
Application Profile – Teaching Position
I am a dedicated and experienced Foundation Phase educator with over 40 years of service in primary education. I have extensive experience teaching learners aged 4 to 9 and have successfully implemented various national curriculum syllabuses. My teaching approach focuses on creating a structured, positive, and inclusive learning environment where learners feel supported, motivated, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
I am highly skilled in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and creative lesson planning to accommodate diverse learning needs. I place strong emphasis on learner engagement, academic progress, and emotional well-being. Throughout my career, I have maintained high educational standards and consistently contributed to improved learner outcomes.
In addition to my teaching role, I have served in leadership and departmental positions, where I gained valuable experience in staff supervision, mentoring, planning, and administrative oversight. I have worked closely with school management, colleagues, and parents, fostering strong professional relationships and effective communication.
I am committed to continuous professional development, teamwork, and excellence in education. I bring reliability, adaptability, and a strong work ethic, and I remain passionate about contributing positively to a school community and supporting learner success.
Teaching Diploma 3 and 4 year
Gestalt Colour Therapy
SACE
Jolly Phonics
Years of Foundation Phase teaching
Liaised with the public and represented Musicon at departmental and supervisory level, including secretaries and grounds staff.
Served on the boards of Free State Musicon, the Parents and Lecturers Association, the Treasury Council, and the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture, Science and Technology.
Manager of the Free State Youth Orchestra: organised tours and camps, coordinated functions for the Free State Symphony Orchestra, and managed catering arrangements.
Managed administration and inventory control of satellite schools in Welkom, Kroonstad, and Sasolburg.
Responsible for financial management and the preparation of annual financial statements for the Parents and Lecturers Association and related departments.
Responsible for fundraising initiatives, as well as the procurement, maintenance, and repair of musical instruments following the withdrawal of departmental funding.
Responsible for general office administration duties at the main reception desk, including finance, learner data, library management, inventory control, and related tasks.
Provided administrative and secretarial support to postgraduate students.
Responsible for inventory management, marks administration, and other departmental secretarial duties.
Administered international doctoral studies for the University of the Free State via satellite campuses.
Provided administrative and secretarial support to postgraduate students.
Responsible for inventory management, marks administration, and other departmental secretarial duties.
Administered academic programmes for the Departments of Microbiology and Biochemistry.
Responsible for a Grade 1 class, including teaching, learner management, and curriculum implementation.
Assisted the school principal with the organisation of school functions and fundraising events; managed the matric girls’ club and coordinated matric farewell functions.
Served as a resident staff member at Vastrapkoshuis, supervising 40 primary school boys.
Organised and accompanied rugby tours.
Typed matric final examination papers for the Afrikaans moderator.
Coached netball and athletics.
Studied part-time at Bloemfontein Teachers’ College, obtaining a JP 4 Diploma.
Responsible for a Grade 1 class, including teaching, learner management, and curriculum implementation.
Assisted the school principal with the organisation of school functions and fundraising events; managed the matric girls’ club and coordinated matric farewell functions.
Served as a resident staff member at Vastrapkoshuis, supervising 40 primary school boys.
Organised and accompanied rugby tours.
Last Name: Nel
First Name: Martha Magdalena
Nick Name: Delene
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: October 04, 1962
Identity Number 6210040026089
Nationality: South African
RSA Passport: AO9878475 - Experation date: June 17,2032
Driver's Licences: South Africa
Criminal Offences: None
Health: Good - Non Smoker