SAMKELO B O K W E
CAPE TOWN,SOUTH AFRICA
Summary
Focused on Agricultural Extension with robust knowledge in rural development and farm management. Can foster growth in agricultural sectors through innovative strategies and sustainable practices. Proven skills in communication, project management, and policy development to drive successful agricultural initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Mfuleni Technical Academy
Cape Town, Western Cape
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Agricultural Science grade 10-12
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Applied differentiated teaching methods to cater to varied learning styles within one class.
- Engaged students fully with interactive lessons and hands-on learning opportunities.
- Influenced positive behaviour amongst students by setting clear expectations and consistent boundaries.
- Cultivated a love for learning amongst students by presenting subjects in exciting ways which captured their interest level.
- Improved student participation, leading to improved classroom productivity by establishing a reward-based system.
- Strengthened student comprehension for increased academic success by introducing unique learning strategies.
- Encouraged intellectual curiosity and exploration of new concepts to inspire student engagement.
- Advised, criticised and encouraged students to develop abilities.
- Offered counselling to help students deal with academic, personal, or behavioural issues.
- Natural Science grade 8-9
- Life Orientation grade 9
- School garden coordinator
- Assisting learners with career guidance
Assistant Agricultural Practitioner
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Cape Town, Western Cape
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Assist in demonstration of farming methods
- Assist in organizing farmers' days and meetings to identify training needs
- Assist in conducting farm visits and use visitation tools for impact assessment and the development of farm business plan
- Assist to provide clients with information concerning financial assistance
- Assist to establish and revive inactive projects and maintenance of home gardens
- Assist in gathering and analyses relevant information to assist with identification of problem areas and prioritization
- Assist with administrative and related functions
PL EDUCATOR
BUTTERWORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Butterworth, Eastern Cape
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Applied differentiated teaching methods to cater to varied learning styles within one class.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Engaged students fully with interactive lessons and hands-on learning opportunities.
- Influenced positive behaviour amongst students by setting clear expectations and consistent boundaries.
Facilitator
Dicla Trainings and Projects
Queenstown, Eastern Cape
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Extension service intern at Dicla Trainings and Projects:
- Working directly with farmers and companies to optimize their land use practices
- Research and equip farmers with new developments and techniques in the field
- Consultation and guidance with farmers and agri-businesses
- Facilitate: animal, poultry and plant production in aspiring farmers and in-service trainees
- Compiling farm reports
- Planned sessions following programme requirements and determined ways to deliver sessions to meet participant needs.
- Promoted active learning through dynamic facilitation techniques.
- Encouraged constructive feedback, improving team performance.
- Developed workshop materials to enhance participant understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSC in Agricultural: Animal Production Science
UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE
Alice, Eastern Cape 01.2013 - 12.2016
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education (Life Sciences and Agricultural Sciences)
UNIVERSITY OF WALTER SISULU
Queenstown, Eastern Cape 01.2019 - 12.2019
Grade 12 - Science Stream
Ncuncuzo Secondary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 01.2010 - 11.2012
Skills
- Computer skills (Microsoft word, power point, excel, outlook, internet browsing)
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Strategic thinking
- Time management and multitasking skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Classroom technology utilisation
- Leadership and mentoring
Languages
English
Isixhosa
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9308256067081
- License: Code 10
- Citizenship: South African
- Date of birth: 08/25/93
- Gender: Male
Custom
- Ms Saliwa, 0670181415/0218087084, Extension Officer (DALRRD)
- Mr. Ndiniso, 0609381318/0210232866, HOD (Mfuleni Technical Academy)
- Mr. Mbotshane, 0733176872, Professional Scientist, Dicla Training and Projects
Certification
SACE - SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR EDUCATORS
SACNASP- SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR NATURAL SCIENTIFIC PROFESSIONS
Timeline
Educator
Mfuleni Technical Academy
02.2023 - 02.2025
Assistant Agricultural Practitioner
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
01.2023 - 02.2023
PL EDUCATOR
BUTTERWORTH HIGH SCHOOL
02.2021 - 12.2022
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education (Life Sciences and Agricultural Sciences)
UNIVERSITY OF WALTER SISULU
01.2019 - 12.2019
Facilitator
Dicla Trainings and Projects
01.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - BSC in Agricultural: Animal Production Science
UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE
01.2013 - 12.2016
Grade 12 - Science Stream
Ncuncuzo Secondary School
01.2010 - 11.2012
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