XOLISWA PENNYLANE BUTHELEZI
Educator
Pietermaritzburg ,KZN
Summary
I am a dedicated individual interested in pursuing tasks that allow me to use my skills to benefit others. I continuously strive for higher achievements in life and seek to continually establish who I am and those around me. Furthermore, I aim to empower learners’ intrinsic drive to become life-long learners and aid them in their quest to uncover their best self through care, commitment and passion.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Transport Economics Lecturer
Rosebank College, Economics
02.2022 - Current
- Lecturing 1st and 2nd year Economics and Transport Economics
- Teaching curriculum outcomes as per contract hours
- Briefing students for assignments and projects
- Marking assessments and providing feedback
- Presenting class marks and feedback to the head of program
- Actively engaging with current trends in teaching and learning strategies within the Rosebank College environment
- Developing and implementing intervention programs for at-risk students
- Be technologically savvy in the classroom
Finance Procurement Officer
Bakers SA Limited
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Creating and updating on purchase orders
- Liaising with suppliers on prices of parts
- Reporting on purchases and pending orders and daily follow ups on job cards
- Maintaining records of purchases, pricing and other important ordering data
- Processing supplier statements on SAGE
- Managing inventories and maintaining accurate records
- Maintaining and updating supplier information
- Assisting with monitoring procurement procedures
Educator
Fundokuhle Secondary School
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Teaching Practice
- Teaching Economics Grade 10-11
- Teaching EMS Grade 8-9
- Teaching Life Orientation Grade 10-11
- Assisted with Art and Culture Grade 8-9
- Ensuring lesson plans, daily forecasts and reflection are up to date
- Developing teaching resources
- Effectively managing classroom behavior, giving homework, filling attendance registers and doing revision.
Technical Support
Bakers S.A. Limited
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Act as the first point of contact with the Bakers S.A
- Limited Drivers when they have vehicle defects
- Welcome Bakers S.A
- Limited drivers and capture the relevant information and assuring that their vehicle defects are addressed accordingly
- Follow up on vehicle repairs progress as well as ordered vehicle parts
- Keep the Bakers S.A
- Limited drivers updated on the vehicle repair progress
- If there are roadside breakdown I would have to arrange accommodation for drivers
- Portray a positive and passionate attitude and ensure the company’s interest is protected all the time
- Advise the Bakers S.A
- Limited drivers of their Service schedule and routine
- Open the vehicle job cards
- Liaise with the Mechanics on the vehicle repairs progress and repair history
- Maintain reasonable control over sublet suppliers/roadside mechanics and using the best competent suppliers/mechanics
Tutor
Lithemba Academy
Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Leveraged technology to accelerate learning by proving students with easy-to-access information.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
Education
Bcom Honours - Transport Economics
University of South Africa
02.2021 - 01.2022
PGCE - Economics and Life Orientation
University of KwaZulu
Pietermaritzburg 02.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Social Science - Economics and Psychology
University of KwaZulu
02.2016 - 01.2019
Skills
LeadershipDelegating, Inspiring, Effective communicationInterpersonalNegotiating, Problem-solving, Decision-making, AssertivenessCommunicationTutoring, Youth Connect Assistance, Motivational Speaking
Extramural: Community Service, Assistant Hockey coach, Assistant Atheletics Coach
Additional Information
REFERENCES
Ms N Junda
Bakers Transport
HR Admin
Tel: 033 846 2700/ 066 065 0397
Mr Nzama
Fundokuhle Secondary School
Principal
Tel: 083 294 6410
Ms J Murugan
Rosebank College
Head of Academics
Tel: 033 1010 117/ 078 741 1821
Timeline
Transport Economics Lecturer
Rosebank College, Economics
02.2022 - Current
Bcom Honours - Transport Economics
University of South Africa
02.2021 - 01.2022
Finance Procurement Officer
Bakers SA Limited
11.2020 - 01.2022
Educator
Fundokuhle Secondary School
09.2020 - 11.2020
PGCE - Economics and Life Orientation
University of KwaZulu
02.2020 - 12.2020
Technical Support
Bakers S.A. Limited
01.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Social Science - Economics and Psychology
University of KwaZulu
02.2016 - 01.2019
Tutor
Lithemba Academy
08.2015 - 11.2016