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Yolandie Toerien

Preschool Teacher
St Lucia

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Gr. RR Teacher

Taberna Dei Daycare & Preschool
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through projects such as Show and Tell activities.
  • Organized a small charity project for the SPCA, a learning experience for the kids outside the traditional classroom setting.

Grade R Teacher

Betshalom Christian School
04.2019 - 12.2020
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication, focused on supporting student success at home.

Gr. RR Teacher

Werk en Wen
09.2018 - 12.2018

4 month temp position

Gr. 1 Teacher

Elica Primary School
06.2018 - 08.2018

3 Month temp position

Programme Facilitator

Juggle Bugs
01.2018
  • Maintained current knowledge of industry trends and best practices by staying informed on new facilitation methods, and adapting them to the unique needs of clients.

Distribution Support Specialist

Old Mutual Finance - OMF Provincial Office
04.2014 - 07.2015
  • Admin Responsibility: Keeping Provincial Business Expenses to a minimum; Controllable Expenses vs
  • Budget (Telephones, Cell Phones, S&T , P-Card usage, stationary, amenities); P-Card Claim Forms, S&T Claim Forms; Relationship Building - Maintain relationship with clients, the team and employees from the different lines of business within Old Mutual; Observation, feedback from guides, feedback from the team, feedback from Base Camp and feedback from employees from the different lines of business within Old Mutual; Client Service - Consistently and visibly renders excellent client service
  • Client comes first, personal touch, inform and add value both internally and externally; Observation, feedback from clients, feedback from the team
  • Attend to Client /Teams queries timeously and efficiently; Effective Communication - Authentic, clear communication with clients, the team and with employees from the different lines of business within Old Mutual; E-Mail communication, Observation, feedback from coach, feedback from the team, feedback from Base Camp and feedback from employees from the different lines of business within Old Mutual; Perform all daily and monthly duties and meeting deadlines as per agreement with line manager which includes submission of Manpower planning, Appointment documents, Integrity checks, training bookings, transfers, resignations and P-Card reconciliations
  • Collate feedback from region; Ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures
  • NCR requirements, OHASA requirements; Work in collaboration with the PM, AM's and Base Camp for new appointments, transfers, promotions and exits; DISMISSALS- Process all dismissals;

Client Relations Consultant

Old Mutual Finance - East London Vincent Branch
08.2010 - 03.2014
  • Admin Responsibility: Daily management of the receptions area and maintenance of switchboard, fax machine and printer; Answering of the phone, transferring phone calls and taking messages assisting clients with queries; Data Capturing; Manage attendance register and record absentees; Keeping record of financial consultant’s monthly “productivity package” this is referrals, appointment sheets and marketing for the month, this must be handed in a monthly and filed in the branch Productivity file; Administration duties, filing etc; Assist the BM by completing tasks on time; Assist all colleagues by giving them the necessary documents they need for their work; Supporting consultants with sales targets, managing the time in the branch; Manage key register the same with alarm codes in the branch; Do Batching weekly, send all contracts to head office; P-Card Expense Claims for Managers; Prepare relevant documents for meetings as well as taking minutes; Render a professional and administrative support service to the office; Responsible for outgoing & incoming mail and maintaining the register; Make copies of documentation as and when required; Administer e-mails and correspondence; Assist with the coordination and organizations of events when required; Responsible for Office Groceries (Purchasing and control thereof); Responsible to ensure that cupboards are stocked with enough office supplies (Copier Paper, etc);

Administration

Annetjie Symons Ministries
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Contacting Movie Companies Local, Nationally and International via email, post and telephonically
  • Helping with the book and marketing it: Thy Word is Sweeter than Honey Comb” for the Author: Annetjie Symons for a potential movie
  • (The book has been published)
  • Responsible for filing; Control incoming and outgoing post including email correspondence; Manage daily phone calls and printing;

Administration

Thaba Engineering and Mining Supplies
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Working on deadline, requesting quotes for various enquiries from clients
  • Sending out quotations, placing orders, making payments and printing invoices
  • Making sure the deadline has been met
  • Assisting the Administration Manager who is also the Director
  • Responsible for filing; Control incoming and outgoing post including email correspondence; Manage daily phone calls and printing;

