Sharon Tebele
Certified Researcher, Counsellor & Teacher
Johannesburg
Summary
To secure the English Teacher role where I can utilize my teaching skills, experience to support students/staff in growing their English vocabulary and confidence in communicating in English. I aim to create a supportive, inclusive classroom where learners feel respected and motivated. I draw on students’ backgrounds, interests, and goals to make lessons culturally responsive and personally relevant. I use a variety of methods—task-based learning, collaborative activities, and real-world materials—to support different learning styles and build both accuracy and fluency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
English Instructor / Teacher
Avalon Academy
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Lesson planning with provided books or material (well-prepared lessons are the backbone of any successful class)
- Classroom management (create an environment where students feel safe, respected, and ready to learn.)
- Instruction delivery (Good instruction makes the subject matter relatable and exciting)
- Student assessment (to be able to identify gaps, and adjust teaching methods accordingly)
- Professional development (Learning of new teaching methods, and staying current with the latest educational technologies to deliver the lessons appropriately)
Mentor and Supporter
University of South Africa(UNISA)
01.2016 - 12.2022
- Mentoring and supporting peer educators
- Coordinating awareness campaigns and events
- Conducting counseling, psychoeducation, and trauma debriefing
- Building relationships with stakeholders between management and staff
- Health talks with registered students
Trainee Career Guidance Practitioner
University of South Africa(UNISA)
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Worked at UNISA Polokwane Branch (Jan 2018- Dec 2019 ) and at UNISA East London branch(Jan 2020-Dec 2021)
- Providing career counseling to students
- Participating in recruitment, training, and supervision of peer helpers and student mentors
- Reporting on each event/workshop and ensure that data is saved in the system for future purposes
- Developing support materials and facilitating student wellness workshops
- Building relationships with external and internal stakeholders
- Maintaining a database of activities and administrative data
Education
Master Of Arts - Research Psychology
University Of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 01.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor Of Arts - Community Health Psychology
University of South Africa
01.2011 - 05.2017
Bachelor Of Honours - Psychological Counselling
University of South Africa
Pretoria 11.2020
Skills
More than 5 years of experience in career counselling and development for university students
Teach and advise a diverse student population
Classroom Management and implementation of curriculum
Skills to teach elementary and Middle/high school students in Foreign Country
Help students establish their goals and develop a strategy to reach them
Skill to help students with Grammar, vocabulary,reading, writing, and speaking
To determine and meet students' needs, collaborate closely with instructors and student support personnel
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/18/94
- Gender: Female
- Driving License: Code 10
Registered Specialist
wellness counsellor (ASCHP)
Certification
TEFL certified
Timeline
Researcher & Counsellor Certified
12-2024
English Instructor / Teacher
Avalon Academy
11.2023 - 11.2024
TEFL certified
02-2023
Master Of Arts - Research Psychology
University Of Witwatersrand
01.2020 - 05.2020
Trainee Career Guidance Practitioner
University of South Africa(UNISA)
09.2018 - 11.2021
Mentor and Supporter
University of South Africa(UNISA)
01.2016 - 12.2022
Bachelor Of Arts - Community Health Psychology
University of South Africa
01.2011 - 05.2017
Bachelor Of Honours - Psychological Counselling
University of South Africa