Curriculum Vitae of

Elizna van der Merwe

084-***-****

eliznavandermerwe72gmail.com

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Name Elizna

Surname Van der Merwe

Contact Number 084-***-****

Gender Female

Identity Number 720-***-**** 08 7

Birth Date 1972 / 05 / 29

Residential Address Plaas Uitkyk

Vredendal

Postal Address Posbus 103

Vredendal

Race Caucasian

Marital Status Divorced

Dependants 0

Health Excellent

Criminal Record None

Primary Languages Afrikaans

English

Drivers Licence Code B /8

Country of Residence/Nationality South Africa/n

SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

High School Attended: Touwsrivier High School

Highest Grade Passed: Grade 12 / Matric

Subjects passed: Afrikaans (FIRST LANGUAGE)

English (FIRST LANGUAGE)

Mathematics

Biology

Science

Accounting

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS / ACADEMIC HISTORY

Formal:

- Diploma in Montessori Method of teaching.

- UNISA Piano gr 7

- UNISA Theory gr 5 Informal:

- Certified NOSA officer during period 2000 – 2008

- Various Leadership development courses during retail management career.

- Various workshops offered by the Dept of Education while teaching at Naastdrift Primary. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Teacher (SGB- Position) (current) - Naastdrift Primary School.

Teaching Mathematics, Natural Science and Technology, English FAL and Life skills for Gr 4 -5. Montessori School Owner and teacher / directress (2008-2011)

- Opened, owned and taught in the Montessori method, children 3 months up to and including Grade R.

- After-care and helped Primary School children with homework and learning difficulties. Health and Safety Officer, Bookkeeping, General office and HR manager

(2000 – 2008)

- Earthmoving Company. (Aquadia Weskus Diamante)

Retail Store Manager (1993 – 2000)

- Galaxy Jewellers

- Milady’s

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES, SOCIAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS I can use clichés to describe myself, such as: trustworthy, reliable, loyal, hardworking, team player, outstanding organizing skills, pride myself in punctuality, however above mentioned is true – I’d rather describe myself as follow:

-Resourceful: I am eager, willing and comfortable with teaching myself.

-Inquisitive: I have a thirst for knowledge and willing to learn when given the chance.

-Sociable: People are my passion – the ultimate of my daily needs. I strive for good human relationships getting along well with others which contribute to my excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.

-Competitive: I am not intimidated by a challenge but always willing to help others and meet deadlines set out. Dedicated and enthusiatic.

-Natural leader: I am comfortable in taking control and assisting others whenever I am able to. With all above mentioned I believe I can be a great asset to your company.

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