Marijke Smit
Principal and owner
Reitz
Summary
Diligent educator with background in education and proven ability to create engaging learning environments. Adept at developing curriculum and fostering student success through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated ability to manage classroom dynamics and utilize effective communication skills to enhance student learning.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal and owner
Klein Breintjies preschool and Breinkrag Aftercare
01.2022 - Current
- Educational Leadership
- Developed and implemented the school’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.
- Provided instructional leadership to ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
- Monitored and evaluated teacher performance and supported professional development.
- Directed curriculum planning to align with educational standards and improve instructional quality.
- School Management
- Oversaw daily school operations, including academic programs, scheduling, and discipline.
- Managed school budgets, procurement, and allocation of resources effectively.
- Ensured compliance with education department policies, regulations, and health & safety protocols.
- Staff Leadership
- Recruited, trained, and mentored teachers and support staff.
- Promoted a positive work culture and led staff meetings, evaluations, and conflict resolution.
- Learner Development
- Implemented learner-centered approaches and inclusive education to enhance student engagement.
- Oversaw academic performance tracking, support interventions, and learner discipline systems.
- Ensured emotional, social, and academic well-being of learners.
- Parental and Community Engagement
- Built strong relationships with parents, governing bodies, and the wider school community.
- Represented the school at external events and collaborated with local organizations.
- Innovation and Improvement
- Spearheaded school improvement initiatives and change management strategies to foster a culture of continuous enhancement.
- Integrated technology and modern teaching methods into the classroom.
- Led school accreditation, audits, and quality assurance reviews.
Gr.6 and Gr.7 Educator
Meridian College
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Taught Mathematics, Social Science, Natural Science, Technology, English language, Life skills for Gr. 6 and Mathematics for Gr. 7, preparing daily lessons, presenting content, conducting assessments, and managing portfolio tasks to support student learning.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student participation and understanding.
- Assisted in evaluating student performance, providing constructive feedback to guide improvement and foster academic growth.
- Thea Gerber: +27 836283129
Educational Assistant (ISP Phase Gr. 4- 9)- Temporary position
Reitz High School
- General teaching assistance.
- Reitz High School
- 058 863 2701
Gr. 4 -6 Teacher
Ed-U-College (Vaal)- Private School
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Planning and teaching according to CAPS policies (currently ATP’s), classroom management and all required educational admin.
- Afrikaans FAL – Gr. 4 -6
- Natural Science and technology – Gr. 5
- SAT – Assistant Coordinator
- School Image Team
- Social and cultural development team
- Reason for leaving: Permanent relocation to Reitz, Free State in order to be close to family / life partner received a good opportunity to work at VKB Grainfields.
- Nadia Potgieter – ISP HOD : 076 568 1066
Teaching practical 4 completed
Reitz High school
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Afrikaans, English, and Mathematics.
- Reason for leaving: Permanent working position found in Vereeniging.
- Mentor teacher: Mienie Terblanche +27 827 874527
Co-owner, principle
Goudstêr Naskool
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Successfully managed and ran the aftercare facility including staff and finances. The aftercare facility provided parents with a safe and caring environment where their children could go after school and receive help with completing their homework and tasks as well during holiday care. The aftercare had reached a total of 68 students before the Covid19- pandemic. Due to the train of the pandemic the business had to be sold.
- Reason for leaving: Business sold during the pandemic.
Gr. 3 Educator
Meridian College
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Language medium: English.
- Planning of Curriculum approved daily and annual tasks and assessment. Class preparation and presentation of daily Gr.3 Curriculum Subjects. English, Mathematics and Life Skills. Concert planning and preparation and planning of fundraising activities.
- Reason for leaving: Relocation (Spouse received a better working opportunity in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga)
- Euna van Zyl: +27 603631697
Teaching Practical
Tzaneen Primary school
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Included lesson planning and presentation in Social Sciences, Natural Science and English Language. Tzaneen Primary school also gave me the opportunity to help with cross-country coaching as well as helping at events such as hockey competitions, cross country competitions, their annual 'Kaskar' and fundraising golf-day, their opening swimming Gala and Revue rehearsals. I am very grateful towards Tzaneen Primary school for allowing me to be involved and learn from teachers that have mastered teaching.
- Teaching Mentor – L. Vosloo, Head of the department Social Science/UNISA monitor – T Mogaushoa – 073 441 8084
Pre-school Educator, caretaker and after school care
Lollos Preschool and Daycare
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Responsibilities: Planning and implementing activities to meet emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative needs of children. Record keeping and assessment of progress. Building and improving self-esteem, sanitary, social, and emotional skills in children.
- Reason for leaving: Relocation (Spouse received a better work opportunity in Tzaneen, Limpopo)
- Employer: Lezanne Snell – 082 431 4453
Pre-school Educator and caretaker
Babbelkousies Kleuterskool
12.2012 - 12.2015
- Responsibilities: Planning, execution, assessment, and record keeping of developmental activities, incl. Creative, problem solving, kinaesthetic, memory enhancement, and language capability development. Toilet training, sanitary-, social- and environmental education, basic concepts development.
- Additional: Experience in caring for the specific needs of a Down syndrome child, reactive attachment disorder found after trauma and students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Toddler athletics, concert, and fundraising projects.
- Reason for leaving: Relocation (Spouse received a better work opportunity in Reitz, Free State)
- Employer: Amanda Van Heerden – 082 226 6048
Education
Bachelors of Education - Intermediate and senior phase
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa07-2021
Therapeutic Healing Facilitation Certificate -
Harvesting Rainbow Nations
Lydenburg, South Africa01-2014
Matric -
01-2013
Skills
School administration
Curriculum development
Instructional leadership
Staff mentorship
Team collaboration
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Relationship building
Instructional leadership
Certification
120 hour Advanced TEFL/TESOL Certificate - TEFL Universal (2025-07-15)
Timeline
Principal and owner
Klein Breintjies preschool and Breinkrag Aftercare
01.2022 - Current
Gr. 4 -6 Teacher
Ed-U-College (Vaal)- Private School
01.2021 - 10.2021
Teaching practical 4 completed
Reitz High school
09.2020 - 12.2020
Co-owner, principle
Goudstêr Naskool
01.2019 - 03.2020
Gr.6 and Gr.7 Educator
Meridian College
04.2018 - 12.2018
Gr. 3 Educator
Meridian College
01.2018 - 12.2018
Teaching Practical
Tzaneen Primary school
07.2017 - 09.2017
Pre-school Educator, caretaker and after school care
Lollos Preschool and Daycare
12.2016 - 03.2017
Pre-school Educator and caretaker
Babbelkousies Kleuterskool
12.2012 - 12.2015
Educational Assistant (ISP Phase Gr. 4- 9)- Temporary position
Reitz High School
Bachelors of Education - Intermediate and senior phase
UNISA
Therapeutic Healing Facilitation Certificate -
Harvesting Rainbow Nations
Matric -
Personal details
- Surname: Smit
- Name: Marijke Michelle
- Date of birth: 1995-07-26
- Nationality: South African
- ID Number: 9507260150086
- Address: Convention str. 50, Reitz, Free State
- Contact details: 064 846 7885
- Email: marijkeminnaar123@gmail.com
- Marital status: Married
- Children: One child
- Home language: Afrikaans
Personality traits
Optimist, great love for children and nature. I am orderly, patient, neat and cautious. Will always try to be accommodating and respectful towards people.