Carol K

Fostered a love for the English language, empowering students to become confident communicators through innovative and engaging teaching methods. Created a supportive, inclusive learning environment, leveraging the ProLearn English online platform for tailored resources and support.

Collaborated with Ukrainian schools to significantly improve English speaking proficiency among students. Conducted effective group and individual sessions via Zoom, focusing on diverse business and industry contexts.

Provided comprehensive academic support to students in the Care and Support for Personal and Social Wellbeing course. Deepened pedagogical knowledge of life skills, integrating theoretical frameworks and African philosophies while equipping graduates with basic guidance and counseling skills.

Served as an asynchronous writing coach, guiding students using the Socratic method to enhance their writing skills. Connected students online with tailored support, leveraging an easy-to-use platform to foster academic and career success.

Provided comprehensive online English language coaching, including exam preparations for IELTS and Cambridge, and specialized instruction in conversational and business English. Delivered niche training in Aviation and Military English, tailoring content to diverse professional needs.

Enabled teachers to effectively teach Life Orientation as a school subject, covering personal wellbeing, responsible citizenship, and career guidance. Delivered course content online via the myUnisa platform, utilizing discussion forums and additional resources to support learning.

Tutored at the Department of Adult Basic Education and Youth Development, equipping students with knowledge and skills to teach adult learners. Covered adult learning characteristics, theories, and barriers, alongside the contextual studies of adult basic education in South Africa.

Presented a diverse range of successful soft skills training courses as a contracted trainer, including Train the Trainer, Business Presentations, and Excellent Customer Service. Developed and delivered engaging content to enhance professional competencies across various corporate settings.

Lectured on Communications, Business Presentations, Multimedia & the Internet, and Microsoft Software. Delivered comprehensive instruction to students, ensuring practical application of skills in a professional context.

Lectured on Psychology, providing in-depth instruction on psychological concepts and theories. Guided students through complex subject matter to foster comprehensive understanding and critical thinking.

Taught English to pre-school and primary school students and managed academic operations. Developed systems and curriculum materials to high quality standards, ensuring alignment with the Common European Framework for Languages.

Acquired skills in working with Masters and PhD students, focusing on effective postgraduate supervision. This training enhanced abilities to guide and support advanced research.

Completed training to conduct Outcomes Based Assessment, ensuring compliance with educational and training standards. This certification is crucial for evaluating learning outcomes effectively.

Completed interactive post-disaster scene training in Psychological First Aid. This program equipped me with essential skills to provide immediate psychological support in crisis situations.

Grade: Pass 2/1

Achieved an Honours degree in Education with a Pass 2/1. This program provided advanced studies in educational theories and practices.

Grade: Distinction in English language

Activities and societies: Practical teaching, biblical instruction and creative activities, environmental studies & movement activities, music for the child and admin of pre-school education, orthopedagogics.

Obtained a Pre-School Teacher’s Diploma, demonstrating proficiency in various educational subjects. Key subjects included English language (with Distinction), Afrikaans language (higher grade), didactical pedagogics, empirical education, socio-pedagogics, and infant health care.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on humanities and social sciences. Core subjects included Psychology, English, Philosophy, Criminology, and Sociology.

Grade: Cum Laude

Completed a Master of Education degree with research, graduating Cum Laude. The master's thesis focused on 'The Rudolf Steiner Approach to Education: A Qualitative Study with Particular Reference to the Pre-Primary and Primary Phase of a Waldorf School in KwaZulu-Natal.'