Yandisa Sibutha
TEACHER
Profile
A multidisciplinary graduate with a wide range of skills and professional experience. She excelled academically, graduating with a triple major in her undergraduate degree
(Economics, Environmental Science and Industrial Sociology). Her post-graduate degree
(Honours) majored in Industrial and Economic Sociology. She accompanied the Honours degree with a short course in Environmental Impact Assessment Processes and Procedures. Not only does she show great enthusiasm for learning in Academics, she has been largely involved in community engagement projects, doing part time jobs and participating in sports during her academic career. The past 2 years (2019-2021), she has been living abroad in the People’s Republic of China, teaching at an English Training Center. The kind of work ethic, skills set, determination and passion for learning will serve as a great contribution to reaching your company’s goals and maintaining high standards. Employment History
International/Foreign Language Teacher, First Leap, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
JUNE 2019 — JUNE 2021
Teaching various academic subjects in English (as a second language/foreign language) to learners between the ages 2 - 11 years old.
Tutoring, Rhodes University Community Engagement, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
MARCH 2016 — NOVEMBER 2017
Worked as a team to assist learners on various academic subjects. Helping with exam preparation, homework and providing guidance to become proficient in the subjects they study.
Sub-warden, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa MARCH 2016 — NOVEMBER 2018
Working at the University's residences as an assistant to the House Warden. Duties include ensuring a conducive environment for learning (enforcing rules and monitoring), attending meetings and facilitate communication in order to maintain good order and a safe space to live for all student body.
Student Leader/ Board of Residences, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
FEBRUARY 2018 — NOVEMBER 2018
Attending meetings to communicate and address issues concerning the management of residences, issues concerning student body and organizing and/or facilitating events/ projects that contribute to life in University.
Promoter, Spotlight Agency, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa FEBRUARY 2014 – NOVEMBER 2018
Worked as a promoter to make brand awareness, market and sell products or services to potential customers. Document and report the sales data to the manager in charge. Volunteering/ Other work experience
Data capturer
Sustainable Seas Trust and SEA Pledge (2017)
Sub-Warden
National Arts Festival, Grahamstown (2018)
Mentor, Environmental Awareness & Sustainability
Children of the Soil (2017-2018)
Education
Certificate, TEFL in China, Beijing, China
FEBRUARY 2019 — FEBRUARY 2021
Certification for completing requirements for Teaching English as a Foreign Language
(TEFL Certificate). The certificate qualifies teachers, with (ESL) English as a Second Language teaching methodology.
Certificate, Coastal & Environmental Services (CES), Grahamstown, South Africa OCTOBER 2018 — NOVEMBER 2-18
Environmental Impact Assessment Processes and Procedures Bachelor of Social Science Honours, Rhodes University, Grahamstown FEBRUARY 2018 — FEBRUARY 2021
- Industrial & Economic Sociology
Bachelor of Social Science, Rhodes University, Grahamstown FEBRUARY 2021 — FEBRUARY 2021
Majors: Economics; Environmental Science; Industrial & Economic Sociology References
Jenna Zheng (First Leap):
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Candice Webber (Rhodes University):
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Benita Bobo (Community Engagement):
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Nosiphiwe Ngqwala (Children of the Soil):
Sustainable Seas Trust Office:
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