Tanna Hyman
None At The Moment
Lakeside, Modderfontein
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the Brand Ambassador position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
142
142
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Preschool Teacher
SIMPLY KIDS
Preschool Teacher
JACOB'S LADDER PRESCHOOL
01.2002 - 12.2003
Youth Fitness Instructor
MONKEYNASTIX
- Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services.
- Set up and broke down equipment before and after classes.
- Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.
- Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
- Utilized effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information.
- Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed.
- Developed and implemented fitness assessment system to evaluate progress of participants.
- Educated participants on proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Implemented new and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.
- Used music to motivate and energize classes.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
- Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
- Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
Preschool Teacher
BEAR NECESSITIES NURSERY SCHOOL
Preschool Teacher Leader
OVER THE MOON NURSERY SCHOOL
03.2004 - 12.2008
- Developed strong relationships with parents through open communication, resulting in increased parent involvement and support.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in early childhood education for continuous improvement of teaching methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting cross-curricular connections and deeper understanding of concepts.
- Coordinated special events or programs for the preschool community, strengthening bonds between students, families, and staff members.
- Provided individualized attention to students struggling with specific concepts, offering targeted interventions to boost achievement levels.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Organized successful parent-teacher conferences, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student performance and expectations for continued success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Promoted diversity within the classroom by incorporating multicultural materials and lessons that celebrated various cultural backgrounds of students.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, providing guidance and support to improve teaching practices and classroom management strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Championed inclusive practices within the preschool setting by adapting curriculum content as needed for children with differing abilities or needs, ensuring equal opportunity for all learners.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Assisted and supervised 16 - 24 children through entire school day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
OWNER/MANAGER
TWINKLE TOES NURSERY SCHOOL CC
11.2007 - 08.2019
- Implemented a comprehensive teaching and learning space for pre-school age children from 3 months to 6 years, developed a team of ± 15 staff members to a place of learning freedom, curriculum implementation, care and security for the children in our care
- We have enjoyed much success together with our children and families in their ongoing growth and development in these formative schooling years making use of ongoing training and education and strengthening our schooling strategies to help our children achieve the best that they can through holistic teaching practices.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving internal communication channels between team members facilitating greater collaboration across departments.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Fostered an environment promoting continuous improvement empowering employees to identify opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
OWNER/MANAGER
THE CHILDREN'S GROWTH CENTRE AFTERCARE AND HOLIDAY CLUB
03.2017 - 08.2019
- Designed and developed an After-School Care Program for school going children to assist with all homework tasks, studying, speech writing, skill building, social and relational intervention and guidance, basic needs of care, assistance, meals and a safe space to experience interaction with an array of different children.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving internal communication channels between team members facilitating greater collaboration across departments.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
Administration Assistant
ProjectLab
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and professional responses to inquiries via phone, email, or in-person visits.
- Supported executive staff by drafting correspondence and preparing presentation materials for meetings, conferences, or other events.
- Enhanced communication efficiency by creating comprehensive internal documentation and updating office policies for clarity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on various projects, ensuring smooth workflow and completion within deadlines.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with shifting priorities or new assignments from management figures in real-time situations.
- Maintained open lines of communication between departments through effective liaison duties that fostered collaboration efforts.
- Managed travel arrangements for senior executives, including flight bookings, hotel reservations, and transportation services as needed.
- Safeguarded private information through meticulous record-keeping practices, adhering to company confidentiality policies at all times.
- Expedited invoice processing and expense tracking to maintain accurate financial records for budgeting purposes.
- Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records.
- Recorded and tracked operational expenses to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.
- Booked airfare, hotel, and ground transportation to coordinate office travel.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Education
PLAY THERAPY IN THE CLASSROOM - Play Therapy
CATERPILLAR LIFE COACHING
FIRST AID - Health Management And Clinical Assistance
FIRST AID COUNTS
VARIOUS HR SHORT COURSES - Human Resources Management
SEESA
MEMBER OF LWO, EMPLOYERS ORGANISATION - Human Resources Development
LWO
BREYTENBACH JUNIOR AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES - Teacher Education
BREYTENBACH CENTRE FOR EDUCATION
B.ED - Kindergarten And Preschool Education
UNISA
Skills
Team Management
Websites
Timeline
Administration Assistant
ProjectLab
10.2022 - 06.2023
OWNER/MANAGER
THE CHILDREN'S GROWTH CENTRE AFTERCARE AND HOLIDAY CLUB
03.2017 - 08.2019
OWNER/MANAGER
TWINKLE TOES NURSERY SCHOOL CC
11.2007 - 08.2019
Preschool Teacher Leader
OVER THE MOON NURSERY SCHOOL
03.2004 - 12.2008
Preschool Teacher
JACOB'S LADDER PRESCHOOL
01.2002 - 12.2003
Preschool Teacher
SIMPLY KIDS
Youth Fitness Instructor
MONKEYNASTIX
Preschool Teacher
BEAR NECESSITIES NURSERY SCHOOL
PLAY THERAPY IN THE CLASSROOM - Play Therapy
CATERPILLAR LIFE COACHING
FIRST AID - Health Management And Clinical Assistance
FIRST AID COUNTS
VARIOUS HR SHORT COURSES - Human Resources Management
SEESA
MEMBER OF LWO, EMPLOYERS ORGANISATION - Human Resources Development
LWO
BREYTENBACH JUNIOR AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES - Teacher Education
BREYTENBACH CENTRE FOR EDUCATION
B.ED - Kindergarten And Preschool Education
UNISA
Volunteer Experience
- Edenvale Baptist Church's D-Day, Assisted the homeless in Edenvale with a hot meal, hair cuts, medical checks, CV writing, counselling and food and care parcels
- Hillbrow, Handed out sandwiches and offered prayer
- Twinkle Toes, Piloted an intern/learnership program for disadvantaged learners to complete NQF level 4 practical workplace experience with Progression in 2015
Hobbies
- We foster kittens who are brought to our local shelter until they are old enough to find homes and families.
- I enjoy taking walks daily with our family dog
- I read various genres including self growth and novels
- I enjoy cooking and updating our family menus
- I run a Women's Bible study weekly
- My husband and I lead a Growth Group in our area for our church
Volunteer Experience
- Edenvale Baptist Church's D-Day, Assisted the homeless in Edenvale with a hot meal, hair cuts, medical checks, CV writing, counselling and food and care parcels
- Hillbrow, Handed out sandwiches and offered prayer
- Twinkle Toes, Piloted an intern/learnership program for disadvantaged learners to complete NQF level 4 practical workplace experience with Progression in 2015
Hobbies
- We foster kittens who are brought to our local shelter until they are old enough to find homes and families.
- I enjoy taking walks daily with our family dog
- I read various genres including self growth and novels
- I enjoy cooking and updating our family menus
- I run a Women's Bible study weekly
- My husband and I lead a Growth Group in our area for our church
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