Lerato Mlahleki
Johannesburg
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong interpersonal skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. A good listener and leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Foreign Language Teacher
API
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
- Tailored classes to students' learning styles by designing engaging and informative activities specific to needs.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
Improvement District Project – Editor
Boundless City
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Editing and proof reading all materials for the project facilitated by
- Boundless City
- Contact Reference: alex@boundlesscity.com
Writing Consultant
Wits Writing Centre, University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
07.2018 - 12.2021
- My role included assisting students with their critical thinking and writing skills
- Assisted students in learning how to structure and edit drafts of their work
- Our approach at the Writing Centre is based on the belief that ‘writing as a practice’ helps us think and reason
- Contact Reference: +27(0)11 717 4125
Sociology department Tutor
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
07.2018 - 11.2021
- Assisted students to understand their course material adequately through facilitating activities that enhance learning
- Graded student work and provided feedback to assist students in better understanding the course content and developing auxiliary skills
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
- Provided extra academic support to students who requested it
- Contact Reference: +27 (0)11 717 4125
Writing Fellow
Wits Writing Centre, University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Assisted lecturers of various courses with designing and facilitating writing intensive activities, in order to assist students, develop critical thinking skills and to express their thoughts well and in the manner they intend to
- During this period at the Writing Centre, I was privileged to be included in a joint publication by Stellenbosch Publications in Linguistics titled ‘Writing in simultaneity’
- I also presented some of my experiences and findings as a panelist at the first Wits Writing Indaba in 2019
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
- Contact Reference: +27(0)11 717 4125
Assistant Course Coordinator
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Identity and Society Course in Sociology, Provided assistance to the course convenor
- This included the collation of marks, facilitating tutor training courses and ensuring that tutors followed the appropriate guidelines for assessing student work
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Contact Reference: +27(0)11 717 4424
Project Coordinator
Infundo Consulting
Johannesburg
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Screening of applications and selecting successful candidates
- Liaised between teams to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Guiding applicants from start to end
- Organizing 'meet up' dates between coaches and scholarship recipients
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Communicating with school principals in Alexandra to ascertain needs of students and training of staff to build their capacity.
Education
BA Honours Degree - Economic Sociology Graduated
University of Witwatersrand
01.2016 - 12.2016
BA Undergraduate Degree - Industrial Sociology and Economics
University of Witwatersrand
02.2011 - 04.2015
Skills
Improvement initiatives
Writing & creativity
Listening & speaking
Analyses
Facilitation
Timeline
Foreign Language Teacher
API
03.2022 - 12.2023
Improvement District Project – Editor
Boundless City
01.2021 - 01.2021
Writing Consultant
Wits Writing Centre, University of Witwatersrand
07.2018 - 12.2021
Sociology department Tutor
University of Witwatersrand
07.2018 - 11.2021
Writing Fellow
Wits Writing Centre, University of Witwatersrand
07.2018 - 03.2021
Assistant Course Coordinator
University of Witwatersrand
07.2018 - 12.2018
Project Coordinator
Infundo Consulting
06.2016 - 01.2018
BA Honours Degree - Economic Sociology Graduated
University of Witwatersrand
01.2016 - 12.2016
BA Undergraduate Degree - Industrial Sociology and Economics
University of Witwatersrand
02.2011 - 04.2015