Refilwe Zelda Raphadu
Tembisa
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at the University of Johannesburg, excelling in university-level teaching and academic support. Skilled in academic writing and editing, I foster interdisciplinary communication and engage students through innovative workshops. My tailored strategies have significantly improved student performance, demonstrating my commitment to their success and growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
University Tutor
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
04.2024 - Current
- Enhancing student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques, and incorporating real-world examples.
- Adapting tutoring styles according to individual learning preferences, successfully addressing diverse needs within the university population.
- Facilitating one-on-one meetings with struggling students to identify areas of difficulty, and develop customized action plans for improvement.
- Developing tailored tutoring strategies for diverse student needs, contributing to marked improvements in academic performance.
- Effectively communicating complex concepts using tailored lesson plans, resulting in a higher rate of subject mastery among students.
- Utilizing online platforms for remote tutoring sessions, ensuring continuity of support for students during campus closures, or other disruptions.
- Leading dynamic classroom debates that encouraged critical thinking, fostered intellectual curiosity, and enhanced understanding of course material.
Writing Centre Consultant
UJ APK Writing Centre
Johannesburg
02.2022 - Current
- Maintaining accurate records of consultations, tracking student progress over time, and identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with Honours project supervisors in the Humanities faculty departments (Strategic Communication, Psychology, Politics and History) to help students with their honours projects and maintained a pass rate of 75%.
- 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 fosters open communication and collaboration among peers.
- Improving the 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 students' 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 the 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.
School Administrator
Rise Up Intervention School
Tembisa
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Welcoming and dealing with inquiries from 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 in contextually relevant ways.
- Managing budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Keeping the school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements, and student safety standards.
Educator's Assistant
Bokamoso Secondary School
Tembisa
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisting the 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 who need additional help.
Education
Master of Arts - Historical Studies
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa09-2025
BA Honours - African Studies
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa04-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Relations
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa03-2020
Grade 12 -
Thuto-Ke-Maatla Comprehensive School
Tembisa, South Africa01-2015
Ph.D. - Historical Studies
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, , South AfricaSkills
- University-level teaching and academic support
- Research design and historical methods
- Academic writing and editing
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Workshop facilitation and public engagement
- Digital literacy (MS Office, virtual learning environments)
Timeline
University Tutor
University of Johannesburg
04.2024 - Current
Writing Centre Consultant
UJ APK Writing Centre
02.2022 - Current
School Administrator
Rise Up Intervention School
02.2022 - 02.2023
Educator's Assistant
Bokamoso Secondary School
09.2021 - 03.2022
Master of Arts - Historical Studies
University of Johannesburg
BA Honours - African Studies
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Relations
University of Johannesburg
Grade 12 -
Thuto-Ke-Maatla Comprehensive School
Ph.D. - Historical Studies
University of Johannesburg
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