Realeboga Mmethi

• Expanded the school''s debate program by actively recruiting new participants from various grade levels and academic backgrounds.
• Enhanced debaters'' skills by implementing personalized coaching techniques and strategies.
• Monitored progress through regular assessments, adjusting coaching methods accordingly for continuous improvement.

• I have accumulated close to 50 hours of tutoring experience, specializing in English Home Language, History, Geography, and Life Sciences. Throughout my experience, I have supported students across diverse curricula and have been engaged to assist with various assignments, particularly those centered on creative writing and research.

• Coordinated travel logistics for regional and national tournaments, providing seamless experiences for debaters at all levels.
• Trained students in research techniques, strengthening their ability to construct well-informed arguments. My coaching tenure has been Limpopo's most successful season in 15 years, with achievements including a National Championship victory, several top ranking awards for teams and speakers, with more speakers being selected to trial for the National team in 3 years than in the entirety of the preceding 12 years.

• Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies resulting in the first feature of a South African Team in an Asian World Championship Final.
• Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
• Facilitated open and efficient communication between debaters, parents, and school, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively. This was also essential for organising travel arrangements ranging from visa applications to flight and hotel bookings and meal plans.

• Mentored junior adjudicators on best practices, contributing to enhanced team performance overall.

• I assisted as an editor for the final edition of the Anthology series Social Justice Stories titled : Journeys to Justice

*Facilitated extensive adjudicator and speaker training ahead of the National Championships

* Engaged with provincial Heads of Department as well as school teachers, principals and parents to streamline logistical support and ensure that the students had a hassle-free tournament.

• As a volunteer for the election, I helped set up voting stations, ensuring they were equipped with ballots, machines, and signage for a smooth experience. I worked with my team to meet safety and regulatory standards.
• After polls closed, I assisted in vote counting, focusing on accuracy and following protocols. I sorted and tallied votes with election officials to verify counts and uphold election integrity.

Assisted in organising the largest annual debating competition in South Africa which features an average of 350 participant. My role included venue preparation, providing a tour of the premises, coordinating mealtimes and assisting in day-to-day runnings.

• Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms for cost savings and timely deliveries of supplies or services.
• Facilitated the onboarding of over 40 schools in Limpopo, assisting with the registration as well as the coach allocation process.
• Successfully organised the district-level and regional competitions by managing venue procurement, adjudicator and speaker training, transport arrangements and meal delivery.

• Evaluated debater performances using objective scoring methods, ensuring accurate rankings in competitions.
• Mentored novice debaters, enabling them to progress into competitive levels more rapidly.

• Facilitated growth in critical thinking skills through rigorous analytical exercises.
• Organized successful debate competitions, showcasing students'' progress and achievements.
• Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
• Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.