Nikita-Lara Pruis
Assistant
Brackenfell
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies and planning activities. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Splendid Kids
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Supported classroom activities and reviewing work.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
- Offered constructive feedback on student assignments, helping them refine their writing skills and comprehension.
Assistant Operations Coordinator
Splendid Logisitics
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving issues in a timely manner and providing exceptional support.
- Improved employee performance by implementing training programs and conducting regular performance reviews.
- Coordinated logistics activities including transportation arrangements, warehousing solutions, customs clearance documentation.
- Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.
- Boosted productivity by establishing effective communication channels between departments.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of large teams across several sites.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
PYEI Presidential Teaching Assistant
Paarl School for the Special Needs
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
- Offered constructive feedback on student assignments, helping them refine their writing skills and comprehension.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits, promoting academic success and self-sufficiency.
- Assisted in organization of school events, enhancing school community and student experience.
- Enhanced students' understanding of complex mathematical concepts with interactive teaching methods.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jan Kriel School
Kuils River, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Classroom support
Computer Skills
Student Tutoring
Behavior Management
Student assessments
Positive Attitude
Student safety
Attendance Tracking
Material Preparation
Student Supervision
Progress Monitoring
Languages
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Splendid Kids
02.2024 - 09.2024
Assistant Operations Coordinator
Splendid Logisitics
12.2022 - 02.2024
PYEI Presidential Teaching Assistant
Paarl School for the Special Needs
05.2022 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Jan Kriel School
04.2001 -