Reneilwe Manaka

Educator

Phone: +821071806310

  • Location:
  • Daegu, South Korea
  • Sector:
  • Communications
  • Profile Created:
  • 4 months ago

About me

Dynamic professional with over five years of experience in communications, local
government policy analysis, research, and youth advocacy, complemented by four
years of teaching experience. Proven expertise in HTML and CSS for web design,
with a growing proficiency in JavaScript programming. Adept in utilizing Microsoft
and Google Docs for efficient project management and documentation. Contributed
to the Youth Climate Action Plan, advocating for a sustainable and equitable future
for South African youth. Passionate about addressing social issues and promoting
climate justice, seeking opportunities to leverage my skills and experience to drive
positive change through impactful programs and initiatives.

Education

  • University of Johannesburg 2021 - 2021

    Bachelors of Arts Honors in Politics and African studies

    I earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Politics and African Studies, specializing in International Relations. My program culminated in a distinguished research proposal that explored the intersection of climate change and foreign policy in South Africa

  • University of Johannesburg, South Africa 2018 - 2020

    Bachelors of Arts in Public Management of Governance

    I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Public Management and Governance, with a major in Politics, achieving a GPA of 3.5.

Experience

  • Apollo English Institute, Vietnam 2023 - Present

    Online Educator

    For the past year, I have worked as an online teacher, effectively leveraging digital tools to deliver high-quality education in a virtual environment. My responsibilities and achievements in this role included: Virtual Classroom Management Instructional Design Assessment and Feedback Technical Proficiency Communication and Collaboration

  • Daegu Metropolitican Office of Education, South Korea 2021 - Present

    Educator

    In my role as a middle school teacher over the past four years, I successfully managed classes of 17 to 25 students, focusing on developing their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. My teaching responsibilities included: Lesson Planning Classroom Management Material Creation Student Engagement

  • UNICEF South Africa student program 2018 - 2020

    Junior Program Coordinator

    UNICEF is a Humanitarian Aid Organization that advocates for the rights of women and children Conducted and led engagement workshops for high school and university students, focusing on local goverment policies. Contributed to the development of Youth Engagement booklet for UNICEF Africa. Served as a Researcher and Fact Checker for the Model United Nations Student Program, ensuring accuracy and credibility in diplomatic simulations.

  • South African Institute of International Affairs 2018 - 2020

    Intern

    SAIIA is a public higher learning institute in South Africa that help mentor young people Coordinated and led youth environmental action plans, overseeing the development and implementation of draft strategies to promote environmental sustainability. Researched and analysed Climate Change Policy workshops with more than 30 university students Directed the Model United Nations program, managing and delegating tasks to high school students to facilitate their participation and development in diplomatic simulations Contributed to South Africa’s low carbon emissions policies

  • Cotton On 2016 - 2019

    Sales Associate

    Cotton On is an Australian Fashion retail brand in South Africa Recognized as a “Rising Star” in the Sales Associate category for outstanding performance. Visual Merchandiser at Sandton City

Expertise

HTML/CSS

Languages

English
Proficient
Korean
Intermediate
Setswana
Proficient
Isizulu
Proficient

Honors & awards

  • Rising star at Cotton On group 2019

    Rising star at Cotton On group

    Recognized as a \Rising Star\ in the Sales Associate category for outstanding performance.

  • Top Five student Researcher for Honors program 2021

    Top Five student Researcher for Honors program

    I excelled in my honors research, where I received distinction for my proposal on climate change and foreign policy in South Africa. This work not only demonstrated my strong research and analytical skills but also reflected my commitment to addressing critical global issues through informed political analysis.

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