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Tara Kotze

Tara Kotze

Rijswijk

Summary

I am a calm nature, loving and patient person. I have worked and experienced different fields and have gained knowledge from all of them. I enjoy learning new things and bettering myself. I love working with children and educating the next generation. Challenges excite me. They allow me to come up with out of the box ideas on ways to improve them. I love interacting with people and brainstorming together. I find my strengths to be building rapport and creating empathy with each individual. I also find myself to be a hard worker and fast learner.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Daycare Teacher

Zein International Childcare
06.2023 - Current

As a daycare teacher at Zein International Daycare I provide care, safety and learning for each child that attends. I help each child develop physically and emotionally throughout their time there. In this environment I create a favorable environment for the young children to be able to grow and reach their full potential. I am in a vertical group with children ranging from 3 months old to 4 years old.

My daily tasks consist of providing care for the children, creating activities that improve their development and exposing them to the english language.

I also keep records of all developmental milestones for each individual child.




Montessori Teacher

Montessori Teacher
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Planned and implemented lessons and activities in line with the Montessori philosophy, using approved materials
  • Planned and executed group lessons and classroom activities
  • Observed each child's progress and kept accurate records
  • Worked in a team
  • Dealing with common issues, planned creative lessons and organized future plans
  • Prepared the classroom to be a favourable environment for the students
  • Worked with different individuals in regards to race, age, culture, religion and disability
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for the children

Administrator

Administration
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Organized files and documents in the office to improve document management and accessibility
  • Created and completed invoices for the company
  • Helped the general manager to organized her work and personal schedule

Canine Hydrotherapist

Canine Hydrotherapy
02.2020 - 05.2021
  • Using water therapy and massage techniques to rehabilitate small animals like cats and dogs
  • Providing information to owners on techniques and understanding of the condition
  • Explains procedures and unanswered questions
  • Made appointments and captured data
  • Constant training and course done
  • Working in a team
  • Provide empathy to anxious or worried owners
  • Gathered and analysed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians
  • Captured all patients' information and treatment for each session

Education

Bachelors of Social Science - Applied Psychology

South African College of Applied Psychology

National Diploma - Early Childhood Development

Montessori Centre South Africa
11.2020

Fast Track Certificate -

Canine Hydrotherapy
01.2018

Skills

  • Patience
  • Calm nature
  • Empathy
  • Communication skills
  • Listening skills
  • Eager to learn
  • Improvement
  • Teamwork

Languages

English
Afrikaans

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hiking
  • Animals
  • Exercise
  • Cooking
  • Music
  • Trying new things

Timeline

Daycare Teacher

Zein International Childcare
06.2023 - Current

Montessori Teacher

Montessori Teacher
01.2022 - 03.2023

Administrator

Administration
01.2021 - 11.2021

Canine Hydrotherapist

Canine Hydrotherapy
02.2020 - 05.2021

National Diploma - Early Childhood Development

Montessori Centre South Africa

Fast Track Certificate -

Canine Hydrotherapy

Bachelors of Social Science - Applied Psychology

South African College of Applied Psychology
Tara Kotze