Mari Blom

Junior Software Developer with practical experience developing full-stack web applications using Python, Django, Django REST Framework, MariaDB, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Docker, and Git. Experienced in authentication, REST API development, relational databases, and technical documentation. Recently completed the HyperionDev Software Engineering Bootcamp in collaboration with Stellenbosch University and eager to contribute to a professional software development team while continuing to grow as a developer.

I bring strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organisational skills developed through several years as an educator. I am dependable, hardworking, consistent, eager to learn, and committed to continuously developing my technical expertise while building clean, maintainable software.

Grade R Teacher at Kleuter Akademie Pre Primêr (2026-01 – Present)

• Plan and deliver engaging educational programmes and activities daily.
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues.
• Demonstrate strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills in managing daily classroom activities.

Founder & Tutor at Independent Tutor Centre (2024-07 – Present)

• Established and currently manage an independent tutoring business.
• Develop personalised learning programmes for each student.
• Manage scheduling, administration, and client communication.

Foundation Phase Teacher at Laerskool Newtonpark (2020-01 – 2024-06)

• Planned and delivered curriculum-based lessons.
• Collaborated with teaching teams.
• Developed excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills.

Software Engineering – HyperionDev Software Engineering Bootcamp (in collaboration with Stellenbosch University) (2026-08)

Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase – Stellenbosch University (2016-01 – 2019-12)

National Senior Certificate in Secondary Education – Hoër Volkskool (2011-01 – 2015-12)