Motivated professional with extensive experience in childcare, hospitality, and creative industries. Strong communication skills foster engagement with diverse age groups, enhancing team collaboration and project outcomes. Proven ability to manage responsibilities effectively while maintaining high standards of safety and well-being. Seeking opportunities that prioritize hard work and teamwork.
Hi, I’m
Nadia Le Roux
Artist / Teaching assistant / Au pair
Pretoria,GP
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Grace Foundation (Special Needs Learning Centre)
Classroom Assistant
01.2026 - Current
Job overview
- Supported children with diverse learning needs
- Helped with behaviour guidance and emotional support
- Created inclusive murals and assisted daily classroom routines
- Helped teachers monitor playtime activities during break times.
- Enhanced student wellbeing by encouraging health, safety and good behaviour.
- Managed behaviour within the classroom, promoting a positive and productive atmosphere for all pupils.
- Maintained safe, clean and organised classroom environment.
- Assisted teachers in managing class behaviour using positive reinforcement and rewards schemes.
- Supervised children during activities and play, helping maintain safety and proactively address behavioural problems.
- Demonstrated a caring and empathetic approach to supporting emotional and physical needs of students.
- Assisted special needs students with daily activities to promote independence and improve life skills.
- Quickly built strong, long-lasting relationships with students to obtain extensive knowledge on individual needs and struggles.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to students facing challenges, fostering a positive self-image.
- Encouraged student interaction to develop positive learning and socialisation experiences.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing problem behaviour through redirection tactics and positive behavioural modelling.
- Closely monitored student progress to assess areas for development and extra support required.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies to maintain a safe and productive learning environment.
OTHER
Nanny
09.2024 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Cared for an infant's physical and emotional needs
- Feeding, diaper changing, and age-appropriate play
- Ensured safety and supported early development
Rietfontein Kleuterskool / Pre-School
Volunteer
06.2024 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Designed and painted educational murals
- Improved the learning environment through visual art
- Worked with staff to match artwork with learning goals
- Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
- Documented artistic process through photography and blogging, providing insights into creative workflow and technique development.
- Monitored project costs with paint, materials and equipment used, documenting expenditures to stay within set budgets.
- Presented idea sketches and mood boards to clients, brainstorming collaboratively to uncover preferences.
- Utilised mastery of light, colour and composition to create works in diverse mediums.
- Created original paintings for new and returning clients, working from commission requirements and client reference photos.
- Created social media content to increase audience engagement and widen following.
- Maintained spacial awareness when working in different spaces.
- Maintained outstanding client relationships through exceptional communication and stringent deadline management.
- Actively participated in community art projects, contributing skills to beautify public spaces and foster local artistic talent.
Heideland Pre-Primary School
Classroom Assistant
01.2024 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Supported teachers with daily activities for children aged 2-6
- Assisted with class routines, supervision, and creative tasks
- Helped maintain a safe and calm environment
- Engaged children in educational and artistic activities
ANDICCIOS
Waiter (Training)
01.2024 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Completed comprehensive waiter and runner training.
- Took orders and cleared tables to ensure a clean dining area.
- Assisted waitstaff during peak hours to enhance service efficiency.
