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S'busiso Shabalala
Teacher
Midrand
Summary
Successful Financial Planner with over 2 years of experience. Gifted in building client relationships and providing comprehensive strategies for growing wealth. Frequently acknowledged for helping clients exceed profit objectives and grow businesses.
Completed a Bachelors degree though an internship program for 4 years at an IEB school St Stithians College.
I am enrolled for a BCom Financial Accounting through UNISA, currently doing 3rd year of studies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Financial Planner
1st Corporate Group Asset Management
05.2022 - Current
- Educated clients on various investment products and tax-saving strategies, empowering informed decision making.
- Drafted comprehensive financial plan to offer recommendations and supporting data.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments, ensuring appropriate asset allocation aligned with clients'' risk tolerance levels.
- Developed comprehensive financial plans for clients, resulting in improved long-term stability and growth.
- Leveraged advanced analytical tools to evaluate potential investments and construct diversified portfolios for clients.
- Negotiated competitive insurance policies on behalf of clients, securing optimal coverage at favorable rates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions addressing clients'' unique financial needs and goals.
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and proactive portfolio updates.
Director and Facilitator
Skills Extension Training Company
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Locum Mathematics Teacher
Beaulie College
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Improved students'' problem-solving abilities by incorporating real-life applications into mathematical concepts.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive and collaborative activities, contributing to improved student outcomes.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
Teacher Intern
St Stithians College
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Educated more than 1 students each semester by leading classes such as Mathematics and Social Science (Geography)
- Facilitated thought-provoking classroom discussions to enhance understanding of lecture topics
- Put together immersive activities and special projects to promote student learning
- Delivered knowledgeable lectures to help all students understand current and historical Geography and Mathematics topics
- Promoted student learning with adaptable teaching, motivational and evaluation techniques
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students including accommodations, discipline and learner integration
- Observed individual behaviours and suspect actions and reported issues to supervisory staff
- Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help
- Marked lesson notes, corrected errors and made useful suggestions on written assignments for improved writing communication performance
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Offered constructive feedback to students under care regarding specific actions, behaviours and words
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care
- Advised students on crucial academic decisions such as academic success by discussing and identifying interests and strengths
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
- Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students.
Education
Dedangifunde High School
Newcastle, KZNBachelor of Education Degree Senior and Further and Education and Training Phases - undefined
UNISA Sunnyside Campus
Pretoria, GP 01.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
UNISA
Sunnyside, South Africa 04.2001 -
Regulatory Examination 5
Moonstone
Sandton, South Africa09.2021
Skills
Active listening
Time management
Outstanding social skills
Transcription and dictation
Positive learning environment
Computer proficient
Age-appropriate and varied lesson planning
Positive reinforcement
Monitoring outcomes
Diverse classroom settings
Standardized testing
Interpersonal skills
Conflict resolution
Teaching/tutoring
Identifying problems
Creative questioning
Creative learning strategies
Personable and outgoing
Critical thinking
Punctual
Memorization and recall
Student motivation
Sales acumen
Insurance Planning
Cover Letter
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am an energetic, passionate and was doing a teacher internship for four (4) years in the IEB curriculum and experience in teaching all grades from grade eight (8) to grade twelve (12). I spent 2 year at St Stithians Girls College as an intern in the Geography and Mathematics Department. I have spent 2 years at the St Stithians Boys College in the Mathematics Department, from 2017-2020.
I strongly believe that I am a good fit for your school and would love the opportunity to become a valued member of your team.
I have completed my degree and graduated with UNISA. Along with that I have 2 years of community service in the Thandulwazi Academy Programme Saturday School which has prepared me to be a successful Junior and Senior Geography and Mathematics teacher as they are both my majors. Matriculated 2010. Studied and never completed in 2011 BSc Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the university of Free State I am proficient in exercising communication, motivation, and curriculum development of students. Prior to the previous years I had done voluntary work with Amajuba District between the years 2012-2014. I completed my regulatory examination RE5.
Please take a moment to review my enclosed resume and accompanying credentials. I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you regarding my candidacy for the Junior and Senior Geography and or Mathematics Teacher position.
I'm looking forward to your response and thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
S’busiso Shabalala
Additionalinformation
RE5 Regulatory Examination: Representatives in all Categories of FSPs, 09/21/2021
References
- Cara Collings, Head of Geography Department, Saint Stithians Girls’ College, 40 Peter Place, Sandton, GP, 2129, 0614907022, ccollings@stithian.com
- Susan Wilde, Mathematics Teacher and Mentor, Saint Stithians Boys’ College, 40 Peter Place, Sandton, GP, 2129, 0824621497, swilde@stithian.com
- Tim Scharear, Head of Mathematics Department, Saint Stithians Girls’ College, 40 Peter Place, Sandton, GP, 2129, 083 289 8989, tschaerer@stithian.com
Interests
Playing soccer
Timeline
Director and Facilitator
Skills Extension Training Company
01.2023 - 08.2024
Financial Planner
1st Corporate Group Asset Management
05.2022 - Current
Locum Mathematics Teacher
Beaulie College
01.2022 - 04.2022
Teacher Intern
St Stithians College
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Education Degree Senior and Further and Education and Training Phases - undefined
UNISA Sunnyside Campus
01.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
UNISA
04.2001 -
Dedangifunde High School
Regulatory Examination 5
Moonstone
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