Emma Jackson
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David Peek
Emma was a fellow tutor and during our time at Rhodes. She was always highly approachable and well-prepared. Emma is also one of the most wonderful people I've ever met and whose insights, empathy and unique perspective would make her an asset on any staff.
David Peek
Emma was a fellow tutor and during our time at Rhodes. She was always highly approachable and well-prepared. Emma is also one of the most wonderful people I've ever met and whose insights, empathy and unique perspective would make her an asset on any staff.
David Peek
Emma was a fellow tutor and during our time at Rhodes. She was always highly approachable and well-prepared. Emma is also one of the most wonderful people I've ever met and whose insights, empathy and unique perspective would make her an asset on any staff.
David Peek
Emma was a fellow tutor and during our time at Rhodes. She was always highly approachable and well-prepared. Emma is also one of the most wonderful people I've ever met and whose insights, empathy and unique perspective would make her an asset on any staff.
Credentials
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Child-Centered Play Therapy Certification (Higher Certificate)
PLAY THERAPY (UK) - THE UNITED KINGDOM SOCIETY FOR PLAY AND CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES LIMITED -
First Aid Level 1
SAPESA -
INTESOL
INTESOL EnglishPRO
Experience
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Noodle
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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Learning Designer
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Jan 2023 - Present
- Conducting needs analyses, including assessing learning needs, audience and placement - Course design, including formulating high-level outcomes, course structure, delivery design, and evaluation - Collaboration with subject-matter experts (SMEs) and additional research on subject matter where required - Conducting a content gap analysis to identify areas that need more content/explanation and - Creating outlines of standard courses, including flow and structure - Monitoring and evaluation - Developing and building courses in Articulate Rise 360 (and other project-specific authoring tools) - Reviewing and editing learning design work of teammates and offering suggestions for improvement - Working with different departments to ensure high quality learning content, including graphics, videographers, and copyeditors - Creating timelines and milestones for delivery dates of project milestones, and flagging possible risks and delays with appointed project managers
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Play Therapy UK/Play Therapy International
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United Kingdom
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Play Therapist Trainee
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May 2022 - Present
-This Diploma in Play Therapy will allow me to work with children experiencing more severe challenges, and work with groups of children. - This Diploma includes a dissertation - Literature review and research components are included in the dissertation -This Diploma in Play Therapy will allow me to work with children experiencing more severe challenges, and work with groups of children. - This Diploma includes a dissertation - Literature review and research components are included in the dissertation
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Hubble Studios
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South Africa
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mid-Level Learning Designer
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Nov 2021 - Jan 2023
- Conducting needs analyses, including assessing learning needs, audience and placement - Course design, including formulating high-level outcomes, course structure, delivery design, and evaluation - Collaboration with subject-matter experts (SMEs) and additional research on subject matter where required - Conducting a content gap analysis to identify areas that need more content/explanation and - Creating outlines of standard courses, including flow and structure - Monitoring and evaluation - Developing and building courses in Articulate Rise 360 (and other project-specific authoring tools) - Reviewing and editing learning design work of teammates and offering suggestions for improvement - Working with different departments to ensure high quality learning content, including graphics, videographers, and copyeditors - Creating timelines and milestones for delivery dates of project milestones, and flagging possible risks and delays with appointed project managers
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Mindjoy
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South Africa
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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S.T.E.A.M Coach (online)
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Apr 2021 - Mar 2022
- I coach Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) online. - I coach ages 8-11 years - I am currently coaching a beginner course in *Python Turtle Graphics* - I facilitate our Holiday Camps, which include Minecraft Learning Sessions - I coach Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) online. - I coach ages 8-11 years - I am currently coaching a beginner course in *Python Turtle Graphics* - I facilitate our Holiday Camps, which include Minecraft Learning Sessions
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Freelance
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Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Curriculum Consultant
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Feb 2021 - Jan 2022
- I support curriculum content and development for my clients - I work with a range of curriculum material, including CAPS (the National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) - I currently work predominantly in the Foundation Phase age bracket (4 years to 8 years of age). - I support curriculum content and development for my clients - I work with a range of curriculum material, including CAPS (the National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) - I currently work predominantly in the Foundation Phase age bracket (4 years to 8 years of age).
