments of each child's development; complete daily inventories, child attendance, and related reports
- Participate in teaching early childhood education, as appropriate
- Participate in research programs concerned with improvements in early childhood teaching methods, as appropriate
- Training of staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work
- Recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Blockbusters
Store Manager
01.2015 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Assist in developing lesson plans based on state requirements and the specific needs of each child
- Collaborate with teachers to monitor the development of each child
- Understand the teacher's routine when it comes to delivering a lesson plan and running the class in the event that the teacher is absent on a particular day
- Work with children in the classroom to promote their learning and development
- Communicate with parents and keep them informed about their child's development and any changes to the regular day-to-day schedule
Corporate 2000 Imports
Production Coordinator
01.2014 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Training new employees
- Provide ongoing education for employees
- Evaluating staff based on performance-based metrics
- Setting criteria for staff, such as sales performance and customer approval or complaints
- Giving staff financial goals and sales targets to meet on a scheduled basis
- Managing the store, both retail and company, inventory, including loss prevention through theft and breakage
- Helping to create advertising campaigns for attracting new customers and retaining current customers as well as helping to create both in and outside store promotions for attracting customer.
- Professional Corporate Work
Education
Hoërskool Sentraal
Matric from Mathematical Literacy, English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Biology, Consumer Studies and Business Studies
Mancosa
B.Ed FET Degree
University Overview
Due to financial challenges, I completed my first year of studies. I plan to continue and finish my degree.
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Attention to detail
- Organization skills
- Verbal and Written communication
- Swimming techniques
- Safety training
- Lesson planning
- Performance assessment
- Student engagement
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Event organization
- Thorough injury prevention
- Comprehensive race strategy
- Adaptive teaching style
- Respectful relationship building
- Detailed performance analysis
- Accurate skill assessment
- Consistent progress monitoring
- Exceptional motivational skills
- Efficient workout planning
- Flexible scheduling capabilities
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Extensive swimming experience
- Positive attitude cultivation
- Individualized coaching approach
- Strong communication skills
- Professional development commitment
- Ethical conduct enforcement
- Effective goal setting
- Organized record keeping
- Advanced training methods
- Innovative drill design
- Private swim lessons
- Stroke demonstration
Accomplishments
- Netball Third Team, 2004 - 2012
- Swimming, 2009 - 2012, Competed competitively
- Full Colours for Swimming, 2011
Driver License
Code B
References
- Ilne Cilliers, +27 (0)82 816 6519
- Marlese Erasmus, +27 (0)83 298 1632
- Wynanda Hugo, +27 (0)76 726 3278
- Philene van der Poel, +27 (0)72 207 2932
- Mr. ME Makgwatha, +27 (0)61 423 1133
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
Characteristics
- Vibrant personality
- Team player
- Effective Communication
- Organized
- Creative
- Loyal and Trustworthy
Personal Information
- ID Number: 941229 0036 084
- Dependents: None
- Date of Birth: 12/29/94
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
English
First Language
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
Availability
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Interests
Swimming
Golf
Hiking
Netball
Timeline
Teacher
Kleuters vir Jesus
01.2025 - 12.2025
Teacher
Riverside High School
01.2021 - 12.2024
Assistant Teacher
Riverside High School
01.2021 - 12.2021
Teacher
Dynamo Kidz North Riding
01.2017 - 12.2020
Assistant Teacher
Dynamo Kidz North Riding
01.2015 - 12.2017
Store Manager
Blockbusters
01.2015 - 12.2015
Production Coordinator
Corporate 2000 Imports
01.2014 - 12.2014
Hoërskool Sentraal
Matric from Mathematical Literacy, English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Biology, Consumer Studies and Business Studies
01/2012
Mancosa
B.Ed FET Degree