SIPHOKAZI NKUZO
Education And Development
Cape Town
Summary
I am self-motivated, highly innovative, goal orientated, lifelong learner team worker and patriotic young woman. I am a visionary person who believes in shared commitments and participatory democracy and I hold high values, norms, and principles.
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Siyazama Day Care Centre
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- 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.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and guided reading sessions.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
House Keeper
Outlook Guest House
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- Worked flexible hours, night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Inspected all equipment, did stock take, stock orders, developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by ensuring thorough cleaning and timely room turnovers.
- Maximized efficiency of housekeeping operations through effective communication with team members and supervisors.
Housekeeper
Nandi's Naturals
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Deep cleaned the house- sweeping, mopping, walls, dishes, bathrooms etc
- Washing and ironing, changed beddings
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
- Maintained excellent attendance record, worked flexible hours, night, consistently arriving to work on time
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Maximized efficiency of housekeeping operations through effective communication with team members and supervisors.
Cleaner
Aspen
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Cleaned offices and factory, dusting, vacuuming, dishes, restrooms
- Scrubbed floors, strip, and seal high level dusting
- Canteen cleaning, dry and wet cleaning, cleaned lockers and adhered to health and safety rules, cleaned as per the SOP provided
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Confirmed all cleaning tools and equipment were stored properly after use.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Maintained a well-organized storage area for cleaning supplies to ensure easy access and efficient use of materials.
- Strengthened teamwork within the cleaning staff by actively communicating updates on tasks completed or pending work requirements.
Education
National Certificate (Vocational) - Early Childhood Education And Care
Buffalo City College
East London, South Africa 04.2020 - 01.2022
National Certificate (Vocational) - Education and Development
Buffalo City College
01.2020 - 12.2020
National Certificate (Vocational) - Education and Development
Buffalo City College
01.2021 - 12.2021
National Certificate (Vocational) - Education and Development
Buffalo City College
01.2022 - 12.2022
Skills
Classroom management
Classroom organization
Developmental needs
Documentation and record keeping
Maintaining safety
Play-based learning
Parent-teacher communication
Curriculum planning
Arts and crafts
Curriculum development
Clear communication
Problem-solving
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9109071423081
- Date of Birth: 09/07/81
- Gender: F
- Nationality: RSA
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Siyazama Day Care Centre
01.2023 - 12.2024
House Keeper
Outlook Guest House
01.2022 - 12.2022
National Certificate (Vocational) - Education and Development
Buffalo City College
01.2022 - 12.2022
National Certificate (Vocational) - Education and Development
Buffalo City College
01.2021 - 12.2021
National Certificate (Vocational) - Early Childhood Education And Care
Buffalo City College
04.2020 - 01.2022
National Certificate (Vocational) - Education and Development
Buffalo City College
01.2020 - 12.2020
Housekeeper
Nandi's Naturals
01.2015 - 01.2017
Cleaner
Aspen
01.2014 - 12.2014