Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Teaching Philosophy
References
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NIKKITA PILLAY

NIKKITA PILLAY

Durban

Summary

🌟 Professional Profile

Dynamic and passionate PGCE graduate with real classroom experience in EMS and Business Studies. Known for building strong connections with learners, creating engaging, learner-centered lessons, and bringing a fresh, energetic approach to teaching. Dedicated to nurturing confident, critical thinkers and helping young people reach their full potential. Ready to bring enthusiasm, creativity, and heart to every lesson.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Teacher

Pinetown Girls High School
Durban
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills by posing open-ended questions during lessons.
  • Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
  • Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
  • Adapted lesson content for students with special needs to ensure inclusive education.
  • Prepared teaching materials and visual aids to support lesson objectives.
  • Facilitated group discussions among students on relevant topics.
  • Encouraged positive relationships between students by promoting collaboration within groups.
  • Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.

Branch Compliance Officer

HBZ Bank Ltd
Durban
10.2017 - Current
  • Handle customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and account opening documentation.
  • Ensure client documents are compliant with FICA.
  • Submit information to Compliance for review or SARs (Suspicious Activity Reports).
  • Report any red flags (e.g. transactions inconsistent with a client’s profile).
  • Report cash transaction thresholds (e.g. above R25,000) in line with FIC guidelines.
  • Identify and report unusual transactions.
  • Adhere to AML and fraud prevention procedures.

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate - Education

Varsity College
Durban, South Africa
05-2024

Certificate - First Aid

National Ocupational Safety & Health Consultancy
Durban, South Africa
09-2021

Bachelor of Commerce - HR Management

Oval International
Durban, South Africa
04-2014

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Student assessment
  • Curriculum development
  • Educational technology
  • Time Management
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Achieved outstanding results when completing my PGCE, was invited to join the Golden Key International Honour Society

Certification

  • SACE Certificate - Reg No: 12792272
  • Police Clearance Certificate

Teaching Philosophy

🌱 Motto

"Teach to inspire. Lead with heart. Grow with purpose."

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Teacher

Pinetown Girls High School
07.2023 - 09.2023

Branch Compliance Officer

HBZ Bank Ltd
10.2017 - Current

Post-Graduate Certificate - Education

Varsity College

Certificate - First Aid

National Ocupational Safety & Health Consultancy

Bachelor of Commerce - HR Management

Oval International

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