Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional References
Extra-Curricular Activities
Further Comments
Personal Information
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Khanyisile Sibanda

Freelance Writer And Tutor
Midrand,GP
Khanyisile Sibanda

Summary


Talented Tutor offering outstanding communication and problem-solving skills within English and Afrikaans learners of all ages. Fosters positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills.

Specializing in one-on-one instruction, homework assistance and facilitating relations with students, parents and support staff.

2 years experience in tutoring grade 3-5 one-on-one.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
22
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
4
Languages

Work History

Self Employed

Afrikaans Tutor
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.

Self Employed Writer

Creative Writer
01.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Adapted writing style according to project requirements, exhibiting versatility across various industries and formats.
  • Utilized strong editing skills to revise written work for clarity, coherence, and grammatical correctness.
  • Enhanced reader engagement by developing compelling characters and unique storylines in various literary genres.
  • Conducted thorough research before writing, ensuring accuracy and authenticity in all published works.

Education

Varsity College
Waterfall, South Africa

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology And Communication
04.2001

University Overview

Currently studying part time

Christ Church Preparatory School & College
Midrand, South Africa

MATRIC CERTIFICATE from Hospitality Studies, Business Management Studies, Accounting
11-2022

University Overview


  • Extended and focused learning in Hospitality Studies, Business Management Studies, and Accounting
  • GPA: 6 (Grade B)
  • Achieved above a 70% average in English Home Language, Afrikaans FAL and Business Management Studies.
  • Recipient of Cultural Colours for the College Choir, October 2022.
  • College Choir Member, 2018 to 2022

Skills

Skills development

Additional References

Writing:

  • Taine Parker: 076 209 5098, tparker@iie.ac.za
  • Shannon Gibbs-Verne: 067 099 9098 sverne@varsitycollege.co.za sgibbs@varsitycollege.co.za

Tutoring:

  • Valerie: 064 329 0972

Extra-Curricular Activities

  • Writing. (Scripts, poems, short stories, prose)
  • Reading and proof-reading. I offer beta-reading services for free via social media.
  • Performance Arts and Theatre when able.

Further Comments

  • Aspiring author and script writer, with the works to show the talent and creativity within.
  • Willing to work remote, hybrid or in-office.
  • Skilled in leadership, task management, delegation, and research, in addition to writing and tutoring.

Personal Information

  • Age: 20
  • Ethnicity: Black
  • Nationality: South Africa

Accomplishments

  • Increased student's grade average by 12%.
  • Helped student achieve 80%+ on Afrikaans End of Year Exams.

Certification

Spirit of Adventure Leadership Training - May 2022

Timeline

Afrikaans Tutor

Self Employed
03.2023 - Current

Creative Writer

Self Employed Writer
01.2018 - Current

Varsity College

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology And Communication
04.2001

Christ Church Preparatory School & College

MATRIC CERTIFICATE from Hospitality Studies, Business Management Studies, Accounting
11.2022

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