Marilize Van Der Walt

Experience

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  Lone Creek River Lodge

  Nov 2006 - Feb 2007

  Front Office Receptionist

  • Coordinated responsibilities of Front Office department• Managed guest bookings, administration and cash register• Oversaw hotel safety and security checks daily

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  HouseMartin Guesthouse and Print Shop

  Mar 2007 - May 2007

  Front Office Manager and Administrator

  • Managed guest bookings, cash flow, mini bar stocks and meal servings• Administration for guest house, printer shop and archery shop • Client service in print shop

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  ECC English Academy

  May 2007 - Apr 2008

  ESL Teacher

  • Taught English Grammar and Conversational lessons to students ranging from ages 7 to 16.• Completed monthly evaluations and progress reports for each of my students.

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  KidsClub Centum School

  Jun 2008 - Dec 2009

  Kindergarten and ESL Teacher

  • Taught kindergarten classes in English to ages 4 to 7 in the mornings, administering and completing regular student evaluations and progress reports.• Classes included English Grammar lessons, Storybook, Phonics, Math, Science, Art, Cooking and Gym. • Assisted in organizing a school performance and various smaller themed activities, including a Halloween parade and smaller performances for occasions such as Parent’s Day.• Taught English Grammar and Conversational lessons to Elementary school students. Class size ranging from three to ten students. Show less

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  Berkeley Language Institute

  Mar 2010 - Feb 2012

  Kindergarten and ESL Teacher

  • Taught kindergarten lessons including Phonics, Reading, and English Conversation, with specialty subjects such as Math, Science, Social Studies and Gym• Put together a small musical or play starring my students to present to the teachers and other students every three months and assisted in the preparation of various elaborate School Performances for the students’ families throughout the year• Accompanied students on educational field trips • Taught elementary and middle school students in the late afternoon; materials varied between a set curriculum and one I developed myself. Show less

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  Country Garden Group

  Aug 2012 - Nov 2013

  Primary School English Teacher

  • Developed an entire year curriculum based on an IB thematic schedule throughout the school year. • Guided students and fellow teachers in training for English Speech Contests• Provided language training for co-teachers

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  Shunde Jiguan Youeryuan

  Feb 2014 - Jul 2014

  Kindergarten English Teacher

  • Developing and Teaching English Curriculum for entire semester.• Accompanying students and fellow teachers during morning exercises and outdoor activities• Planning and teaching cooking and art lessons.• Taking care of children’s wellbeing during daily routine activities.

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  TutorABC

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

  Language Consultant and Demo Agent

  • Preparing for and teaching English tutoring sessions online• Filing performance feedback for each client as well as technical issues and daily reports• Contact prospective clients and provide a demo experience as part of the company sales team• Multitask teaching, managing technical difficulties and communicating with sales and technical assistance during sessions

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  Cambly Inc.

  Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

  Online English Tutor

  • Prepare and teach English lessons online• Introduce new students to the concept of online language learning• Tailor lessons to varying student concerns and level requirements

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  GVE Online Education Inc.

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

  Online Tutor

  Preparing for and teaching English tutoring sessions online

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  Deerhurst Resort

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Guest Service Agent

  – Performed accurate check-ins and check-outs of guests daily.– Answered phones in a timely and professional manner, made reservations, assigned rooms and executed front office administrative duties.– Delivered mail and messages to other staff members.– Coordinated with bell services, housekeeping and maintenance to ensure flawless guest experiences.– Learned and adhered to fire and emergency safety procedures, ensured guest and staff safety during any emergency situations.

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  YMCA Canada

  Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

  Literacy Instructor (ESL)

  – Collaborated with colleagues and supervisors to outline program guidelines and structure.– Assessed individual student learning needs and developed curriculum accordingly.– Planned and presented lessons, adjusting materials frequently, to continually meet students’ evolving settlement needs.– Evaluated students after each lesson, reporting to coordinators frequently about student progress and challenges.

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  Treetop Trekking

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  Office Administrator / Guide

  – Made reservations, processed payments and provided prospective park guests with all the information they would need before visiting our site.– Met guests as they arrived, ensuring that all required forms were filled out correctly and safety rules and regulations followed closely.– Managed guide schedules and updated them daily; organized staff meetings.– Organized rate, package and activity information for quick reference to sell to guests.– Plan and coordinate guest transportation to the site from nearby resorts.– Managed phone calls and correspondence (e-mails, letters, packages etc.)– Tracked stocks of office supplies and gift shop inventory and placed orders when necessary. Show less

