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Carolin Hewitt

@carolinhewitt

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German language expert with a passion for education and content creation.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that values cultural sensitivity and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a dedicated German Language Instructor with extensive experience in curriculum development and student engagement. Currently, I teach at Pridwin Preparatory School, where I create interactive lessons and develop supplementary materials to enhance the learning experience for my students. My focus is on building their confidence in German communication skills while providing constructive feedback to guide their improvement.

Previously, I worked as a Web Content Writer, where I honed my skills in producing high-quality content in both English and German for various online platforms. My role involved researching and writing informative articles, optimizing content for search engines, and utilizing AI tools to enhance the content development process. I also have experience as a Project Manager and Quality Analyst, where I developed strong organizational and analytical skills that contribute to my effectiveness in any role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

German Language Instructor

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Pridwin Preparatory School

Feb 2025 - Present (5 months)

Developed and planned interactive German lessons and supplementary learning materials for grade 5 and 6 students. Monitored and assessed scholars' progress, providing constructive feedback and structured guidance on German vocabulary and grammar.

Curriculum Development Lesson planning Assessments Educational Technology Feedback Classroom Management

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German Tutor

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Freelance

Feb 2009 - Present (16 years 5 months)

Curated and developed supplementary learning materials to meet students' needs and learning goals. Assessed students' learning needs, planning lessons, and monitoring progress while providing constructive feedback.

German Language Tutoring Curriculum Development Lesson planning Assessments Feedback Vocabulary Expansion

Web Content Writer

Media Estates PTY LTD

May 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)

Wrote English and German short and long-form content for various websites, including how-to guides, articles, and product reviews. Optimized content for search engines and utilized AI tools to support research and content development.

Content Writing SEO Optimization AI Tools Proofreading Editing Research Teamwork Software

Project Manager

Southern African – German Chamber of Commerce

Aug 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)

Wrote project proposals, conducted market research, and compiled analyses. Planned and facilitated speaking and networking events to promote German-South African business opportunities and represented a German trade fair organizer.

Project Management Market Research Event Planning Business Development Proposal Writing Networking Email Marketing Direct Mail

German Market Quality Analyst

Arvato Direct Services Potsdam GmbH

Nov 2016 - Present (8 years 8 months)

Kept Facebook updated on content trends and policy issues, proposing improvements to policies and increasing review agent output quality. Provided support, guidance, and training to German market content reviewers.

Policy Development Training Auditing Root Cause Analysis Performance Monitoring Content Moderation German Language

German Language Content Analyst

Arvato Direct Services Potsdam GmbH

Feb 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)

Analyzed social media content reported within the German-speaking market, maintaining exceptional knowledge of client content policies. Processed high volumes of tickets with speed and accuracy, escalating precarious cases.

Social Media Trends Ticketing German Language Content Moderation

Junior Strategic Planner

The Strategy Department

Aug 2013 - Present (11 years 11 months)

Consulted with clients, conducted briefing sessions, and performed extensive qualitative research. Identified business problems and brand challenges, preparing competitor and market analyses.

Strategic Planning Consulting Qualitative Research Market Analysis Brand Strategy Communications Strategy Data Analysis

Lecturer Assistant

University of Johannesburg

Feb 2013 - Present (12 years 5 months)

Facilitated tutorials and weekly consultation sessions for third-year marketing communication students. Provided administrative support to lecturers, including invigilating exams and marking technical exam components.

Tutoring Academic Support Administrative Assistance Exam invigilation Grading

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Witwatersrand

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Senior Phase and FET, Education

Admission secured in the 2026 intake for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Senior Phase and FET.

University of Johannesburg

BA Honours Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication

Majored in Applied Marketing Communication, Marketing Communication, Communication Management, and Communication Theory. Completed a research paper on Brand Affiliation.