Mercia Mabel Strydom
Fantails Childcare Estate
Auckland,Orewa
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
A dedicated and organised professional with a strong background in teaching, administration, and planning. Recognised for good time management and organisational skills, coupled with the ability to adapt to new challenges and environments, I possess a proven track record in coordinating projects, solving complex problems, and facilitating effective communication within teams.
Work History
Teacher and Administrator
1 Year- Designed and implemented daily lesson plans.
- Managed daily administrative tasks, including attendance records and grade tracking.
- Organised and led parent-teacher meetings, ensuring effective communication.
- Oversaw weekly classroom budgets, inventory management, and resource allocation.
Assistant Teacher
1 Year- This role was performed concurrent the above. In the role, I supported senior staff in planning and delivering educational content daily.
- Maintained accurate documentation and ensured compliance with school policies and assisted in organising extracurricular activities and weekly events.
- Participated in upskilling including a First Aid Course
Teacher
9 Years- Contributed to foundation curriculum planning.
- Supported senior staff in planning and delivering educational content daily.
- Maintained accurate documentation and ensured compliance with school policies.
- Assisted in organising extracurricular activities and events weekly.
- Served as the mentor for student teachers, focusing on individualised learning strategies.
- Coordinated assessment processes, overseeing the creation and implementation of evaluation criteria to track and improve student performance.
- Developed and maintained enrolment criteria, ensuring a smooth and efficient admissions process for prospective students.
- Conducted student testing and assessments, analysing results to inform instructional strategies and provide targeted support for student success.
Primary School Teacher
9 Years- Managed budgeting and financial planning for the Grade 7 department.
- Developed and wrote curriculum for Grade 7 classes, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Implemented evaluation processes to monitor academic achievement. Participated as a member of the regional assessment group, overseeing sector-wide academic standards.
- Led event planning and coordination, managing logistics for school events.
- Maintained parent relations, addressing concerns, providing updates, and facilitating communication between parents and school.
- Aided families and students in need, including those with special needs.
- Organised and facilitated conferences and school events, including logistics, planning, and execution.
Education
Bachelor of Education Degree - Education and Early Childhood Development
Skills
Administration: Proficient in organising
scheduling
and managing daily tasks and projects.
Planning & Coordination: Experienced in creating and executing educational programs
events
and strategies.
Management: Skilled in overseeing teams
managing resources
and ensuring smooth operations.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
with a focus on clarity and professionalism.
Problem-Solving: Able to identify issues and develop creative and practical solutions.
Time Management: Capable of prioritizing tasks and managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Independent & Self-Motivated: Capable of working independently and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
As a worker
I am: Loyal
coachable
hardworking
trustworthy
empathetic
organised
resilient
positive
collaborative and detail orientated
Certification
Early Childhood Educator Certificate National Association for the Education of Young Children
Professional Development
- First Aid Training
- Short courses in Leadership, Time Management and Conflict Resolution
- Workshops in Effective Planning, Digital Tools for Administration
Timeline
Teacher and Administrator
Fantails Childcare Estate
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Assistant Teacher
City Impact Church
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Teacher
St. Thomas Aquinas School
01.2013 - 01.2022Read More
Primary School Teacher
Reynorif Primary
01.2003 - 01.2012Read More
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Education Degree from Education and Early Childhood Development
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