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Ntombizodwa Mthembu

Ntombizodwa Mthembu

Early Childhood Educator
Riverside View, Ext 32. Fourways. ,GP

Summary

I am a compassionate Early Childhood Educator with a passion for teaching and supporting young children in setting foundation for life-long success. I have proven record to develop meaningful relationships with children through friendly approach, patience and excellent communication skills. I am an organized individual with a good work ethic and dedication to completing projects. I am skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.

I am offering 4 years of Early Childhood Development experience with a passion for building strong and meaningful relationships with children, their families and caregivers.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Mini Elephant Early Childhood Development Centre
02.2024 - 12.2024
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
  • Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
  • Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching strategies and resources, improving overall teaching quality.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.

Early Childhood Educator

Tiny Tots Early Childhood Development Centre
07.2022 - 01.2024
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress and address any concerns, strengthening family-school communication.
  • Improved classroom behavior by establishing and consistently applying clear rules and expectations.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet diverse needs of children, ensuring inclusive learning experience.

General Warehouse Worker

Bayer (PTY)Ltd Crop Science
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Prepared crops for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Maintained a clean and safe working environment by following safety protocols and keeping work areas tidy.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily productivity goals and maintain smooth warehouse operations.
  • Quickly prepared orders for delivery by picking from shelves, packing in boxes, and attaching shipping labels.
  • Application of fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungi, and weeds.

Early Childhood Educator

Green Pasture Early Childhood Development Centre
06.2019 - 12.2019

Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.

  • Developed and executed age-appropriate curriculum, fostering love for learning in young children.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.

Waitress

Capello Resturant
02.2019 - 04.2019
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
  • Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.

Education

Level 4 - Early Childhood Development

Rhiza Babuyile Community Centre
Diepsloot, South Africa
04.2001 -

Level 3 - Early Childhood Development

Rhiza Babuyile Community Centre
Diepsloot, South Africa
04.2001 -

NSC ,Grade 12 -

Lekamoso Secondary School
Daveyton, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Classroom management

Additional Information

REFERENCES:

1. Rodney Makulane

Supervisor Capello Restaurant

Rodneymakulane94@gmail.com

0784400304

2. Promise Lusibane

Little Tots Early Development Centre Senior Educator

071 925 3850

3. Dineo Mkhwanazi

IIE Rosebank College Student Wellness Manager/ Social Worker

Dmkhwanazi@rosebankcollege.co.za / 078 362 5708

4. Khulekani Mthethwa

Othandweni Children's Home Residential Social Worker

073 494 0449/ khulembhundu@gmail.com

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Mini Elephant Early Childhood Development Centre
02.2024 - 12.2024

Early Childhood Educator

Tiny Tots Early Childhood Development Centre
07.2022 - 01.2024

General Warehouse Worker

Bayer (PTY)Ltd Crop Science
01.2021 - 06.2022

Early Childhood Educator

Green Pasture Early Childhood Development Centre
06.2019 - 12.2019

Waitress

Capello Resturant
02.2019 - 04.2019

Level 4 - Early Childhood Development

Rhiza Babuyile Community Centre
04.2001 -

Level 3 - Early Childhood Development

Rhiza Babuyile Community Centre
04.2001 -

NSC ,Grade 12 -

Lekamoso Secondary School
04.2001 -
Ntombizodwa MthembuEarly Childhood Educator