Valuable experience in operations, systems thinking and customer communication within a fast-paced education environment - werkgeversreview Administrative Executive bij EduEdge Learning Hub

My time as an intern at EduEdge is one which I am immensely grateful for. My internship journey was filled with many growth opportunities and allowed me to develop holistically both professionally and personally. My positive experience nonetheless would not be possible if it were not for the guidance of patient teachers and mentors who were willing to provide help whenever we faced roadblocks along the way. As the title of this reflection suggests, my internship experience is best captured by the phrase: teaching to learn, learning to teach. The opportunity to engage in hands-on teaching experience has been instrumental in my development and understanding of the teaching profession. My position as a co-teacher allowed me avenues of experimentation and learning in a safe environment under the tutelage of my mentors, while also being able to interact with students from the perspective of an educator. In this sense, I had the privilege of being both a learner and a teacher.

The workload might get heavy at times with submissions from different subject levels overlapping alongside other projects such as crafting the Canva video slides. This heavy workload might also inevitably mean that I would have to make sacrifices in my personal life in order to ensure that the given task at hand is done before the deadline. However, with difficulty comes the opportunity for growth and I believe that this pushed me to build better time management skills.

EduEdge is an environment where I feel like I’m constantly growing, both personally and professionally. The management and team really invest in you and encourage you to take on responsibilities that push you beyond your comfort zone. One of the things that stands out to me the most is how supportive the environment is. There's zero office politics here, which is rare and refreshing. Everyone, from the leadership to the team, genuinely wants to see you succeed and grow. When I first joined, I made my fair share of mistakes, but instead of being judged, I was guided. The focus here isn’t on competing with others; it’s on personal development and working together as a team to help our students succeed. It’s a place where you own your growth & progression and I really appreciate that. The work from home flexibility is also a major plus. We get to plan our schedules, especially on non-class days, which helps me manage my workload better and avoid unnecessary commuting. It’s a nice balance between structure and flexibility.

The workload can be a bit intense, especially during peak periods. It’s important to stay organised and on top of things, but the learning curve can be steep at the start. That said, once you get the hang of it, the systems in place really help keep things manageable. Working in education means your hours might be a bit different compared to other industries, especially if you're used to having weekends off. It’s a bit of an adjustment, but with good time management, it’s definitely doable.