Serli Massyn
Psychometrist
Bloemfontein
Summary
Psychometrist and Teacher, adept in psychological assessment and fostering strong client relationships. Skilled in teamwork, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards of confidentiality and ethical practice. Although I am task and detail orientated, I value healthy group dynamics, which includes a balance between mutual support, respect, trust and communication among team members.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Teacher
Free State Department of Education
2013 - Current
Psychometrist (6-month Practicum)
Grey College Centre for Learner Development
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Taking full responsibility for ethical use of psychometric tests.
- Ensuring good practice in the use of psychometric tests including test development, test adaptation, test selection, tests administration, scoring, interpretation, accurate reporting, client feedback and referrals.
- Assure that tests are valid, reliable, standardised, fair, free from bias and on an appropriate educational level to the identified assessment needs of context and client.
- Actively participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance psychometric expertise.
- Stay current on industry trends and advancements in psychometrics, ensuring the use of cutting-edge on-line and pen and paper testing methods for optimal results.
- Maintain ethical standards in psychological testing, safeguarding client privacy and confidentiality throughout the process.
- Conduct thorough manual reviews to guarantee accurate and valid results for each assessment administered.
- Improved client outcomes by providing comprehensive reports of testing results to legally inclined stakeholders.
- Use effective communication strategies that allows clear presentation of complex assessment findings to both professional colleagues and clients.
- Establish strong rapport with clients and colleagues to foster a comfortable professional environment.
- Identify psychological, emotional, behavioral and academic strengths and weaknesses based on information obtained from evaluation techniques.
- Define core problems and determine key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns.
- Updated records and prepare reports to outline program actions, results, and recommended improvements.
- Interact with various stakeholders to assist in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
- Participate in policy development.
Education
BPsych Equivalent - Psychometry
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 01.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Psychology
University of South Africa
Pretoria 01.2020 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Counselling
University of South Africa
Pretoria 01.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Education - Foundation Phase
University of South Africa
Pretoria 01.2009 - 11.2012
Senior Certificate -
H/S Carletonville
Carletonville 01.1994 - 11.1998
Skills
Psychological Assessment : General / specific cognitive, personality types and traits, emotional intelligence, risk assessment, perceptual and psycho-motor functions
Test administration, scoring, data interpretation and report writing
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Decision-making
Time management abilities
Data Collection
Effective Communication
Attention to Detail
Analytical Skills
Written Communication
Compile and evaluate psychological test batteries
Statistical Analysis
Record keeping and confidentiality
Certification
HPCSA PMTS0016969
Additional Information
Mr. H. Van Wyk: Psychologist at Grey College
Psychometry Practicum Supervisor
Cell Phone: 082 937 1193
Dr. A. Ntsala: Lecturer at the University of the Free State
Former DH at Unity Primary School
Cell Phone: 084 654 1457
Mrs. R. Phantsi: DH
Current DH at Unity Primary School
Cell Phone: 065 904 9272
Timeline
Psychometrist (6-month Practicum)
Grey College Centre for Learner Development
01.2024 - 06.2024
BPsych Equivalent - Psychometry
University of Johannesburg
01.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Psychology
University of South Africa
01.2020 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Counselling
University of South Africa
01.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Education - Foundation Phase
University of South Africa
01.2009 - 11.2012
Senior Certificate -
H/S Carletonville
01.1994 - 11.1998
HPCSA PMTS0016969
SACE 1221 4826
Teacher
Free State Department of Education
2013 - Current
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