Samkelisiwe Bacela
Psychology Professional
Sandton
Summary
Enthusiastic professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of tutoring, administrative tasks, project management and training in education/school settings. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in providing tutoring and student academic support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
School Operations
SPARK Schools
Roodepoort, Witpoortjie
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Blended Learning Facilitator - Tutor
SPARK Schools
Johannesburg, Turffontein
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Provided appropriate learning materials for students.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Improved test scores by focusing on reading comprehension, math and critical thinking skills through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
Office Manager
SPARK Schools
Roodepoort, Witpoortjie
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Prepared meeting rooms and materials and recorded important information.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports.
- Coordinated and aligned corporate and office schedules and disseminated important work information to employees.
Education
Bachelor Of Psychology - Counselling Psychology
Pearson Institute of Higher Education
Midrand 01.2013 - 12.2016
Grade 12 - High School
Hoerskool Bekker
Magaliesburg 01.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
Dairy operations
undefinedTimeline
School Operations
SPARK Schools
01.2020 - 11.2022
Office Manager
SPARK Schools
06.2019 - 09.2019
Blended Learning Facilitator - Tutor
SPARK Schools
01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor Of Psychology - Counselling Psychology
Pearson Institute of Higher Education
01.2013 - 12.2016
Grade 12 - High School
Hoerskool Bekker
01.2008 - 12.2012
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