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Marietjie Willemse

Sasolburg

Summary

Empathetic board certified Psychologist and Health Counselor highly accomplished in counseling, crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning. Sophisticated professional with experience applying wide-ranging knowledge base to accurately diagnose and treat patient' disorders. Genuine and accommodating individual certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) paired with 13 years of vast experience assisting clients in need of emotional and psychological support. Exceptionally well-versed in arranging and facilitating counseling sessions and implementing and assessing treatment goals. Working knowledge of therapeutic modalities such as anger management and grief counseling.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychologist

Self
01.2015 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Organised and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Lecturer (Contract)

North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus
06.2008 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for lecturing various pre-graduate modules in psychology, industrial psychology and labour relations.
  • Co-supervisor to Honors student.
  • Responsible for all assessments pertaining to above mentioned modules
  • Assist in recruitment and selection for various pre- and post-graduate courses.
  • Assist in psychometric testing and assessment center.
  • Developed and facilitated conflict and anger management programs.
  • Career guidance based on performance for junior employees
  • Mentoring and providing learning support for junior students
  • Employee wellness program development and facilitation.
  • Collaborated with faculty to create meaningful learning experiences.
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
  • Used PowerPoint technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
  • Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
  • Participated in meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
  • Created instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
  • Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
  • Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
  • Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
  • Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.

Lead Psychologist

Guidepost
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Clinical Process Development.
  • Responsible for development and facilitation of wellbeing programs.
  • Consolidate and report on patient journey analysis data (e.g Interpreting disengagement, couching style analysis of coaches and social style/communication style trend analysis).
  • Timely identification, assessment of employee barriers to wellbeing in order to provide professional assistance, support and coaching.
  • Coaching and mentoring of meta-coaches / managers.
  • Data analysis of clinical trends to inform and ensure quality delivery by employees to people living with diabetes.
  • Develop and deliver solutions which contribute to business results and improve competitiveness.
  • Provide input into training and development of new employees.
  • Assist in recruitment and selection of new employees.
  • Participate in and maintained expert networks with stakeholders.
  • Application of collaborative and consultative approach to meet business needs.
  • Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
  • Cooperated with other professionals to devise improvements and discuss treatment innovations.
  • Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualised courses of treatment.
  • Implemented sound, peer-reviewed methodologies and interventions to foster psychological health.
  • Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
  • Disseminated reports and briefings for program management and to drive patient care improvements.
  • Applied psychological knowledge to interpret observation results.
  • Presented implementation guides outlining interventions focused on various specific issues.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
  • Identified psychological, emotional or behavioural issues using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
  • Counselled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behaviour to improve personal adjustment.
  • Led psychoeducational classes, workshops and seminars.

Psychologist-Specialist Behaviour Transformation

Sasol Group Services
05.2012 - 12.2014
  • Provide inputs into behaviour transformation execution plan based on Sasol SHE Excellence Approach.
  • Behavioural observations and feedback on safety climate in different business units.
  • Manage implementation of behaviour transformation execution plan aligned with set targets.
  • Consolidate and report on behaviour transformation data (e.g Interpreting incident trend analysis; safety culture trend analysis).
  • Consistently develop and deliver solutions which contribute to business results and improve competitiveness.
  • Ensure appropriate content and high-standard quality of interventions/training.
  • Participate in and maintained expert networks.
  • Coaching and mentoring of construction supervisors and safety managers.
  • Application of collaborative and consultative approach which consistently met business needs.
  • Professional planning and execution of pro-active safety interventions.
  • Timely identification, assessment of employee barriers to performance in order to provide professional assistance, support and coaching.
  • Assisting in incident investigations in order to formulate behavioural causes of incidents.
  • Communication of expertise – best practices and continuously evaluates processes, identify opportunities and recommend adjustments.
  • Influence leadership to create safe working environments for their respective businesses.
  • Build and sustain positive internal and external stakeholder relationships.
  • Benchmark against safety psychology best-practices to provide value-adding support to business as and when required.
  • Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts with insights on Psychological and Safety conditions.
  • Presented implementation guides to management outlining interventions focused on various specific issues.

Senior Teacher

Department of Education, Free State & Gauteng
01.2003 - 12.2008
  • Subject teacher (English HL, Technology, English FAL, Arts and Culture, Humanity Studies).
  • Collaborated with parents and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Established and enforced rules of behaviour to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
  • Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behaviour.
  • Organised classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardised examinations.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organisation.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.

