Crizel Wilken
@crizelwilken
Experienced secondary teacher and education leader skilled in online instruction and student support.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced secondary teacher specializing in Geography, Social Sciences, Tourism, Life Orientation, History, and Afrikaans Huistaal for Grades 8–12 and adult matric students. I deliver engaging lessons both in-person and online, using platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Google Classroom.
As Head of Department (FET Phase) and temporary Acting Principal, I managed staff, learners, daily operations, and created key documentation, policies, and guidelines to improve school functioning. I have handled student discipline, academic integrity, and plagiarism cases while communicating effectively with parents and guardians.
In my current role at Tutor Basics SA I manage registration and customer liaison, support student exam registration with the Department of Education, and provide targeted tutoring in Geography, History, and Afrikaans Huistaal. I also contribute to marketing and advertising efforts to recruit prospective students.
I bring strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, plus proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Canva, and various online teaching tools. I am dedicated, adaptable, and committed to mentoring learners and collaborating with colleagues to raise academic outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Tutor & Student Liaison
Tutor Basics SA
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Provide adult-matric tutoring in Geography, History and Afrikaans Huistaal, handle student registration for national exams and manage communications with students, parents and guardians.
Geography & Social Sciences Teacher
Swales Online Academy
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Taught Geography, Social Sciences, Tourism and Life Orientation for Grades 8–12, developed engaging online lessons and managed student discipline and academic integrity across cohorts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Tutor Basics SA
Professional Tutor (non-degree role), Tutoring / Adult Education
2024 -
Activities and societies: Student support and motivation, registration liaison with Department of Education, marketing and advertising of programs, and use of online teaching platforms.
Provide tutoring in Geography, History, and Afrikaans Huistaal for adult matric students; handle student registration for national exams and maintain customer/stakeholder communication.
Swales Online Academy
Teacher / Department Head (non-degree role), Education / Teaching
2022 - 2023
Activities and societies: Managed student discipline and academic integrity, developed online lessons and digital learning materials, mentored colleagues, created documentation, policies, and guidelines.
Taught Geography, Social Sciences, Tourism, and Life Orientation for Grades 8–12; served as Head of Department (FET Phase) and acted as Temporary Principal for one month while managing staff, learners, and daily operations.
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