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Crizel Wilken

@crizelwilken

Experienced secondary teacher and education leader skilled in online instruction and student support.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles in school leadership or tutoring where I can combine classroom instruction, online teaching, student support, and administration while contributing to curriculum and school improvement.

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

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Current

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.

SA

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

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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.

SA

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.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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