PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
PERSONAL INFORMATION

Bongekile Agnes Maria Ndabandaba

1st Creative Learning Academy
Snellville,USA
1
Certification
40
years of professional experience

Seasoned leader with a robust track record from Absa, Barclays Bank to pioneering Einsteins in Action Daycare. Expertise in MS Office, adept at community engagement, and excelling in adaptive learning environments. Demonstrated success in coaching, with a flair for fostering leadership qualities in diverse teams.

Work History

Program Manager -Community Access Group

2 Months
Annandale Village | 06.2026 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement program strategies enhancing resident care and engagement.
  • Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather insights, drive decision-making, and foster collaboration across departments.
  • Developed training programs for staff, promoting best practices in program implementation and resident support services.

Direct Support Professional

10 Months
Annandale Village | 10.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Monitored client behaviors and health status, reporting changes to appropriate personnel.
  • Assisted with personal care tasks, fostering dignity and respect for individuals served.
  • Supported clients in daily living activities, enhancing independence and quality of life.

Community Access Professional

11 Months
Annandale Village | 09.2025 - Current

Waiver Program Community Access Professional

Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.

Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Assistant Director

1 Year 10 Months
1st Creative Learning Academy | 10.2024 - Current
  • Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance educational quality and engagement.
  • Mentored teaching staff to improve instructional techniques and classroom management skills.
  • Streamlined operational processes to increase efficiency in daily academy functions.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to design and implement strategic educational programs.

Group Training Instructor - Freelance position

28 Years 5 Months
Virgin Active Fitness Club/Health and Racquette Club | 01.1994 - 06.2022
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.

Early Childhood Development Facilitator

3 Months
Thandulwazi | 02.2022 - 05.2022

Owner/Director

8 Years 3 Months
Einsteins in Action Daycare and Aftercare | 02.2014 - 05.2022
  • Analyzed program outcomes through data-driven approaches, identifying areas for improvement and optimizing service delivery.
  • Oversaw budget management processes, ensuring efficient allocation of resources aligned with program objectives.
  • Established partnerships with community organizations to enhance service offerings and broaden resource accessibility for residents.
  • Mentored junior staff on project management principles, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.

Sales Area Manager

4 Years
Absa, Barclays Bank | 01.1998 - 01.2002

Customer Service Official, Managers Clerk

4 Years
Standard Bank | 01.1994 - 01.1998
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
  • Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.

Field worker (Research on Hygiene issues)

2 Years 1 Month
Human Sciences Research Council | 11.1986 - 12.1988

Education

Level 3 TEFL 120 HRS - Teaching

The TEFL Academy | Online | 09-2023

- Ace Group Fitness Study Program

ACE University | USA | 05-2025

Programme in Grade R Teaching - Early Childhood Education (AECE)

University of South Africa | Pretoria, South Africa | 05-2021

Childcare Management - Early Childhood Education (AECE)

University of South Africa | Pretoria, South Africa | 03-2020

Banking Services Advice - Banking

Milpark Education | Johannesburg, South Africa | 12-2011

Skills

Community Engagement
Training facilitation
Leadership development
Coaching and Mentoring
Program development
Adaptive Learning
MS Office proficiency
Client Relationship Management

Accomplishments

  • Standard Bank - nominated as the best customer service official, had an interview with Isabel Jones (Customer Service Guru)
  • Absa Barclays - Greenstone Branch nominated as the best performing branch in Sales, three times in a row
  • Health and Racquette Club - Represented Durban eastern team in Kimberley and obtained the first position.

Certification

  • Certificate of Completion: Health and Safety: Child Development, Training Date: 2024-10-29, Clock Hours: 6.00
  • Certificate of Completion: Health and Safety: Health and Nutrition, Training Date: 2024-10-29, Clock Hours: 5.00
  • Certificate of Completion: Health and Safety: Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Training Date: 2024-10-29, Clock Hours: 4.00
  • Certificate of Completion: Core Rules: Family Child Care Learning Home Overview 2.0, Training Date: 2022-10-29, Clock Hours: 2.00
  • Certificate of Completion: Fire Safety Safety Training, Training Date: 2024-10-29, Expiration Date: 2026-10-29
  • CPR First Aid Savers, Certification Date: 2024-10-26, Renew by: 2026-10-26, Certificate# 711
  • Professional Development Certificate: Transportation Safety: Keeping Kids Safe in Georgia, Training Date: 2023-03-11, Clock Hours: 2.0

Timeline

Program Manager -Community Access Group

Annandale Village
06.2026 - CurrentRead More

Direct Support Professional

Annandale Village
10.2025 - CurrentRead More

Community Access Professional

Annandale Village
09.2025 - CurrentRead More

Assistant Director

1st Creative Learning Academy
10.2024 - CurrentRead More

Early Childhood Development Facilitator

Thandulwazi
02.2022 - 05.2022Read More

Owner/Director

Einsteins in Action Daycare and Aftercare
02.2014 - 05.2022Read More

Sales Area Manager

Absa, Barclays Bank
01.1998 - 01.2002Read More

Group Training Instructor - Freelance position

Virgin Active Fitness Club/Health and Racquette Club
01.1994 - 06.2022Read More

Customer Service Official, Managers Clerk

Standard Bank
01.1994 - 01.1998Read More

Field worker (Research on Hygiene issues)

Human Sciences Research Council
11.1986 - 12.1988Read More

Milpark Education

Banking Services Advice from Banking
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University of South Africa

Childcare Management from Early Childhood Education (AECE)
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University of South Africa

Programme in Grade R Teaching from Early Childhood Education (AECE)
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The TEFL Academy

Level 3 TEFL 120 HRS from Teaching
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ACE University

from Ace Group Fitness Study Program
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PERSONAL INFORMATION

  • Health Status: Good
  • Criminal Record: None
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Single
Bongekile Agnes Maria Ndabandaba