Happiness Sithole (ESL Teacher)
Durban
Summary
Dedicated and motivated aspiring English teacher with a bachelor's degree in social work and an accredited TEFL certification. Ten years of professional social work experience, including over seven years working with children, bring valuable and transferable skills to the teaching profession. Background in social work provides unique insights and a strong foundation for fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Literature Teacher Assistant (Volunteer)
Pinetown HRD Satellite Centre
06.2023 - Current
- Tutored students between the ages of 14 to 16 years who struggled with course material.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, cooperation, and open communication among students.
- Developed engaging activities, such as debates or group projects, to foster collaboration and active learning among students.
- Assessed student performance using a variety of evaluation tools like quizzes, presentations, written assignments, and exams.
- Incorporated current events into lesson plans to promote students' engagement.
Probation Officer
Durban Services Office (stationed at Durban Magistrate's Court)
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Worked with children offenders between the ages of 14-18 years as well as adult offenders
- Conducted psycho-social assessments and recidivism risk on children for preliminary court appearances
- Delivered evidence-based intervention programs that drove positive behavior change in both children and adult probationers
- Authored presentence and pretrial reports, providing expert testimony in court
- Coordinated tailored rehabilitation programs for substance abusers and sexual offenders.
Qualified Social Worker
Excelsior Place of Safety
04.2013 - 11.2020
- Worked with children aged 14-18 years old.
- Led individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
- Increased school attendance rates through collaboration with teachers, therapists and families to address barriers to success
- Improved children's well-being by developing individualized care plans and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between children and family members.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as anger management and social skills.
Education
TEFL CERTIFICATION -
TEFL UNIVERSAL
05.2024
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - SOCIAL WORK, Pychology
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL
DURBAN04.2013
Skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Cultural adaptability
- Time management
- Case planning and management
- Program planning and implementation
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Power Point
- Classroom management
- Conflict Resolution
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Personal Information
Driving License: Code (C1)
Accomplishments
- Accreditation and sucessfully implementation of two Diversion Programs; Substance Abuse and Sexual Offender's Programme
- Awarded with Certificate of Apreciation for dedicated and committed Social Worker to service delivery (March 2023)
Certification
- Certified and registered Social Worker in South Africa with South African Council for Social Services Proffessions (SACSSP)- Registration Number 10-33706
- Problem Solving and Decision Making Certificate
- Victim Empowerment Certificate
References
- References available upon request.
Timeline
English Literature Teacher Assistant (Volunteer)
Pinetown HRD Satellite Centre
06.2023 - Current
Probation Officer
Durban Services Office (stationed at Durban Magistrate's Court)
12.2020 - 05.2023
Qualified Social Worker
Excelsior Place of Safety
04.2013 - 11.2020
TEFL CERTIFICATION -
TEFL UNIVERSAL
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - SOCIAL WORK, Pychology
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL