MELISSA GOVENDER

Nationality: South African

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Visa: Iqama (Valid and Transferable)

Email address: adx6el@r.postjobfree.com

Contact number: +966********* (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

I am a dynamic, adaptable and student focused English Teacher who is committed to instilling a passion for learning, fostering a hands on approach that reaches every students learning style and ability while empowering students to succeed and achieve their individual goals. I currently have four years teaching experience ranging from children to adults. I have proven knowledge of classroom management and curriculum development. I am a hardworking and approachable individual with excellent communication skills which allows me to work with parents and faculty to meet the needs of students and promote the philosophy and goals of the educational institution. I look forward to contributing my skillset and knowledge to an institution that offers a genuine opportunity for career development. KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Classroom Management

Creative Lesson Planning & Activity Development

Effective Communication

Onsite and Remote Teaching

Student Assessment & Reports

Leadership

Time Management

Administration

Strong Analytical and Problem Resolution Skills

Self-motivated and Determined

Crew Resource Management

Adaptable

First Aid Trained

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Commerce (Business Management) – University of South Africa

Level 3 Certificate – Teaching English as a Foreign Language – 120 hours (TEFL/TESOL)

TOEIC Certificate – Test of English for International Communication

Diploma in Human Resource Management – South African Institute of Management

Matric Bachelors Pass – Westville Girls’ High School CAREER SUMMARY

English Language Instructor – Saudi Electronic University Riyadh, Saudi Arabia August 2021 – Present

Instruct students at undergraduate and graduate level in the prescribed English Oxford Q Skills curriculum

Teaching various levels to 250 students weekly (Introduction, Level 1,2 & 3)

Preparation of different course material for each level everyday

Daily assessment of students' coursework, assignments, presentations, homework, tests and exams

Responsible for related administrative task, such as daily and quarterly reporting

Involved in set up and proctoring of exams every trimester

Assisting students with academic issues such as understanding course content or completing coursework and assignments

Assist and manage extracurricular assignments

Maintain and uphold the ethical and professional standards and guidelines established in the academic policies

Participation in learning workshops, seminars, training activities and conventions Homeroom English Teacher KG1&3 – Fastrackids Academy Jeddah, Saudi Arabia August 2019 – January 2021

English, Maths and Science lessons

Develop and issue educational content including notes, tests, and assignments

Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment

Organize supplies and resources for lectures and presentations

Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning

Plan and implement educational activities and events

Prepare and distribute periodic progress reports and semester report cards

Attend parent-teacher meetings

Evaluate and document students’ progress

Allocate and grade homework, assignments, and tests

Preparation of overviews, lessons plans, evaluations daily following FTK USA curriculum

Classroom management

Project management, event coordinating and run after school English Bookclub English Teacher – Lertlah Canadian Bilingual School (Manitoba accredited) Bangkok, Thailand

August 2018 – August 2019

English, Maths and Science lessons

Teach two of the higher slashes K2/5 and K2/6 approx 60 students

Curriculum based education

Classroom management

Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning

Plan and implement educational activities and events

Prepare and distribute periodic progress reports and semester report cards

Attend parent-teacher meetings

Cabin Crew – Qatar Airways’

Doha, Qatar

Dec 2015 – Feb 2018

Customer service

Time Management

Inventory management

Cabin Security

Occupational and public safety

Emergency response

Aircraft equipment handling

Trained to deal with many first aid medical situations, intoxicated passengers, bomb threats, delays, births and deaths on board, turbulence, etc

Financial Advisor - Old Mutual Personal Financial Advice Durban, South Africa

Jun 2013 – Nov 2015

Analyzing clients long term or short term financial goals, giving appropriate advice that could be rewarding for the client

Prepare financial and business related analysis and research

Develop financial review templates and meetings

Devise debt liquidation plans that include payoff priorities and timelines

Implement financial planning recommendations

Financial Analysis - Determine clients' current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance, and other information needed to develop a financial plan

Monitor market trends

Advise in areas such as areas as cash management, insurance coverage, and investment planning

Sell financial products – Marketing and promoting the company brand, marketing campaigns

Review clients' accounts and plans regularly to determine life changes that would affect financial strategy

Convene with clients' other advisors, including attorneys, accountants, trust officers, and investment bankers, to fully understand clients' financial goals and circumstances

Wills and estate planning

Member of 51 Club – High Flyer Club of Old Mutual – award received for consistency and figures Client Relationship Manager – PPA Group

Durban, South Africa

Feb 2012 – May 2013

Achieve new business and client acquisition goals

Responsible for activities to maximize revenue for group

Maintaining relations between wealth management and risk partner firms

Responsible for setup of new clients’ business

Organize and conduct investment, risk and sales training to groups, clubs, associations, companies and other organizations

Provide sound financial advice and offering customized product solutions in accordance to industry regulatory requirements

Responsible for sales, marketing, client acquisition and client relationship management activities

Maintain client loyalty and promote brand identity for new entity – Back Office Connect (administration)

