Refilwe Zelda Raphadu

• Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and incorporating real-world examples.
• Adapted tutoring style according to individual learning preferences; successfully addressing diverse needs within the university population.
• Facilitated one-on-one meetings with struggling students to identify areas of difficulty and develop customized action plans for improvement.
• Developed tailored tutoring strategies for diverse student needs, contributing to marked improvements in academic performance.
• Effectively communicated complex concepts using tailored lesson plans, resulting in a higher rate of subject mastery among students.
• Utilized online platforms for remote tutoring sessions, ensuring continuity of support for students during campus closures or other disruptions.
• Led dynamic classroom debates that encouraged critical thinking, fostered intellectual curiosity, and enhanced understanding of course material.

As a Writing Centre Consultant, I carry out administrative duties and contribute to the Centre by:

• Maintaining accurate records of consultations, tracking student progress over time, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Promoting the Writing Centre's resources through engaging presentations at orientation sessions, academic fairs, and other campus events.
• Developing a welcoming and supportive environment within the Writing Centre that fostered open communication and collaboration among peers.
• Improving accessibility of services by offering remote consultations via email and video conferencing, accommodating students who could not visit the centre in person.
• Attending specialized workshops targeting specific types of academic writing, such as literature reviews, research proposals, and annotated bibliographies, enhanced student understanding of genre conventions and expectations.
• Strengthening relationships between the Writing Centre and academic departments by serving as a liaison for cross-disciplinary initiatives.
• Contributing to the overall improvement of the Writing Centre's services by collaborating with colleagues and sharing best practices.
• Addressing diverse learning needs by tailoring consultations to individual students' abilities and goals.
• Assisting in the development of effective writing skills for students through one-on-one consultations and group workshops.

As a School Administrator, I carried duties of:

• Welcoming and dealing with enquiries of school visitors
• Answering the phone
• Administration relating to pupil attendance
• Managing emails and posts
• Using IT systems to draft letters, emails, reports and newsletters
• Managing daily school activities, overseeing scheduling, staffing, and facility maintenance tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Establishing partnerships with local businesses and organizations to enhance educational opportunities available to students within the community contextually relevant ways.
• Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
• Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.

As an Educator's Assistant, I carried duties of:

• Assisting lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Fostering a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the school community.
• Assisting in developing effective classroom management strategies that fostered an inclusive community where all students felt valued and respected.
• Facilitating small-group instruction sessions targeting specific skill gaps among struggling learners for academic success.
• Handling class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
• Mentoring and tutoring individual students needing additional help.