- Developed skills in customer service and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
Heideland Pre-Primary School
Classroom Assistant (Holiday)
01.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Assisted with care, creative play, and classroom activities
- Supported children aged 2-6 and helped with infant care
- Managed arts and crafts safely and responsibly
Education
Capsicum Culinary Studio
Partially completed
01-2023
University Overview
Kingland Academy
Grade 10
01-2022
University Overview
Promereo Academy
Grade 11
01-2021
University Overview
Skills
- Creativity and Artistic Skills
- Customer service & people skills
- Childcare & infant care
- Classroom support
- Hospitality & front-of-house basics
- Creativity: murals, art, crafts
- Adaptability & problem solving
- Teamwork & collaboration
- Clear communication
- Time management
- Fast learner
- Child safeguarding
- Classroom management
- Behaviour guidance
- Special needs support
- Artistic techniques
- Color theory
- Mural design
- Client collaboration
- Budget management
- Creative problem solving
- Customer engagement
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Visual storytelling
- Painting and drawing
- Drawing and sketching
- Customer service excellence
- Customer Service
- Creativity
- Creative thinking
- Acrylics expertise
- Manual drawing
- Time-management
- Decision making
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Drawing techniques
- Relationship-building
- Written and verbal communication
- Attention to Detail
- Watercolour proficiency
- Communication proficiency
- Visual thinking
- Client Relationship Management
- Canvas preparation
- Acrylic Painting
- Time efficiency
- Animation basics
- Blending
- Art conservation
- Stress tolerance
- Artistic judgement
- Watercolours
- Self-motivation
- Risk Assessment
- Strategic planning
- Critical-thinking
- Project coordination
- Stress management
- Abstract work
- Colour mixing
- Idea generation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Cultural awareness
- Customer service orientation
- Watercolour painting
- Quality Assurance
- Material sourcing
- Strategic thinking
- Visual communication ability
- Mural art
- Aesthetic understanding
- Painting techniques
- Conflict Resolution
- Visualisation
- Networking
- Intuitive perception
- Ethical decision making
- Conceptual thinking
- Initiative taking
- Illustration
- Originality
Languages
English
Afrikaans
References
References
- Mother of Infant, +27 72 115 0068, Nanny
- Linda Boshoff, +27 82 853 1914, Owner of School
- Shaica, +27 78 739 0782, Grace Foundation
Custom Section
Custom Section
- Animals & Art
- Cooking & Baking
- Volunteering
- People
Hobbies and interests
Hobbies and interests
Creative arts (murals, crafts), childcare and child development, cooking and baking, volunteering in schools, working with people, and a love for animals and nature. Enjoy creating positive, engaging environments for learning and growth.
Projects
Projects
Founder & Creative Lead – Wallflower Studios (2024–Present)
- Founded and manage a small creative business specialising in custom mural art and decorative projects
- Work directly with clients to design and execute personalised artwork for homes, schools, and public spaces
- Handle project planning, client communication, and execution from concept to completion
- Built a growing portfolio showcasing creativity, reliability, and attention to detail
Community Mural Project – Garsfontein Police Station (2024)
- Designed and painted murals to enhance the visual environment of the police station
- Contributed to creating a more welcoming and positive community-facing space
- Demonstrated ability to deliver professional work in a formal, public-sector environment
Educational Mural Design – Rietfontein Kleuterskool (2024)
- Designed and painted engaging, age-appropriate educational murals for preschool classrooms
- Collaborated with teachers to align artwork with learning themes and developmental goals
- Enhanced the learning environment through creative visual storytelling
Inclusive Classroom Support – Grace Foundation (Special Needs Centre) (2024)
- Assisted in creating an inclusive classroom environment for children with diverse learning needs
- Contributed to creative and visual projects tailored to different abilities
- Supported emotional development and behavioural guidance through structured activities
Early Childhood Activity Planning – Heideland Pre-Primary (2023–2024)
- Assisted in planning and facilitating creative learning activities (arts, crafts, play-based learning)
- Supported structured routines for children aged 2–6
- Encouraged engagement through interactive and creative methods
Social networks
Social networks
https://www.facebook.com/share/1E4gEpCvmR/?mibextid=wwXIfrReferences
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Classroom Assistant
Grace Foundation (Special Needs Learning Centre)
01.2026 - Current
Nanny
OTHER
09.2024 - 11.2024
Volunteer
Rietfontein Kleuterskool / Pre-School
06.2024 - 09.2024
Classroom Assistant
Heideland Pre-Primary School
01.2024 - 06.2024
Waiter (Training)
ANDICCIOS
01.2024 - 04.2024
Classroom Assistant (Holiday)
Heideland Pre-Primary School
01.2023 - 09.2023
Capsicum Culinary Studio
Partially completed
Kingland Academy
Grade 10
Promereo Academy
Grade 11