STEPHANE VENTER
Windhoek, Namibia
Summary
Hardworking and energetic employee enthusiastic about learning the desired field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Admin and Operations
Namib Rage Events
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for large-scale events, including venue selection, catering arrangements, transportation services, and accommodations for guests.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders in order to collaborate effectively on projects leading to successful outcomes.
- Monitored post-event feedback from attendees to identify areas of improvement and implemented changes accordingly in future plans.
- Developed partnerships with local businesses to secure sponsorships, enhancing event funding and visibility.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing high-quality services at competitive rates.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
Aupair
NEDSA
05.2022 - Current
- Used compassionate communication and attentive listening skills to build positive, nurturing relationships with children and families.
- Dressed children appropriately for various weather conditions, ensuring comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, tidy living areas, minimising accident risks and maximising family comfort.
- Performed bedtime routines to exact child needs, maintaining calm, peaceful environments to aid positive sleep habits.
- Cooked and served healthy meals for children and families, paying close attention to dietary requirements.
- Prepared fun, engaging educational activities targeted to specific ages, aiding academic development.
- Ensured safety and security of children at all times, within and outside of home environments.
- Engaged children with games, quizzes and puzzles.
Personal/Private Tutor
Various employers
01.2019 - 04.2022
- For ages 6 - 9 years old : All Subjects
- Prepared students for examinations, performance and assessments, promoting confidence and skill.
- Assisted students of all skill levels in core subjects, including maths and English.
- Assigned exercises relative to students' training needs, providing challenging material to increase skills and knowledge.
- Modelled respect for students' diverse cultures, language skills and experiences to create welcoming environment.
- Identified problem areas in each individual student learning approach to progress their academic development.
- Provided outstanding care and support to students and guided them through stressful examination periods.
Physical Education Teacher
Windhoek Gymnasium Private School Curro Select
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Helped students reach full potential in PE activities by celebrating successes and providing ongoing encouragement.
- Taught game rules and techniques for a variety of sports, including tennis, football, hockey and netball.
- Designed a wide variety of PE lessons for students, creating to ensure students gained full weekly exercise.
- Generated termly reports for parent and student review, updating on progress, grades, development and participation.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet changing needs of classes and individuals.
Teachers Assistant
Windhoek Gymnasium Private School Curro Select
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted teachers to mark homework, grade exams and give feedback for 25 - 100 students.
- Maintained organised and tidy classrooms by helping teachers clear up after lessons.
- Assisted teachers in managing class behaviour using positive reinforcement and rewards schemes.
- Monitored student performance closely to determine extra support required.
- Nurtured trusting student relationships by going extra mile to enhance ongoing support and accommodate individual needs.
- Explained topics in further detail and provided demonstrations to struggling students.
- Helped teachers with daily activities such as correcting homework, sourcing educational supplies and planning lessons.
- Wrote and maintained accurate class records on attendance, progress and test scores.
- Prepared, maintained and used equipment and resources required to meet lesson plans and learning activities.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Foundation Phase Education
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch 2020
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving and conflict management
- Multilingual
- Effectively work with people
- Critical thinker
- Teaching Certification with Early Childhood Education endorsement
- Foundation phase teaching qualification
- Microsoft Excel
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft office
Languages
Afrikaans, English
First Language
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Dutch
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Admin and Operations
Namib Rage Events
06.2023 - Current
Aupair
NEDSA
05.2022 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Windhoek Gymnasium Private School Curro Select
10.2020 - 12.2021
Teachers Assistant
Windhoek Gymnasium Private School Curro Select
10.2020 - 12.2021
Personal/Private Tutor
Various employers
01.2019 - 04.2022
Diploma of Higher Education - Foundation Phase Education
University of Stellenbosch
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