Phelela Mlamleli

Nurturing, energetic, and highly dependable childcare provider with extensive hands-on experience in child oversight, homework assistance, basic early education support, and daily household organization. Raised in a vibrant extended family environment, I developed a natural fondness and deep passion for child care from an early age by taking care of younger siblings and a large group of baby cousins—managing infants, toddlers, and young children. Combines strong family-oriented caregiving values with professional discipline, structured time management, and excellent administrative skills gained through higher education and private tutoring.

Adaptable, fluent in English, and eager to immerse in European culture while providing dedicated care, structured daily routines, and active support to a European host family.

Family Childcare Provider & Youth Mentor - Extended Family & Private Care - Mthatha & Pietermaritzburg

(2020-01)

• Provided comprehensive daily caregiving and oversight for baby cousins, infants, toddlers, and young children within a large extended family, fostering a safe, loving, and supportive environment.
• Managed complete daily routines including preparing nutritious meals and snacks, feeding, bathing, dressing, and executing consistent naptime/bedtime schedules.
• Organized engaging, age-appropriate educational and developmental activities, including storytelling, indoor crafts, outdoor games, and physical exercise to promote cognitive and social growth.
• Maintained high safety standards during indoor supervision and outdoor activities, ensuring a secure environment at all times.
• Assisted children with basic personal hygiene, clean-up habits, and social etiquette in an encouraging and patient manner.

Private Academic Tutor & Foundational Learning Instructor - Private Tutoring Services - Mthatha, South Africa

(2023-01 - 2026-12)

• Provided structured learning assistance, early literacy training, and homework support for preschool and primary-level young learners.
• Created custom, engaging learning exercises tailored to individual children's learning paces and attention spans.
• Maintained constant, clear communication with parents regarding academic progress, emotional development, and daily schedules.
• Fostered patience, discipline, and positive reinforcement to build confidence and enthusiasm for learning in young students.

Small Business Operator & Meal Logistics Manager - Private Enterprise Operations - Mthatha, South Africa

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

• Managed daily scheduling, grocery purchasing, meal preparation, and strict hygiene standards for a local catering initiative.
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational, time management, and budgeting skills—ensuring smooth daily household and operational routines.

Diploma - Financial Information Systems (NQF Level 6) - Walter Sisulu University (2023-01 - 2026-12)

National Senior Certificate - Grade 12 - Dunveria Secondary School (2022-12)