Oscar Sithole
Student Advisor
Pretoria
Summary
Insightful and discerning student advisor, committed to helping students strategically navigate educational environments. Informs students of qualification requirements, academic rules and policies and responds empathetically to concerns and questions. Manages workshops to facilitate student success and cooperates with other student services and faculty to support information exchange. Academically-astute Student Advisor with superior listening and counseling skills. Understands academic offerings and occupational outlooks and guides students in making wise, life-impacting decisions. Coaches students on how to succeed academically and socially and offers support in emergencies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student Advisor
The Student Hub Online Pty Ltd.
Cape Town
01.2022 - Current
- Assisting students as they progress through their academic journey, from student registration, orientation, to graduation.
- Advising students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Pointing students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available on campus.
- Encouraging students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Assisting students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Providing resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Helping students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Carring a wide range of data entry/processing and student support duties. Sound knowledge and practical experience of the college management system.
Student Peer Mentor
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, Hatfield
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Supporting younger peers through one-on-one sessions, determining aspirations, setting goals and working through challenges.
- Sharing information about student life, academic offerings and healthy decision making with peer mentees.
- Sharing resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Maintaining impeccable grade point average and provided exceptional tutoring across each respective subject of discipline.
- Meeting mentee formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support.
- Assessing students' knowledge, comprehension, and study habits to track progress and set realistic goals.
- Passionately and voluntary preparing final year students for the working environment, and provide both academic and career development guidance and coaching.
Assessment Coordinator
Department of Basic Education
Nelspruit
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Assessed grade 4 learners in their home language, and grade 6 learners in English.
- Monitored testing sites and regulation adherence.
- Performed data capturing/processing, and data verification, authentication and quality assurance
- Stayed up to date on current assessment trends and laws.
- Monitored testing sights and regulation adherence.
Field Data Collector
University of Pretoria
Pretoria
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Conducted surveys and documented all responses.
- Collected qualitative data and field information at various locations from commercial and middle-scale farmers.
- Gathered and submitted observational information in addition to required data points.
- Transcribed field notes and interview notes and communicated results.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader
North-West University
Mafikeng
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Reviewed Psychology (2018), Sociology (2018), Development Studies (2019) and History (2020) class material with students to support discovery of correct answers to problems.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Led tutoring workshops for groups of students with related tutoring needs.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
Education
Master of Social Science - Development Studies
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, Hatfield, South Africa 02.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Social Science Honours - Development Studies
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, Hatfield, South Africa 02.2021 - 01.2022
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - History, Life Orientation And Geography
North-West University
Mafikeng, South Africa 02.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
North-West University
Mafikeng, South Africa 02.2017 - 12.2019
Skills
High Level of Computer Proficiency (MicroSoft Office, Outlook, and MS Planner)
Assertive interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Consultation
Innovative and Creative
Decision-Making and Conflict Resolution
Scrupulous and Attentive to Detail
Strong ethic, Diligent, and Resilient with Strong Fortitude
Hobbies
Tutoring, life coaching, community outreach programmes, and libraries, sports (soccer and cricket).
Timeline
Master of Social Science - Development Studies
University of Pretoria
02.2023 - 08.2024
Student Advisor
The Student Hub Online Pty Ltd.
01.2022 - Current
Student Peer Mentor
University of Pretoria
01.2022 - 12.2022
Assessment Coordinator
Department of Basic Education
08.2021 - 10.2021
Field Data Collector
University of Pretoria
03.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Social Science Honours - Development Studies
University of Pretoria
02.2021 - 01.2022
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - History, Life Orientation And Geography
North-West University
02.2020 - 01.2021
Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader
North-West University
03.2018 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
North-West University
02.2017 - 12.2019