Fatima Smith
@fatimasmith
Experienced preschool teacher and customer-focused sales professional who thrives in fast-paced teams.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a reliable, fast-learning professional with 6 years of diverse experience across retail customer service and early childhood education. I’m known for being kind, steady under pressure, and strong at communication—whether managing customer queries, handling cash-ups, or supporting children with care and learning.
In my most recent roles, I managed a class of 14 toddlers (ages 3 months–32 months), developed lesson plans and reading sessions, and supported potty training with daily parent feedback. I also bring practical admin and service experience from handling invoices, reception duties, data entry, and point of sale support—so I can adapt quickly, stay organized, and contribute wherever I’m needed.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Babysitter
Babysitting
Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Cared for children during evenings and weekends. Engaged children with creative and educational play.
Primary School Tutor
Johannesburg
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Provided exam preparation and academic support to students. Created personalized study plans and produced revision material.
Preschool Teacher
Prestige Baby & Kidz Academy
Jun 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 6 months)
Managed a class of 14 toddlers (ages 3 months–32 months). Developed lesson plans with reading and motor skills activities, provided daily parent feedback, and assisted with potty training.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Prestige Baby & Kidz Academy
Oct 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 6 months)
Supported teachers with classroom and admin tasks. Took attendance, changed diapers, helped with learning activities, and prepared art and learning materials.
Sales Assistant
Evolution Vape
Mar 2019 - Jun 2019 (3 months)
Performed weekly inventory and monthly stock takes. Managed in-store and phone customer queries, handled cash-ups and daily banking, and supported store opening/closing and alarm codes.
Salon Apprentice
Innovation Hair Design
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 6 months)
Assisted stylists with clients and cleaned stations. Maintained hygiene standards by sterilizing tools and built client rapport to ensure comfort.
Waitress
Fisherman’s Deck
Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 6 months)
Provided fast, friendly service to guests. Assisted with event set up and maintained cleanliness of the work area.
Sales Admin Assistant
Cayenne Sport
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 6 months)
Processed invoices and completed general administration tasks. Managed reception duties and filing, and supported the sales team with data entry.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Online Teaching (Part-Time)
Online Teaching (Part-Time studies), Teaching
2023 -
Studying online teaching part-time from 2023 to 2025.
Prestige Baby & Kidz Academy
Early Childhood Development Certificate, Early Childhood Development
2021 -
Earned an Early Childhood Development certificate from Prestige Baby & Kidz Academy in 2021.
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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