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Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Hi, I’m
Magdalena Fortuin
Early Childhood Development Teacher Principal Office Manager ECD Faciliator
George
Summary
Overview
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
FANCOURT
General worker
Job overview
- General work, enrolled into South Cape TVET College
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting safe working environment
- Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to established protocols and regulations
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment
SONNEBLOMLAND CRECHE
Assistant in the 3 to 4-year-old class
Job overview
- Early Childhood development Assistant
- Completed daily logs for management review
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children
SONNEBLOMLAND CRECHE
Teaching in the 1 to 3-year-old class
Job overview
- Holistic Early Childhood development Teacher
- Supported the development of fine motor skills among young learners through art activities, manipulative play, and other hands-on experiences
- Collaborated effectively with fellow teaching assistants and support staff to ensure seamless daily operations within the school environment
- Utilized effective questioning techniques during lessons to encourage critical thinking among students while promoting active participation from all learners
- Assessed student knowledge through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments to identify areas requiring additional support or enrichment activities
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering positive relationships that encouraged trust and open communication in the classroom setting
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities by preparing materials in advance and clearly communicating expectations to students
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs
SONNEBLOMLAND CRECHE
Teaching in the 3 to 4-year-old class
Job overview
- Holistic Early Childhood development Teacher
- Enhanced student motivation by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies and promoting respect among students
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Developed positive relationships with colleagues and students within classroom to implement full-inclusion model
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners
SONNEBLOMLAND CRECHE
Teaching in the 4 to 5-year-old class
Job overview
- Holistic Early Childhood development Teacher
- Improved curriculum alignment by collaborating with colleagues to share best teaching practices and resources
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing insights on effective classroom management strategies for success
- Boosted students'' cognitive development by creating interactive and stimulating learning environments
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development
SONNEBLOMLAND CRECHE
Vice Principal/ Teaching 4 - 5-year-old class
Job overview
- Teaching Early Childhood development and Administrative Assistant running a successful school.
- Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements
- Enhanced school performance by implementing new policies and procedures for student discipline and academic support
- Oversaw the hiring process for new staff members to ensure that qualified candidates were selected to promote academic excellence within the school community
- Developed a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular meetings, workshops, and team-building activities
- Maintained records for school, district, state, and requirements
SONNEBLOMLAND CRECHE
Principal
Job overview
- Full time Administrator of the School
- Running all aspects of the Early Childhood development Pre- School.
- Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards
- Increased parent and community engagement with strategic communication plans and regular events
- Developed partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide real-world learning opportunities for students
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies
SOUTH- CAPE COLLEGE
Facilitator - NQF LEVEL 4
Job overview
- Achieving Education on the National Curriculum Framework in South- Africa and Obtain a certificate.
- Developed tailored training materials, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing among participants
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior to inform ongoing instructional decisions and report cards
- Promoted a positive classroom culture rooted in mutual respect, open communication, and active participation from all students
- Enhanced program effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to review and revise curriculum content regularly
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed
- Served as a resource for trainees post-session completion by providing follow-up support via email or phone consultations
- Developed comprehensive workshop materials to improve participant understanding and engagement
