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Palesa Selepe

Officer In The Academic Language And Literacy Development
Phuthaditjhaba

Summary

I am highly motivated, focused on achieving results, and passionate about exceeding expectations. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities and can adapt to diverse environments. Well recognized repeatedly for meticulous attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the capacity to work successfully independently and as part of a team. An officer devoted to lifelong education and self-improvement always looks for new experiences to broaden one's horizons intellectually and professionally.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Officer

University of the Free State: Centre for Teaching and Learning (Academic Language and Literacy Development)
2020.01 - Current

    Administration Duties

    • Coordinate ALLD QQ timetable in collaboration with faculties and ALLD coordinators
    • Coordinate, monitor and control student intake in collaboration with faculties and ALLD coordinators
    • Coordinate student enrollment into groups and monitor and manage changes throughout the year
    • Develop, design and implement mark templates
    • Acquire all marks
    • Verify completed mark templates for faultlessness
    • Upload and submit marks on BB Gradecentre and PeopleSoft Gradebook
    • Manage students' final marks
    • Prepare and administer mark files
    • Keep records of facilitators' contracts, students' information, marks, assignments and assessments
    • File documents
    • Organize meetings
    • Order office equipment
    • Order textbooks for the following year and distribute them amongst facilitators for different courses
    • Facilitate and arrange copying of study guides, tests, and evaluation forms and collect and distribute amongst facilitators of different courses
    • Logistical travel arrangements of the ALLD QQ team Assist in the recruitment of facilitators
    • Could you facilitate the completion of facilitator contracts in accordance with HR policies
    • Facilitate and arrange facilitator training, dates, venue bookings, copies, budget and procurement.
    • Facilitate the administrative process regarding sick leave
    • Administer and facilitate Ad Hoc Salary claims
    • Administer and facilitate all financials of ALLD QQ
    • Make notes and minutes during ALLD meetings.
    • Assist in gathering of yearly reports.
    • Leadership

      • Manage and assign tasks to the assistant officer, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and deadlines.
      • Act as a point of contact between senior management and the assistant officer, facilitating communication and managing expectations.
      • Provide clear instructions and guidance on tasks, projects, and priorities.

Academic Literacy Assistant for GENL1408

University of the Free State: Centre for Teaching and Learning (Academic Language and Literacy Development)
  • Plan and present English Literacy LESSONS to language speakers
  • Handle general student enquiries
  • Attend compulsory training sessions
  • Assist in developing better teaching strategies
  • Managing the writing process through marking and developing receptive and productive skills
  • Identifying student's errors and providing oral and written feedback
  • Assist in compiling and posting marks or student communication on blackboard
  • Compile and oversee lesson plans, class attendance and marks
  • Communicate with facilitator through various communication platforms
  • Oversee attendance of facilitators
  • Invigilate tests
  • Assist in coordinating literacy modules in the Unit for Language Development
  • Assisting in class and assessment moderation
  • Help administrate Mreader
  • Assist in taking notes during facilitator lesson discussions.

Academic Literacy Assistant for EALH,EALE and EALN1508 Modules

University of the Free State: Centre for Teaching and Learning (Academic Language and Literacy Development)
  • Responsible for Classroom assessment and marking
  • Ensure proper oral and written communication with students
  • Assist students with online components within the literacy course
  • Administer student mark records, attendance and administrative tasks in relation to facilitating
  • Maintain sensitivity towards students who experience problems
  • Keep a schedule and meet deadlines
  • Attend training sessions.

Teaching Assistant

University of the Free State: Centre for Teaching and Learning (UFSS)
  • Facilitating and assisting with Learning Experiences
  • Making online assessments
  • Writing weekly reports
  • Attending weekly meetings
  • Attending bi-annual training.

Education

Bachelor of Education Honours with specialisation in Curriculum studies -

University of The Free State
Free State
2021.01 - Current

Post Graduate Diploma in Education -

University of The Free State
Free State
2020.01 - 2020.04

Bachelor of Commerce General Management -

University of The Free State
Free State
2015.01 - 2015.04

High School Qualification -

Witteberg Hoerskool
Bethlehem, Free State

Skills

Critical Thinking

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Accomplishments

  • Presented at the South African Association for Academic Literacy Practitioners in 2022
  • University of the Free State: Treasurer General SRC (2015-2016)
  • Participated in the CANSA Relay for Life Project at UFS in 2013
  • Sub-council of the Day Residence for off-campus students holding the portfolio of Social
  • Participated in the F1 Leadership for Change program in 2012
  • Participated in the Global Leadership Summit held at UFS in June 2012

References

  • Mr MD Nkutha, 061 376 2070, 051 505 1368, nkutham@ufs.ac.za
  • Ms NN Mngadi, 068 693 8628, 058 718 5026, mngadinn@ufs.ac.za
  • Mrs LZN Martin, 067 662 6715, 058 718 5140, martinlzn@ufs.ac.za

Timeline

Bachelor of Education Honours with specialisation in Curriculum studies -

University of The Free State
2021.01 - Current

Officer

University of the Free State: Centre for Teaching and Learning (Academic Language and Literacy Development)
2020.01 - Current

Post Graduate Diploma in Education -

University of The Free State
2020.01 - 2020.04

Bachelor of Commerce General Management -

University of The Free State
2015.01 - 2015.04

Academic Literacy Assistant for GENL1408

University of the Free State: Centre for Teaching and Learning (Academic Language and Literacy Development)

Academic Literacy Assistant for EALH,EALE and EALN1508 Modules

University of the Free State: Centre for Teaching and Learning (Academic Language and Literacy Development)

Teaching Assistant

University of the Free State: Centre for Teaching and Learning (UFSS)

High School Qualification -

Witteberg Hoerskool
Palesa SelepeOfficer In The Academic Language And Literacy Development