Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests
Certification
Health
Timeline
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Mirka van Deventer

Mirka van Deventer

Summary

Enthusiastic and energetic Camp Counsellor with a passion for outdoor education, adventure, and helping young people grow through meaningful experiences. Experienced in leading groups of children in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment while facilitating activities that build confidence, teamwork, and resilience. Always willing to learn new skills. Seeking opportunities in outdoor education, adventure guiding, and facilitation where I can continue developing professionally.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Camp counsellor

Lanie Olivier
Grabouw
01.2024 - Current
  • Supervise and mentor groups of children throughout multi-day camps.
  • Facilitate team-building activities, games, and outdoor challenges.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of campers at all times.
  • Build positive relationships with children, teachers, and fellow staff members.

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

Green Acres
Fish hoek
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Encouraged learning through patience, kindness, and clear communication, helping children feel safe, confident, and included. Worked closely with staff to create a welcoming environment, developed strong interpersonal skills, and adapted to the individual needs of each child.

Wine Waiter

Ernie Els
Stellenbosch
09.2024 - 11.2024

Provided friendly, professional service to guests in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Built strong communication and interpersonal skills by interacting with people from diverse backgrounds, ensuring every guest felt welcomed and well looked after. Developed the ability to anticipate customer needs, resolve concerns calmly, and create a positive experience while working efficiently as part of a team.

Volunteer Youth Worker

Smart Steps Acadamy
Observetory
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted teachers with classroom activities, supervised children during lessons and playtime, and prepared learning materials to foster a safe and engaging environment. Enhanced children's learning, development, and social interaction through collaboration with staff.

Education

Stellenbosch High School
Stellenbosch

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Adventure-Based Learning
  • Youth Mentoring
  • Behaviour Management
  • Risk Awareness
  • Decision-Making Under Pressure

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2

Interests

  • Hiking and exploring nature
  • Outdoor adventure activities
  • Camping
  • Trail walking
  • Fitness and staying active
  • Reading psychology and mental health books

Certification

  • Valid elementary First Aid
  • Valid Firefighting certificate
  • Designated Security Duties certificate
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibility certificate
  • Personal Survival Techniques certificate
  • IHT Waitress certificate

Health

  • Excellent physical fitness.
  • Non-smoker
  • Regularly competes in trail running events and maintains an active lifestyle through daily gym sessions and yoga.

Timeline

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

Green Acres
05.2025 - 08.2025

Wine Waiter

Ernie Els
09.2024 - 11.2024

Camp counsellor

Lanie Olivier
01.2024 - Current

Volunteer Youth Worker

Smart Steps Acadamy
05.2023 - 07.2023

Stellenbosch High School
Mirka van Deventer