Experience

NICRO

• South Africa
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Registered Counsellor and Project Lead for Programme Development and Training

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  My roles include assessing offenders to determine risk of recidivism and identify the core issues resulting in the transgression. Writing reports for court and providing recommendations regarding sentencing of these cases as well as compliance reports; and conducting/ following-up on the progress both during and after the process are key aspects of this role. Conducting counselling sessions; psycho-educational programme writing, facilitation, and training - both online and in person are also an important element in this role. Show less



Plattekloof Educare

• Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Childcare Worker

  • Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

  Assisted in the aftercare with children from preschool to grade 3 with ages ranging from 5 - 10 years old. I assisted with homework, academic development, establishing routines, transporting the children to and from their extra murals, and often motivated and encouraged the children through both academic and personal challenges Assisted in the aftercare with children from preschool to grade 3 with ages ranging from 5 - 10 years old. I assisted with homework, academic development, establishing routines, transporting the children to and from their extra murals, and often motivated and encouraged the children through both academic and personal challenges



Private company

• Au pair

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

  Care taker of two children My duties ranged from collecting them at school, dropping them of at extra murals, assisting with academic work and development, often assisting with personal development as well from confidence building to life skills and more.

• Au pair

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

  Care taker of two children My duties ranged from collecting them at school, dropping them of at extra murals, assisting with academic work and development, often assisting with personal development as well from confidence building to life skills and more.



Self-employed

• Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Academic Tutor

  • Jan 2014 - May 2019

  Assisted with tutoring children and adults ages 7-26, some with special needs. Subjects ranged however, primarily history and physics for high school and literacy; mathematics; P. E; etc. for preschool-primary school. This involved empowering the students by facilitating the development of intrinsic motivation as well as a love for learning; and facilitating a safe learning environment where 'mistakes' are opportunities for growth and progress. Assisted with tutoring children and adults ages 7-26, some with special needs. Subjects ranged however, primarily history and physics for high school and literacy; mathematics; P. E; etc. for preschool-primary school. This involved empowering the students by facilitating the development of intrinsic motivation as well as a love for learning; and facilitating a safe learning environment where 'mistakes' are opportunities for growth and progress.



Elisies River day hospital

• Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Student Registered Counsellor

  • Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  Partial practical hours conducted at the day hospital. This primarily focused on counselling clients under supervision. Partial practical hours conducted at the day hospital. This primarily focused on counselling clients under supervision.



Parent Haven

• Elsiesrivier, Western Cape, South Africa

• Student registered counsellor

  • Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  Community development programmes were designed and implemented after conducting grassroots research for both parents (all ages) and children (age range 0- 17). This includes a parenting programme; holiday programmes ( approximately 100-200 children) ; and challenges identified in the research phase. Empowering children and parents through knowledge of the identified issues and guidance on accessing resources were also key aspects of this role. Additionally, working through challenges with limited resources and being creative with problem-solving were also vital. Show less



Pearson

• United Kingdom
• Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Registered Counsellor

  • Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  Counselling students and providing support while under supervision. Designing mental health workshops and designed posters/content for advertising the counselling services Counselling students and providing support while under supervision. Designing mental health workshops and designed posters/content for advertising the counselling services



Silverwood riding school

• Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Assitant horse riding instructor

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2016

  This involved aiding people of all ages from young children to older adults in their riding endeavors. Providing guidance and encouragement to work through the challenges that arise; lessons; managing the horses and clients for brief periods (the longest being 2 weeks); and empowering clients by assisting in all horse/ horse riding related content (e.g ground work; tacking-up/ untacking; horse body language; and grooming). Additionally, there were over night camps where child care was required as well. Show less