Administration Assistant

GVA Grimley
01.2007
  • Assist Office Manager and Staff; Head of Operations; Health and Safety Manager; Schedule meetings and rooms; Schedule training rooms with refreshments; Handle incoming and outgoing mail and courier; Control Stationary; Print and Edit Health and Safety signs for various sites; Various orders for Staff; Filing;

Receptionist

3 Mill Studios
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Receive and attend visitors; Answering and Transfer telephone calls; Taking Messages; Handling incoming and outgoing mail; Sign printing; Security passes printing; Ensure good Customer Care relations at all times; Filing; Franking;

Distribution Assistant / Customer Service

British Airways Uniform Stores
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Receive and attend to the visitors; Answering telephone calls; Issuing the Uniform to British Airways Staff; Travelled to other local destinations and also Cairo, Egypt to fit the Uniform; Ensure good Customer Care relations at all times;

Administration and Receptionist

BM Tech
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Receive and attend visitors; Answering and Directing telephone calls; Handling Petty cash;

Administration and Receptionist

Best Auto BMW
01.2003
  • Receive and attend visitors; Answering and Directing telephone calls using Switchboard; Handling Petty cash;

Education

NQF Level 4 (National Senior Certificate) -

Mopani FET, Phalaborwa

NQF Level 5 (Programme in Grade R Teaching) -

University of South Africa (UNISA)
01.2017

Programme For Practitioners in Early Childhood Development (ECD) - Kindergarten And Preschool Education

University of South Africa (UNISA)
01.2016

South African Council for Educators (SACE) - undefined

Professional Registration

Skills

Small Group Instruction

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Systems Experience

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 8212280148084
  • Health Status: Excellent
  • Date of Birth: 12/28/82
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code 08 (EB)

References

  • Ms. Rachelle Els, Head Master, Betshalom Christian School, 392 De Wet Dr, Polokwane, 0713, (015) 298 8705
  • Head Master, Werk en Wen, Voortrekker St, Polokwane, 0699, (015) 291 3621
  • Mr. R. Hasha, Head Master, ELICA Primary School, 226 – 228 Harley St, Eduan Park, Polokwane, 0699, (015) 298 8304 & 086 610 4784
  • Mrs. A Varkevisser, Owner, Juggle Bugs (Play Inc), Polokwane, Sterpark, Polokwane, 0699, 082 906 6345
  • Mr. Desmond Stemela, Provincial Manager, Old Mutual Finance, 42 Frere Street, Vincent, East London, 5247, 071 313 6888
  • Mrs. Annetjie Symons, Annetjie Symons Ministries, Thabazimbi 0390, 082 460 8740
  • Mr. Duncan Hall, Manager, GVA Grimley, London, United Kingdom, (+44) 20 870 98202
  • Mr. Neil Sagar, Manager, British Airways Uniform Stores, London, United Kingdom, (+44) 20 856 25912

Timeline

Gr. RR Teacher

Taberna Dei Daycare & Preschool
01.2021 - 01.2024

Grade R Teacher

Betshalom Christian School
04.2019 - 12.2020

Gr. RR Teacher

Werk en Wen
09.2018 - 12.2018

Gr. 1 Teacher

Elica Primary School
06.2018 - 08.2018

Programme Facilitator

Juggle Bugs
01.2018

Distribution Support Specialist

Old Mutual Finance - OMF Provincial Office
04.2014 - 07.2015

Client Relations Consultant

Old Mutual Finance - East London Vincent Branch
08.2010 - 03.2014

Administration

Annetjie Symons Ministries
01.2009 - 01.2010

Administration

Thaba Engineering and Mining Supplies
01.2007 - 01.2009

Administration Assistant

GVA Grimley
01.2007

Receptionist

3 Mill Studios
01.2006 - 01.2007

Distribution Assistant / Customer Service

British Airways Uniform Stores
01.2004 - 01.2005

Administration and Receptionist

BM Tech
01.2003 - 01.2004

Administration and Receptionist

Best Auto BMW
01.2003

NQF Level 4 (National Senior Certificate) -

Mopani FET, Phalaborwa

NQF Level 5 (Programme in Grade R Teaching) -

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Programme For Practitioners in Early Childhood Development (ECD) - Kindergarten And Preschool Education

University of South Africa (UNISA)

South African Council for Educators (SACE) - undefined

Professional Registration
Yolandie ToerienPreschool Teacher