Vice Principal & Senior Educator

Department Of Correctional Services, Gauteng & Free State
08.1994 - 12.1999
  • Manage school budget.
  • Compile school and exam schedules.
  • Organise sport, cultural events and motivational speakers.
  • Daily correspondence with external examination boards and teaching departments.
  • Day to day running of school, electronic updating of student records and custodial duties.
  • Subject teacher (English FAL, Afrikaans, Geography).
  • Editor of regional newsletter.
  • Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
  • Acted as vice principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
  • Enforced disciplinary policy for both students and faculty.
  • Monitored student behaviour and enforced discipline policies.
  • Oversaw scheduling, orientation and other support areas.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behaviour modification.
  • Led meetings to gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff's positive interaction with students and families.
  • Maintained records for school, district, state and national requirements.
  • Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs, and lessons.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimise education effectiveness.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
  • Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
  • Counseled students about rules and policies during school hours.

Acting Principal

Welpies Pre-Primary School
01.1993 - 07.1994
  • Management of teachers’ performance.
  • Organise fundraising and social events.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behaviour modification.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for staff.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimise education effectiveness.
  • Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
  • Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
  • Collaborated with school board to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote safe and productive learning environment.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.

Education

PhD - Psychology

North-West University
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
2018

MA - Industrial Psychology

North-West University
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
2012

BA Honours - Industrial Psychology

North-West University
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
2010

Nat’l. Dip. Higher Education -

University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria, South Africa
1992

BA Psychology & English -

Pretoria University
Pretoria, South Africa
1991

Matriculation -

Hartbeespoort High School
Hartbeespoort, South Africa
1988

Skills

  • Computer Skills - Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Power Point
  • Mentorship, Coaching Skills and Cultural Awareness
  • Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Psychological Interventions and Mental Health Care
  • Counseling, Crisis Situations and Group Therapy
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Flexible, Adaptable and Self-Motivated
  • Organisation and Time Management
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Written Communication
  • Emotional Awareness

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of Virtual Scenarios to create Effective Learning.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop patient journey tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved patient compliance to diabetes treatment management through effectively helping with barrier identification.

Certification

  • Organisational Psychology - Independent Practice, HPCSA - Ongoing

Publications, Posters and Presentations

  • Willemse, M., Deacon, E. (2015). Experiencing a sense of calling: The influence of meaningful work on teachers’ work attitude. South African Journal of Industrial Psychology, 41(1)
  • Willemse, M., Deacon, E., & Segal, D. (2018).
  • Willemse, M., & Deacon, E (2018). Understanding young adult’s adjusting to diabetes management behaviour: Multi-methods approach. Journal of Social Science & Medicine, 3(7)
  • Willemse, M., Deacon, E & Segal, D. (2018). Life stories managing chronic illness: Young adults’ lived experiences with type 1 diabetes. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 28(4): 336-339
  • Willemse, M., Deacon, E. Using case study method within a multi-methods approach to evaluate the conceptual model of the psychosocial variables influencing diabetes management and psychological well- being of young adults. Under review
  • Willemse, M. Diabetes management behaviours and meaning-making: The young adult’s sense making process of living with type 1 diabetes. African Positive Psychology Conference, Potchefstroom, South Africa (7 April 2018)

Timeline

Lead Psychologist

Guidepost
09.2019 - 08.2021

Psychologist

Self
01.2015 - Current

Psychologist-Specialist Behaviour Transformation

Sasol Group Services
05.2012 - 12.2014

Lecturer (Contract)

North-West University Vaal Triangle Campus
06.2008 - 12.2021

Senior Teacher

Department of Education, Free State & Gauteng
01.2003 - 12.2008

Vice Principal & Senior Educator

Department Of Correctional Services, Gauteng & Free State
08.1994 - 12.1999

Acting Principal

Welpies Pre-Primary School
01.1993 - 07.1994

PhD - Psychology

North-West University

MA - Industrial Psychology

North-West University

BA Honours - Industrial Psychology

North-West University

Nat’l. Dip. Higher Education -

University of South Africa (UNISA)

BA Psychology & English -

Pretoria University

Matriculation -

Hartbeespoort High School

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