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  YMCA of Sarnia Lambton

  Dec 2017 - Sept 2019

  LINC Instructor

  – Successfully worked within a culturally diverse environment, sensitive to social traditions and political leanings.– Provided language training to newcomers to Canada according to the mandates of the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program and Citizenship and Immigration Canada.– Implemented all aspects of Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) methodology.– Planned and delivered language learning activities that are real-world tasks based on Canadian culture and mannerisms in accordance with LINC classroom themes and the Canadian Language Benchmark Competencies.– Provided continuous formative evaluation, assessment, and feedback to students and collaborated with members of the LINC instructional and administrative team to ensure continuity, accuracy and efficient student advancement.– Maintained daily and monthly attendance records and portfolio evidence of advancement as well as all other student related information. Submitted level completion forms by the timelines stipulated.– Engaged students in level appropriate learning activities designed to strengthen their knowledge of Canadian employment culture and language skills. Show less

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  Edmonton Catholic Schools

  Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

  – Planned curriculum based on students’ needs assessments and environment.– Planned and delivered task based lessons to students through an online platform.– Onboarded new students to an online platform ensuring they were comfortable with using it to learn English, and were able to use all of the integrated functions successfully.– Prepared take-home packages for students to use during online group classes, and during asynchronous learning.– Provided one on one support to students who required extra learning assistance.– Compiled Portfolio Based Language Assessments (PBLA) in accordance with the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).– Prepared end of session progress reports or conference summaries for each student based on their progress through the term.– Participated in collaboration sessions with fellow teachers and exchanged ideas.– Attended a workshop on pronunciation.– Organized and administered reading, writing, listening and speaking assessments with individual students. – Guided small groups of students in focused activities aimed at improving individual language skills.– Provided support to individual students during activities involving the entire class. Show less

  • LINC Instructor - Foundation Level

    Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

  • Classroom Volunteer

    Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
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  Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  Feb 2020 - Sept 2020

  Administrative Clerk

  – Performed data entry for the regional Triage team in Program Activity Tracking for Habitat program. I alleviated a several month backlog that had previously resulted in a delay in service delivery.– Stored, managed and tracked invoices and service agreements.– Provided general administrative support across several teams in the Ontario and Prairie region.– Liaised with designated office manager to organize return to office, including acquiring PPE and setting up safety protocols.– Organized and restructured the physical office space to prepare for an expanding staff compliment in the Edmonton office.– Booked external boardrooms to conduct interviews, meetings and training sessions.– Organized storage of, and retrieval of documents from Iron Mountain.– Responded to requests for data extraction for internal stakeholders.– Communicated with contractors to obtain quotes for necessary office access upgrades and coordinated access to the office for the work to be done.– Arranged travel schedules and made reservations through HRG travel management system.– Ensured technical equipment was in proper working order by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.– Maintained office supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies and placing and expediting orders for supplies.– Attended training for new administrative staff on budgeting, financial reports, financial coding, travel management and requirements, staffing requirements, acting assignments, and weekly reporting requirements. Show less

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  Métis Archival Project (MAP) Research Lab

  Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

  Research Assistant

  – Accurately transcribed and verified archival documents that may be relevant to the genealogical, political and economic interests of the Métis National Council.– Attended database building workshops to identify pertinent information and best practices.– Built database detailing geographic distribution and economic activities of Métis individuals during the 1800s, using transcribed and verified archival materials.– Assisted in new and ongoing digitization and cataloguing projects in accordance with the Métis Archival Project’s standards and guidelines. Show less

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  Edmonton Catholic Schools

  Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

  LINC Instructor - Foundation Level

  – Planned curriculum based on students’ needs assessments and environment.– Planned and delivered task based lessons to students through an online platform.– Onboarded new students to an online platform ensuring they were comfortable with using it to learn English, and were able to use all of the integrated functions successfully.– Prepared take-home packages for students to use during online group classes, and during asynchronous learning.– Provided one on one support to students who required extra learning assistance.– Compiled Portfolio Based Language Assessments (PBLA) in accordance with the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).– Prepared end of session progress reports or conference summaries for each student based on their progress through the term.– Participated in collaboration sessions with fellow teachers and exchanged ideas.– Attended a workshop on pronunciation.– Organized and administered reading, writing, listening and speaking assessments with individual students. – Guided small groups of students in focused activities aimed at improving individual language skills.– Provided support to individual students during activities involving the entire class. Show less

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  Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  Aug 2021 - now

  Administrative Clerk

  – Support effective budget management through coding expenditures correctly, in a timely manner through SAP financial management system.– Produce accurate financial reports and monthly budget projections each month.– Reconcile GAC transactions against bank statements monthly.– Enter purchase orders and contracts in SAP, ensuring that proper documentation is attached.– Assist with onboarding new employees, including arranging for network accounts and e-mail access, acquisition of necessary equipment, and any other aspects that require administrative assistance.– Source, purchase, manage and dispose of material goods in a timely manner following procurement policies and procedures.– Compile travel documents, gain necessary approval, make travel arrangements and complete expense reports for manager’s travel. – Audit travel documents, travel requests and expense claims for other travelers before forwarding for approval. Show less