Assessing market, current trends in market, finding competitors, also giving suggestions for product improvement

Analyzing collected data and providing reports

Advising staff members on the issues of record management and adopting strategic formulas

Managing the various business units within the group Forensic Audit Consultant – KPMG

Durban, South Africa

Jul 2010 – Dec 2011

Responsible for conducting and managing complex fraud, corruption and other irregular conduct investigations on behalf of the company and its subsidiaries

Perform and manage all aspects of the investigation process (identification of risks, planning of investigation, fieldwork, reporting, presenting of findings)

Research, advise and implement strategic interventions in order to proactively mitigate the company’s corporate crime risk profile

Assist in the implementation of fraud prevention strategies

Provide an efficient service to both internal and external customers and establish and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders

Forensic Audit Consultant – Deloitte.

Durban, South Africa

Jul 2009 – May 2010

Investigations / Audits for commercial and public sector comprising the following:

Data extraction, reviews and analysis

Reporting and providing recommendations on investigations

Provide draft detailed forensic audit reports of a high standard with minimum supervision

Assist in the formulation and implementation of departmental strategic activities

Witness or accounting and fraud matters

Intensive interviews whilst conducting fraud investigations

Provide an efficient service to both internal and external customers and establish and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders

Checked fund movements

Reviewed the accounting records of the company

Ensured to adhere to company and government policies and procedures

Lead audit teams to highly sensitive investigations

Analyze documents used in litigation

Ensure AS 2 completion for Risk Advisory Compliance (Audit System)

Manage timesheets allocations, travel expense and investigation diaries

PowerPoint Presentations for initial phase of Risk Advisory Projects

Co-ordinating social responsibility outreach projects Executive Assistant to Partner of Law Firm – Hamble Law, now trading as Karam, Missick & Traube LLP

London, United Kingdom

May 2007 – Dec 2008

Consult with clients

Manage Partner’s diary and his email account

Ensure busy diary commitments, papers and travel arrangements are managed effectively

Agenda management, organizing lunches, meetings and business travels (budget, arranging hotels, etc.)

Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence (email, fax, letters), phone calls and audio typing

Organizing events and client seminars, coordinating participant list

Handling Chambers, Legal 500, submissions

Preparing expense notes, answers to auditors and legal documents, handling due diligence report

Handling timesheets, invoices, requesting mortgage documents

Inputting and updating new contacts in database, classifying, archiving

Draft documents - client letters, witness statements, particulars of claim under solicitor’s instruction

Prepare court bundles

Ensuring that he is prepared for meetings – reports HR Consultant – Nomura Securities Plc

London, United Kingdom

Feb 2007 – Apr 2007

Payroll and Admin

Processing applications

Shortlisting for vacancies

Interviewing candidates

Updating employee files

Capturing new employee data onto database

Preparing training and workshop/seminar manuals

Trade and Client Services Consultant – GLG Partners LP London, United Kingdom

Jul 2006 – Feb 2007

Managed the accounts of the new fund clients

Involved in the planning of marketing, seminars and wellness events for Fund Managers

Processed the legal documents, redemptions of any funds and made capital calls

Monitored the onshore and offshore hedge funds in accordance to the Anti- Money Laundering regulations, conducting audits

Managed out-sourced team from Capital Capture (third party)

Monitored the general hedge fund and the other investment funds with the aid of traders

Represented Fund Administration Manager on certain meetings

Provide client service (information requests, acknowledgement, and performance reporting issues) via e-mail and telephone as well as written to our clients and investors

Aided restructure of Fund Transactions/Portfolios

Captured deals and discretionary payments

Coordinate client deliverables with all departments HR Consultant – The Bank of New York Mellon

London, United Kingdom

Feb 2006 – Jun 2006

Calculation of mortgage subsidies and draft of qualifying letters

Updating employee databases

Calculation of national insurance fund (pension)

Managing payments for bonuses and performance rewards

Capturing of leave, sick and absenteeism records

Reference checks of employment contracts

Maintaining databases

Shortlisting and interviewing candidates for interviews

Advising employees on career progression within firm Operations Controller for the Region – SBV Services (Pty) Ltd Durban, South Africa

Jan 2003 – Dec 2005

Logistics controlling/monitoring of teams and fleets of vehicles

Operating in the financial sector deems it necessary for strict controls on cash and other assets at all times

To ensure that security is correctly maintained at the branch, in convoy and on site

Ensure all staff understand Responsibility for any cash signed for and/or balance

Liaising with bank personnel and my teams

Delegating tasks to teams

Administration and planning of routes

Bank Teller – ABSA Bank

Durban, South Africa

Jan 2001 – Dec 2002

Ordered daily supply of cash and counted incoming cash to verify accuracy

Received cash and checks for deposit, verified amounts, and examined checks for endorsement

Cashed checks and disbursed monies after verifying signatures, endorsements and member account balances

Posted night and mail deposits, payments and requests received in mail on a daily basis

Verified identification and rights to utilize facilities, as well as validity of credit cards and checks REFERENCES

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