Khona Ndaba
Early Child Development Teacher
About
I am a very dedicated person, I take pride in any task I work on; I am a team player with great interpersonal skills. I pay attention in every detail as my work demands me to focus all the time. I can work under minimal supervision and produce absolute best results.
Working as a cashier has taught me to be a very patient person. Working with different kinds of people has improved my listening and communication skills. I am willing to learn and consider myself an asset because I trust in my abilities of being innovative and being a team player.
I am always ready for new challenges and ready to contribute my positive outcomes in new endevours. I can work under pressure and still produce the required results as expected from me by my employer.
Experience
Early Child Development Teacher - Neophyte Educare
(2020-01)
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
EPWP (Early Child Development) - City of Cape Town
(2019-05 - 2019-09)
Reason for leaving: Contract ended.
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
Security Guard - Arm Security (SARS)
(2011-09 - 2013-04)
Reason for leaving: Contract ended.
- Patrol the premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
- Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Security Guard - Telesafe Security (SARS)
(2011-07 - 2011-08)
Reason for leaving: Contract ended.
Education
National Senior Certificate - Welkom College (2005)
Security Grade ECD - Small Business Institution (2007)