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Lynne Malan

Kindergarden Teacher / Owner / Life Coach
Sandton
Lynne Malan

Summary

Dynamic Early Childhood Educator and Nursery School Owner with 21 years of experience. Expert in relationship building and strategic planning, I enhanced student engagement and improved academic performance through innovative teaching methods and a nurturing environment, ensuring inclusive support for diverse learning needs.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

Self
Kuala Lumpur

Life Coach
03.2016 - 11.2017

Job overview

  • Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
  • Facilitated group sessions and learning discussions to further objectives.
  • Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
  • Connected clients with available resources to improve success.
  • Utilized active listening skills to identify underlying client needs and develop targeted strategies accordingly.
  • Built partnerships with other professionals in the wellness industry to offer comprehensive support services for clients'' holistic growth journey.
  • Guided clients to overcome limiting beliefs and barriers, resulting in increased self-confidence and personal empowerment.
  • Established strong rapport with clients, fostering trusting and supportive coaching relationships.
  • Provided ongoing support to clients as they navigated life transitions or challenges, fostering resilience and adaptability.
  • Empowered clients to achieve personal and professional goals through tailored coaching sessions.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

Self - Private Sector
Kuilsrivier, Western Cape

Owner / Principal and Teacher
01.2002 - 04.2011

Job overview

Experienced Early Childhood Educator and Nursery School Owner with a strong background in managing, teaching, and nurturing children from 6 months to 6 years old. Brings 17 years of international life experience and hands-on support of children with diverse developmental and learning needs, including ADHD, autism, Down Syndrome, dysgraphia, and sensory challenges.

  • Experienced Early Childhood Educator and Nursery School Owner with a strong background in managing, teaching, and nurturing children from 6 months to 6 years old.
  • Brings 17 years of international life experience and hands-on support of children with diverse developmental and learning needs, including ADHD, autism, Down Syndrome, dysgraphia, and sensory challenges.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, manage operations, and create structured, nurturing environments where children can thrive.
  • Passionate about inclusive education, emotional development, and supporting each child’s unique needs.
  • Improved school performance by implementing innovative leadership strategies and fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Revamped safety protocols to create a secure learning environment where students feel protected both physically and emotionally.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
  • Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Boosted staff morale by fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture, resulting in increased job satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Oversaw faculty hiring process, ensuring highly qualified educators committed to student success were recruited and retained at the school level.
  • Streamlined enrollment procedures to attract more students while maintaining high-quality educational offerings for current attendees.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.

The Crescent Primary School,
Eastleigh

Assistant Teacher
05.2008 - 07.2009

Job overview

  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
  • Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
  • Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
  • Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
  • Worked with the teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
  • Supported a 5-year-old girl daily who had Down Syndrome as well as a 6-year-old boy with Autism.
  • Most importantly, support children with different learning abilities in a safe and secure environment where they felt included.

Education

Wayfinder Life Coach Training - Martha Beck
United States Of America

from Life Coaching
11-2017

University Overview

University of South Africa
South Africa

from Reception Year Teaching / Grade R
04.2001

University Overview

Cape Town Technicon
Cape Town, South Africa

from Travel And Tourism Certificate
04.2001

University Overview

Girl's High School
Paarl, South Africa

High School Diploma
04.2001

University Overview

Skills

➡️ Deep connection with children

➡️ Strong relational connection

➡️ Leadership with warmth

➡️ Clear and effective communication

➡️ Coaching and guidance mindset

➡️ Emotional insight and empathy

➡️ Nurturing Emotional development in others

➡️ Positive outlook on life

Interests

Literature / Books

Understanding neurodivergent children / young adults

Coaching

Timeline

Life Coach
Self
03.2016 - 11.2017
Assistant Teacher
The Crescent Primary School,
05.2008 - 07.2009
Owner / Principal and Teacher
Self - Private Sector
01.2002 - 04.2011
University of South Africa
from Reception Year Teaching / Grade R
04.2001
Cape Town Technicon
from Travel And Tourism Certificate
04.2001
Girl's High School
High School Diploma
04.2001
Wayfinder Life Coach Training - Martha Beck
from Life Coaching

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Lynne MalanKindergarden Teacher / Owner / Life Coach