Natasha Cole
Tauranga
Summary
Highly organised and detail-oriented professional with a background in teaching, bringing strong administrative, communication, and time management skills. Experienced in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records, and working efficiently in fast-paced environments. Skilled in written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and building positive relationships with a wide range of people. Confident using digital systems, coordinating schedules, and handling confidential information with professionalism. Eager to contribute strong organisational and support skills in an administrative assistant role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8055
8055
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Preschool teacher
Chrysalis Group
Otumoetai
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Fostered a nurturing environment to support children's emotional growth.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to encourage positive behavior.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and progress.
- Organized educational activities promoting social interaction and teamwork.
- Trained and mentored new staff on curriculum implementation and classroom techniques.
Grade 2 teacher
Oakview Academy
Cape
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance student learning experiences.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student understanding and guide instruction.
- Mentored student teachers, providing guidance on effective teaching practices.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development and implementation.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Facilitated small group instruction in reading, math, and writing activities.
- Assessed students' performance through tests, quizzes, projects, and assignments.
Executive Head (Principal) as well as 4-5-year-old class teacher
Curro Holdings
Cape
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with senior leadership to develop long-term operational goals.
- Supported budget planning and resource allocation for new projects and programs.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on best practices in education management.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to enrich student experiences.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards in educational practices and policies.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver high quality results within tight timelines.
- Created reports summarizing progress against organizational goals and objectives.
- Organized and facilitated regular meetings with senior management teams.
- Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Education
B.Ed. - Foundation Phase Teaching
Unisa
Learner Facilitator and Tutor Course -
LEFTNET
Certificate to teach English as a foreign language -
TEFL
Grade 11 & 12 - Certificate in Visual Art and Graphic Design
Cape College
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Performance improvement
- Observational skills
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Cultural sensitivity
Dependants
2
Personal Information
- Health Status: Excellent
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Preschool teacher
Chrysalis Group
03.2023 - 05.2025
Grade 2 teacher
Oakview Academy
07.2022 - 11.2022
Executive Head (Principal) as well as 4-5-year-old class teacher
Curro Holdings
01.2020 - 08.2021
B.Ed. - Foundation Phase Teaching
Unisa
Learner Facilitator and Tutor Course -
LEFTNET
Certificate to teach English as a foreign language -
TEFL
Grade 11 & 12 - Certificate in Visual Art and Graphic Design
Cape College