JANELLE JACOBS
Personal Assistant
Summary
A passionate and hardworking personal assistant. Seeking to use my proven skills in communication, editing and time management to join your company. Flexible in the ability to adapt to challenges when they arise while remaining aware of professional roles and boundaries.
I have the grammar skills, attention to detail and passion that aligns well with what you are seeking, and I am certain I would make a valuable addition to your organization.
Education
BA Hons in Drama Therapy - 02/2019 to 10/2019
The University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
• Relevant fields of study: Research essay, Applied Drama and Theatre Studies, Reflexive Practice in Applied Drama and Theatre, Drama Therapy
BA in Psychology and Drama and Film- 02/2015 to 10/2018 The University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
• Relevant fields of study: Creative writing, Media studies, Drama and Film, Television Studies, Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, Research Design Analysis
(Statistics).
Key Achievements:
• Certificate of First Class for Theatre and Performance Studies and History of Art 2017
• The Marshall Kander drama for Life Award 2018
• Certificate of First Class for Drama Therapy Research Essay and Drama Therapy 2019
Experience
Online English Teacher- 08/02/2020- 08/12/2020
English First, Bryanston, Johannesburg
• Schedule and teach English lessons to clients from all over the world.
• Editing, proof reading and quality checking written submissions.
• Daily marking and grading of client’s works.
• Ensuring writing correction targets are met monthly.
• Maintaining punctuality, arrive in lesson’s early. Achievements: Obtained my TEFL 120 hours teaching certificate. Contact
Phone:
Email:
adjt62@r.postjobfree.com
Personal details
Nationality South African
Date of birth 18 January 1994
Disabilities None
License CodeB. Have own
vehicle
Skill Highlights
English
MS Office Skills
Content Editing
Proofreading
Communication skills
Analytical thinking
Organizational skills
Skilled note taking
Results driven
Problem Solving
JANELLE JACOBS
Personal Assistant
Experience
Personal Assistant- 20/02/2019- 25/10/2019
St. John’s Basketball U19 Tournament, Houton, Johannesburg
• Acted as a first point of contact: dealing with phone calls and complaints
• Served as a liaison between the Coordinator, coaches and various teams
• Supported Coordinator in any necessary tasks or external commitments
• Maintained absolute discretion and kept confidential information
• Attended daily meetings, giving feedback, following up on outcomes and taking notes
• Gave strategic input on best ways to complete tasks
• Ad hoc tasks as they arose
Applied Drama Teacher- 11/10/2019- 22/10/2019
Lefika La Phodiso, Parktown, Johannesburg
• Managed and led team in working with students
• Create lesson plans for each session according to needs and requirements of organization and learners
• Work with group members to run each session
• Introduce learners to Applied Drama principles such as Theatre of the oppression, Forum Theatre and Applied
• Improvisation
• Used storytelling methods to inspire learners and encourage creative expression
Applied Drama Facilitator- 22/05/2019- 23/05/2019
Holy Family College Three2Six Program, Parktown, Johannesburg
• Two-day drama program teaching learners their human and children rights
• Created lesson plans for each day adhering to CAPS curriculum guidelines.
• Encouraged learners to think creatively and originally
• Directed and produced a short theatre production with the learners.
• Designed costume and set.
References
References available on request
Contact
Phone:
Email:
adjt62@r.postjobfree.com
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Key Skills
• Excellent English
grammar, proof reading
and communication
skills.
• Organized and time
efficient.
• Very proactive and
takes initiative
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent attention to
details and writing skills