FIKILE TALLITAH HLEBELA

• Dedicated and passionate educator with
• 30+ years of experience
• In
• Home Economics, Life Orientation, and English
• specializing in
• Hospitality, food production, and consumer studies
• . Skilled in tailoring curricula for diverse learners, including those with
• Special needs
• and implementing differentiated instruction to enhance student engagement. Strong leadership background with
• Mentorship, student coaching, and extracurricular program management
• Experience.
• Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.
• Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

• Hospitality & Food Production: 19+ years teaching meal preparation, catering, budgeting, and consumer education.
• Special Needs Education: Expertise in differentiated instruction, individualized lesson planning, and DCAPS adaptation.
• Practical Training & Life Skills Mentorship: Coaching students in hygiene, consumer rights, financial literacy, and job readiness.
• Extracurricular Development: Sports coaching, leadership mentoring, and event coordination experience.
• Technology Proficiency: Strong command of MS Office, digital lesson planning, and assessment tools.

• Academic Transcripts & Qualifications
• SACE Certificate
• ID, Matric Certificate, and Testimonials

• Master’s Diploma in HR Management, University of Johannesburg, 12/01/98
• Secondary Teacher’s Diploma, Hoxane College, 12/01/90
• SACE Registered Educator, Include certification number if available
• NRSO Clearance Certificate, Certified copy attached
• Extensive Experience in Special Needs Education, Life Skills Coordinator with a focus on individualized student development, School-Based Support Team (SBST) Member, assisting learners with intellectual disabilities
• DCAPS Expertise, Adapting lesson plans to meet specialized education requirements
• Strong Background in Hospitality & Food Production

Passionate about food preparation and hospitality, I enjoy catering as a creative and fulfilling hobby. With a keen eye for presentation and quality, I specialize in planning and executing meals for small gatherings and events. My experience in home economics and food production allows me to create well-balanced, nutritious, and visually appealing dishes while ensuring efficiency and professionalism in service.