Ntombikayise M.
Mid-Level Educational Guidance Counselor
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About
Ntombikayise C. is a seasoned educator and student support officer with a robust background in the South African education sector. Her career began at Lungiso High School as an educator where she taught Life Sciences, English Second Language, and Life Orientation from January 1990 to January 2011. She was a pivotal member of the school management team and the disciplinary committee, implementing impactful programs like drug and alcohol prevention and providing vital support to HIV/AIDS students. Transitioning to a role as a Student Liaison Officer at East Cape Midlands TVET College, she adeptly guided students through educational pathways, administered pre-entry tests, and offered essential counseling services. From August 2013 to August 2022, she taught English First Additional Language, enhancing student experiences and maintaining rigorous standards in English grammar. In her current capacity as a Student Support Officer, she specializes in counseling students with learning disabilities and mental disorders, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. Her educational foundation is strengthened by a Teachers Diploma and a Masters in Clinical Health Psychology. Today, she continues to assist at the JeffreysBay Counselling Centre as a registered counsellor.
Experience
Student Support Officer
East Cape Midlands TVET College · 2022 — 2023Provided counseling for students facing learning disabilities and mental disorders, introducing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help them manage their situations. Supported students comprehensively on mental, social, spiritual, physical, and emotional levels, while also addressing subject selections based on their personalities and skills, alongside workplace and alumni tracking.English First Additional Language
East Cape Midlands TVET College · 2013 — 2022Demonstrated proficiency in English grammar to ensure reliable teaching. Offered additional support to students to facilitate on-time course completion and fostered positive relationships that enhanced their learning experiences.Student Liaison Officer
Dept of Higher Education, East Cape Midlands TVET College · 2011 — 2012Guided students in educational and career choices, administered pre-entry tests, and analyzed test results in relation to selected courses. Offered advice to students whose scores did not meet course requirements and provided comprehensive counseling that addressed performance, attendance, and personal circumstances while tracking workplace and alumni engagements.Educator
Dept of Education and training Lungiso High School · 1990 — 2011Instructed Life Sciences, English Second Language, and Life Orientation. Participated in school management and disciplinary committees. Executed a drug and alcohol prevention program through educational and counselling efforts. Developed academic plans tailored to individual student strengths and weaknesses, collaborating with colleagues to monitor academic progress. Provided vocational guidance for career choices, while promoting equal opportunity and diversity by respecting cultural differences. Served as a deputy chairperson on the clinic board and supported HIV/AIDS students by facilitating medication management.Registered Counsellor
Jeffreysbay Counselling CentreCurrently assisting at the Jeffreysbay Counselling Centre.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bed HonorsUniversity of Pretoria · 2003 — 2005
- Educational GuidanceRand Afrikaans University · 1993 — 1995
- Teachers DiplomaCape College of Education · 1987 — 1989
- Masters in Clinical Health PsychologyInstitution not specified
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