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Avuzwa Khumalo
Toms River,NJ
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.
Isaiah 26:3
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
AuPairCare Live-In ChildcareToms River, NJ
AuPair
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Cared for children in a nurturing manner by providing meals, snacks, bathing and dressing them.
- Assisted with homework assignments and tutoring sessions.
- Provided direct-care services for children of varying ages.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
- Helped prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
CHOC South AfricaPietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Childhood Cancer Foundation South AfricaVolunteer
08.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Visited children at the Grey's hospital cancer ward and played with them.
- Planned activities to do with the children.
- Created and told stories to the children during the visits.
Life Changers International ChurchPietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Life Boat Volunteer
02.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Help prepare and handout food to the homeless.
- Help clean the facilities, sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes.
- Interact with the homeless that visit the premises.
- Do activities with the homeless people that visit the facility.
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
Varsity CollegePietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Plagiarism Officer
04.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Identify plagiarism in student's academic assessments.
- Hold workshops to teach students about plagiarism.
- Inform students on what they did in order to be flagged for plagiarism.
- Help students get in contact with the correct academic support to help them with referencing.
Varsity CollegePietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Student Librarian Assistant
05.2021 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Assisted patrons with locating library materials, such as books and periodicals.
- Answered patron inquiries via phone, email and in person.
- Provided reference services to patrons regarding library policies and procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current library resources and services offered.
- Lent, reserved and collected books at circulation desks and processed for inter-library loans.
- Instructed patrons on using reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems.
- Inspected returned books for condition and due-date status and computed fines.
- Kept watchful eye on front desk to encourage protected library environment.
- Classified and catalogued items according to content and purpose.
- Assisted patrons in regards to library's computer system and gave instructions for logging onto Internet.
- Maintained records of items received, issued and returned.
- Oversaw check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Answered patrons' questions and assisted in finding materials requested.
Education
Varsity College Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Bachelor of Arts from Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology
10.2021
Varsity College Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Bachelor of Arts from Bachelor of Arts Degree in English And Psychology
11.2019
Little Flower SchoolIxopo, South Africa
High School Diploma
12.2016
The Chicago School of Professional PsychologyOnline
Master of Arts from Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Skills
- Innovative
- Active listening skills
- Team player
- Verbal and writing skills
- Good networking skills
- Organized
- Punctuality and good time management skills
- Educational Software
- Child Development Expert
- Creative Thinking
- Emotionally Support
- Strong ability to motivate and support others
- Good Decision Making
- Dependable and Responsible
- Computer Use
- Problem-Solving
- Superior Communication Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Flexible and Adaptable
Affiliations
- Reading
- Content creation (YouTuber)
- Traveling
- Fashion lover
Languages
English
Professional
IsiZulu
Professional
IsiXhosa
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Availability
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morning
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Timeline
AuPair
AuPairCare Live-In Childcare
03.2023 - Current
Childhood Cancer Foundation South AfricaVolunteer
CHOC South Africa
08.2022 - 02.2023
Plagiarism Officer
Varsity College
04.2022 - 07.2022
Life Boat Volunteer
Life Changers International Church
02.2022 - 01.2023
Student Librarian Assistant
Varsity College
05.2021 - 09.2021
Varsity College
Bachelor of Arts from Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology
Varsity College
Bachelor of Arts from Bachelor of Arts Degree in English And Psychology
Little Flower School
High School Diploma
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Master of Arts from Clinical Mental Health Counseling