Roy Greyling
Teacher English And Social Sciences - Counselling
East London,Eastern Cape
Summary
Professional Teacher in English and Social Sciences focused on maximizing student educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skillful in delivering lectures, facilitating discussions and planning hands-on activities to enhance learning. Expert in Life skills , Psychological well being , English and Social Science teaching for Grades 7 to 12 .
I also enjoy counseling and career counseling in the Schooling sector which includes career counseling , collage admissions counseling.
I hold a Ba in Psychology a TEFL Certification and a PGCE Post GRaduate Certificate in Education.
Overview
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Language
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Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English and Social Science Teacher
Chuyen Vinh Phuc
Hanoi, VN
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Vietnam.
- Utilized lectures to positively engage and inspire students to learn and build social sciences knowledge.
- Developed class syllabi for diverse courses based upon individual course subject matter and teaching objectives.
- Took part in various training courses and webinars to learn about newest technologies and how to adopt different strategies into classroom lectures.
- Encouraged students to fully participate in classroom and share thoughts on course material.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
English and Social Science Teacher
Tran Phu High School
Hanoi, VN
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Vietnam.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Encouraged consistent classroom attendance and managed student behavior using constructive criticism.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills.
College Counselor and Tutor Academic English
Univeristy of South Africa
Pretoria, Gauteng
02.2015 - 09.2017
- South Africa.
- Handled [7] calls per [hour] to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Met regularly with other counselors to assess individual cases and coordinate counseling services.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Administered various tests and prevented major social, physical and mental disorders.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
- Offered extra assistance to students of impoverished backgrounds, including providing clothes for job interviews and support for basic needs such as food and transportation.
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Cemented relationships with colleges across state, region and entire country to better serve schools' students.
Sales Assistant
Vodacom
East London
12.2012 - 11.2013
- South Africa.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Referred customers to various services by evaluating needs and providing recommendations.
- Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Functioned as backup in areas of sales, support, and services.
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Provided pricing information to customers regarding specific products.
- Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
- Supported loss prevention goals by maintaining accurate drawers and monitoring shopper behavior.
Education
PGCE Post Graduate Certificate - Education
Stadio Institute Of Higher Education
01.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University Of South Africa
11.2012 - 11.2016
Skills
TeachingContinuous improvement
Psychological Counseling
Critical thinkingLeadership skillsMS Office
Rapport of students
Research and Parent relationships
SalesStudent records management
Special education
Student support
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Certification
Post Graduate Certification in Education
Timeline
Post Graduate Certification in Education
01-2021
PGCE Post Graduate Certificate - Education
Stadio Institute Of Higher Education
01.2020 - 11.2020
High School English and Social Science Teacher
Chuyen Vinh Phuc
05.2019 - 02.2020
English and Social Science Teacher
Tran Phu High School
11.2017 - 08.2019
College Counselor and Tutor Academic English
Univeristy of South Africa
02.2015 - 09.2017
Sales Assistant
Vodacom
12.2012 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University Of South Africa
11.2012 - 11.2016