- Empowered participants to apply learned concepts in their professional and personal lives through practical application exercises
Education
South Cape TVET CollegeGeorge, South Africa
NQF Level 5: Diploma from Early Childhood Education
01.2021 - 12.2022
University Overview
South Cape TVET CollegeGeorge, South Africa
NQF Level 5 from Early Childhood Education
01.2018 - 04.2019
University Overview
South Cape TVET CollegeGeorge, South Africa
NQF Level 4 from Early Childhood Education
01.2016 - 12.2017
University Overview
Oudtshoorn High SchoolSouth Africa
High School Diploma
01.1996 - 12.2001
University Overview
High School
Skills
Teaching early childhood development classes in line with the national curriculum framework: Ages 6 months to Grade R
Training children for performances: concerts, debutant balls and events
Office administration
Staff management
Effective Discipline alignment training according to the policies at the Pre School
Reporting on departmental requirements
Department of Social Development interaction and correspondence
Department of WCED interaction and correspondence
NPO relations
SARS Tax practitioner
U Filling practitioner
Receiving and making business calls
Project business plans
Effective Filing
Set up and maintaining of data bases: Parents' personal information and updates
Maintain parents school fee accounts and contributions Report annually
Communication with parents/teachers/departments and sponsors through letters, short messaging service data base, and emails
Accurate management of all financial system according to bookkeeping needs
Typing official letters
Designing of fundraising tickets, letters, posters etc
Planning and organizing fundraisers during the school year
Power point presentations
Maintain official social media pages
Drawing up agendas for meetings
Actively involved at SGB/parent and personnel meetings
Parent, SGB Sponsor liaison
Photo slide shows of children's yearly activities to parents
Facilitating of Early childhood development Practitioners - NQF Level 4
Hardworking
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work in a team and team building
Self-study, accurate, multi-tasking
Long life learning
Always eager to learn
Punctuality
Ability to mentor and coach
Effective planning and organizing
Good communication skills
Well versed in technology
Educationskills
Educationskills
Grade 12, Oudtshoorn high, Afrikaans First language, English Second Language, Accountancy, Mathematics Literacy, Business Studies, Biology, Diploma : Early Childhood Development: Level 5, Higher Certificate: Early Childhood Development: Level 5, Further Certificate: Early Childhood Development: Level 4, General Education: Early Childhood Development: Level 1, Grade R Play Based Learning Course, 2 - 5 years Play Based Learning Course, National Curriculum Framework - Birth to 4 years, Paediatric First Aid Course, SACE Accredited (Teach in early childhood development), ST. PAULS SCHOOL, 2011, Obtained certificate of excellence- A-96%, MS WORD, MS EXCEL, MS POWER POINT, Internet and email, Grass Roots, 2013Firstnames
Firstnames
Magdalena PetronellaLanguage
Language
AfrikaansOther
Other
EnglishCriminalrecord
Criminalrecord
NoneHealth
Health
ExcellentPersonal Information
Personal Information
- ID Number: 830927 0275 081
- Dependents: 2
- Date of Birth: 09/27/83
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South-African
- Driving License: C1 Code 10
- Marital Status: Married
Churchdenomination
Churchdenomination
New Apostolic ChristianReferences
References
- Ms.C.Pilskog, Facilitator and Mentor, 076 170 3311, cormyn@gmail.com
- Mrs YC Botha, Programme manager South- Cape College, 074 269 4699, Yvonne.carol.botha@sccollege.co.za
- Ms. D. Goliath, Former Vice Sonneblomland Crèche, 073 423 8678, (044) 875 8562 (Parkdene Primary School)
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
Hereby I Magdalena Petronella Fortuin declare that all the above information is true and correct.Additional Information
Additional Information
I am well versed in Early Childhood development , Administrative tasks , Computer literacy and Management.
Interests
Long life Learning
Technology
Language, Cultures and Religion
Timeline
South Cape TVET College
NQF Level 5: Diploma from Early Childhood Education
01.2021 - 12.2022
South Cape TVET College
NQF Level 5 from Early Childhood Education
01.2018 - 04.2019
South Cape TVET College
NQF Level 4 from Early Childhood Education
01.2016 - 12.2017
Oudtshoorn High School
High School Diploma
01.1996 - 12.2001
General worker
FANCOURT
Assistant in the 3 to 4-year-old class
SONNEBLOMLAND CRECHE
Teaching in the 1 to 3-year-old class
SONNEBLOMLAND CRECHE
Teaching in the 3 to 4-year-old class
SONNEBLOMLAND CRECHE
Teaching in the 4 to 5-year-old class
SONNEBLOMLAND CRECHE
Vice Principal/ Teaching 4 - 5-year-old class
SONNEBLOMLAND CRECHE
Principal
SONNEBLOMLAND CRECHE
Facilitator - NQF LEVEL 4
SOUTH- CAPE COLLEGE