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Thokozani Phiwayinkosi Goba
Front-end Developer, English Teacher
Durban,KwaZulu-Natal
Work History
Native CampRemote
English Teacher
2023.11 - Current (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
PreplyRemote
English Tutor
2022.05 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition tests.
- Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
- Enhanced students'' reading and writing skills by implementing interactive and engaging lesson plans.
- Increased student confidence in spoken English through consistent practice and constructive feedback during conversational exercises.
- Evaluated student performance, identified improvement areas and set tasks to aid goal achievement.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors to share best practices and improve overall effectiveness of the tutoring program.
Sibukhwezi Finishing SchoolDurban, KwaZulu Natal
Admin Assistant
2017.09 - 2018.07 (10 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Facilitated collaboration within the team by organizing regular meetings, maintaining meeting minutes, and tracking project progress.
Timeline
English Teacher
Native Camp
2023.11 - Current (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
2023.02 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
English Tutor
Preply
2022.05 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
University of South Africa
Higher Certificate from Mathematics And Statistics
2021.02 - 2021.11 (9 education.months_Label)
Admin Assistant
Sibukhwezi Finishing School
2017.09 - 2018.07 (10 education.months_Label)
Umkomaas Secondary School
High School Diploma
2011.01 - 2016.11 (5 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Overview
7
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages
Education
Umkomaas Secondary SchoolCraigieburn
High School Diploma
2011.01 - 2016.11 (5 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
University Overview
University of South AfricaPretoria
Higher Certificate from Mathematics And Statistics
2021.02 - 2021.11 (9 education.months_Label)
University Overview
University of South AfricaPretoria
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
2023.02 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
University Overview
Skills
- Programming Languages
- Digital Tools
- Software Applications
- Network Engineering
- Creating Teaching Materials
- Lesson Planning
- Group Facilitation
- Educational Activities
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Exercise Strategies
- Reading Comprehension
Availability
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Software
CSS
JAVA
Python
HTML
JavaScript
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Committed English Tutor with 3 years of experience teaching English as second language. Genuinely interested in needs and interests of students. Adaptable to apply various teaching methods to address multiple learning styles. Dynamic Tutor encouraging students in varying subjects with use of creative instructional techniques. Valued educator gifted at identifying and removing roadblocks to learning. Helps students prepare for both standardized tests and future subject grades.
Interests
Cooking
Working out
Listening to Music
Coding
Certification
- Certified TELF 120 hours, TEFL Development Professional Institute - 2021 Nov -2022 Jan
Quote
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