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Summary

Dedicated and focused who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Seeking a role of increased responsibility and authority.

Skills

Excellent Office Software skills, such as Word, Excel, Database and Power Point etc. Basic research and analytical skills, numerical skills and data manipulation (e.g. promotional campaigns, mailing lists, key contact lists).

Ability to deal with all levels of U.S. government and business representatives and their staff from U.S. with tact and efficiency.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish and Afrikaans

Education
Master of Science: K-12 Studies 2014 Capella University Minneapolis, MA, United States of America
Bachelor of Education: Foundation Stage Education (3-9 years) 2006 University of South Africa (UNISA) Pretoria, South Africa
Certification: Character First 2003 Character First, Character Training Institute Oklahoma City, United States of America
Montessori Pedagogy and Methodology: Early Childhood: Early Childhood (3-6 years) 2002 Montessori Center International London, United Kingdom
Organization and Management Diploma: Human Resources, Bookkeeping and Marketing 1990 Business Management Institute Cape Town, South Africa
Public Relations Certificate 1988 Public Relations Institute Johannesburg, South Africa
Work History
Owner 02/2011 to 07/2014 Montessori Creche and Preschool Vilamoura, Portugal
  • Successfully started a Montessori nursery school for children from 3 months to 4 years of age.
  • In January 2013, partnered with an upmarket, well established preschool in Vilamoura, called "Clube do Bibe", and implemented the Montessori philosophy and methodology in the school.
  • Strengthened the business by leading the implementing of the Montessori classroom programme.
Elementary English Teacher 10/2003 to 05/2006 Cipaticalli Montessori Elementary School Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
  • Instructed up to 12 students individually and in groups from ages 6 to 9 years.
  • Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
Principal / Montessori Directress 06/2002 to 06/2003 Kiddie Planet Montessori School Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Responsible for starting up and managing a new Montessori Preschool for over 85 children from 18 months to 6 years of age.
  • Responsible for employing, managing and motivating 25 staff members.
  • Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed all classrooms instructional Montessori programs.
  • Responsible for setting up standard operating procedures, administrative records, health, safety and nutrition programmes.
Head Directress (Teacher) 05/1998 to 06/2002 Ceria Montessori School Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Responsible for providing and maintaining a prepared environment for children between 3 and 6 years of age.
  • Responsible for encouraging and giving children the opportunity to be spontaneous, and engage in meaningful activities.
  • Planning the term curriculum based on Maria Montessori methodology and philosophy.
Front Office Administrator 09/1996 to 01/1998 Saudi Arabia International School Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Responsible for overseeing daily office operations for staff, students and parents.
  • Composed and drafted all outgoing correspondence and reports to Principal.
  • Using Microsoft Access Database Software created a database fo the school incorporating children's parents, classes, teachers and subjects, payments and including extra mural activities.
  • Responsible for payments and receipts and general administrative duties, including the registration of new students.
Commercial Trade Events Coordinator 12/1995 to 03/1996 American Consulate Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Contracted to assist and coordinate all Commercial Service (CS) programs, Commercial officers and Foreign Service National (FSN) staff.
  • Conducted preliminary research for International Company Profiles (ICPs) and Single Company Promotions (SCPs) and assisted with market research, drafted presentations and reports and provided basic counseling and business assistance to U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) clients.
  • Co-managed matchmaking events and trade delegations by arranging accommodation, transportation, security, cocktail receptions, conference facilities, etc.
  • Responsible for overseeing and conducting programs to promote the export of U.S. products and services, identifying and contacting appropriate decision makers in industry and government offices with the goal of making business matchers or collecting market research on behalf of U.S. client firms, and services as back-up to commercial specialists.

Diplomatic Travel Assistant 05/1992 to 10/1995 American Embassy Maputo, Mozambique
  • Responsible for assisting travelers making travel arrangements including making recommendations, consistent with all travel regulations and post guidance, about travel routes, lodging options, per diem allowances, mixed transport options, etc.
  • Advised USG direct hire staff about their travel related entitlements and ensured that their travel authorizations conformed to the regulations.
  • Coordinated with the Travel Agent/Contractor and Customs & Shipping staff to ensure that travel related permissions/formalities (visas, medical, time, etc) were adhered to.
  • Worked with Travel Agent/Contractor to ensure that tickets were issued for properly approved travel authorizations.
  • Maintained recordkeeping to support validation and research needs, with a focus on softcopy recordkeeping wherever possible.
  • Worked with relevant Management Section staff and maintained appropriate contacts with travel vendors.
  • Coordinated with relevant staff to ensure that the travel needs of Mission visitors (including 100s of VIPs per year) were appropriately serviced.
  • Responsible for drafting and requesting over flight clearances of U.S. aircrafts over Mozambican airspace.
Additional Information
  • Membership of United States Tennis Association - League and Flex League since 2006

  • Membership at Confrerie De La Chaine Des Rotisseurs since 2001
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Montessori Creche and Preschool
  • Cipaticalli Montessori Elementary School
  • Kiddie Planet Montessori School
  • Ceria Montessori School
  • Saudi Arabia International School
  • American Consulate
  • American Embassy

School Attended

  • Capella University
  • University of South Africa (UNISA)
  • Character First, Character Training Institute
  • Montessori Center International
  • Business Management Institute
  • Public Relations Institute

Job Titles Held:

  • Owner
  • Elementary English Teacher
  • Principal / Montessori Directress
  • Head Directress (Teacher)
  • Front Office Administrator
  • Commercial Trade Events Coordinator
  • Diplomatic Travel Assistant

Degrees

  • Master of Science : K-12 Studies 2014
    Bachelor of Education : Foundation Stage Education (3-9 years) 2006
    Certification : Character First 2003
    Montessori Pedagogy and Methodology: Early Childhood : Early Childhood (3-6 years) 2002
    Organization and Management Diploma : Human Resources, Bookkeeping and Marketing 1990
    Public Relations Certificate 1988

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