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Play Therapy UK/Play Therapy International
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United Kingdom
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Therapeutic Play Practitioner
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Dec 2019 - Aug 2021
- I have a Higher Certificate in Therapeutic Play skills completed through Play Therapy UK/Play Therapy International - I am qualified to work with children experiencing mild to moderate social, emotional and behavioural challenges in an individual capacity - I have a Higher Certificate in Therapeutic Play skills completed through Play Therapy UK/Play Therapy International - I am qualified to work with children experiencing mild to moderate social, emotional and behavioural challenges in an individual capacity
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Head of Academics
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2020
- I worked as Head of Academics at Capella House, forming in conjunction with the Operations Manager, the School Management Team. - I spearheaded the successful 2020 accreditation process with the regulatory body UMALUSI- I provided strong academic leadership to staff and learnerships, implemented and maintained quality assessment and moderation standards- During the 2019 school closures due to Covid-19, I was responsible for the establishment of online learning systems through Google Classroom.- I trained staff in the S.E.E (Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning) Curriculum- I further developed and ran the Parent Support Program (PSP) both online and in person.
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Pre-School Teacher
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
- I worked in a multi-age Reggio Emilia inspired classroom of 3-6 year old students. - I successfully implemented our progressive pedagogy and emergent curriculum, which develops around the students own interests, creating an intrinsic motivation and passion for learning.- This approach is a holistic one that caters for students emotional, social, physical and academic development.
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Apollo English Vietnam
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Vietnam
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Education Administration Programs
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500 - 600 Employee
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English Language Teacher
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
- Teaching English to all grades, from kindergarten to adult. - Developing interesting lesson plans including worksheets, supplementary materials, games and activities. - Attending weekly staff meetings and monthly training workshops and performing peer observation and review. - Teaching English to all grades, from kindergarten to adult. - Developing interesting lesson plans including worksheets, supplementary materials, games and activities. - Attending weekly staff meetings and monthly training workshops and performing peer observation and review.
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Inkwenkwezi
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Grahamstown, South Africa
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Media Liaison
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Jan 2013 - Nov 2013
- Coordinating a volunteer group of approximately 15 student volunteers. - Maintaining Inkwenkwezi profile on social media sites, documenting and recording activities. - Participating in one-on-one paired reading program to improve English literacy in grades 1-3 at an isiXhosa medium primary school - Maintaining healthy relationships with the schools and teachers partnered with the Inkwenkwezi initiative - Coordinating a volunteer group of approximately 15 student volunteers. - Maintaining Inkwenkwezi profile on social media sites, documenting and recording activities. - Participating in one-on-one paired reading program to improve English literacy in grades 1-3 at an isiXhosa medium primary school - Maintaining healthy relationships with the schools and teachers partnered with the Inkwenkwezi initiative
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Rhodes University
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South Africa
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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English Tutor
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Jan 2013 - Nov 2013
- Managing weekly group tutorials for first year English students, facilitating discussion and debate. - Preparing additional tutorial material, marking weekly paragraphs, tests and essays and providing feedback - Managing weekly group tutorials for first year English students, facilitating discussion and debate. - Preparing additional tutorial material, marking weekly paragraphs, tests and essays and providing feedback
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Education
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2014 - 2015
The University of Glasgow
Master’s Degree, Education specializing in Children's Literature and Literacies -
2019 - 2020
PTIUK/ PTI
Higher Certificate in Therapeutic Play, Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy -
2016 - 2016
University of Cape Town
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (Foundation Phase), Education -
2010 - 2012
Rhodes University
Bachelor’s Degree, English Literature and Journalism -
2013 -
Rhodes University
Bachelor’s Degree, English Language and Literature Honours -
2012 -
University of the Witwatersrand
INTESOL Certificate in 'Teaching of English to Speakers of other Languages', English Language Adult Education
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