Olaotse Lekanang
Religion Teacher
TALLAHASSEE,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Talented instructor and researcher of world religions, focused on indigenous healing among Basarwa/The San of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor in World Religions
Florida State University
08.2022 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Challenged students on the scholarly study of religion, to enrich dialogue and cooperation.
- Demonstrated that religion is a prime mover in world politics, in some instances to promote peace, forgiveness in some cases to fuel hate leading to conflicts.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Instructor, Bible and Gender
University Of Botswana
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Promoted a gender-sensitive discourse in religious studies.
- Initiated a developmental approach to the study of the Bible and Gender: emphasis on gender equality and empowerment of women and the girl child.
- Employed new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps, improving comprehension and contextual study of the Bible.
Education
Master of Arts - Religion
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08.2024
Master of Arts - Social Work-Youth
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana10.2015
Master of Arts - Theology And Religious Studies
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana10.2007
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Possess organizational and planning skills
- Exceptional ability in Class Instruction
- Understanding of pedagogical styles
Affiliations
- African Studies Association
Certification
- Human Trafficking Training (STACPRO): July 14th 2023.
- Project Management Principle and Practices Specialization: April 16th 2021 (IRVINE)
- Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health-COURSERA: April 1st 2021
Conferences
- African Studies Association: Conference Theme: African Presences: Envisioning Africa in Text&Deed. My paper was on: “Students Possessed: Young Basarwa Women, Marginality, and Medical Pluralism in a Junior Secondary School in Botswana”
- · AAR Southeastern Religion Annual Conference Mar. 10-12. Title of paper: “ Migrant Students Possessed: The Convergence of Indigenous, African-Initiated, Mainline Christian & State-Centered Networks at a School in Eastern Botswana”
Accomplishments
- Counselor/Director: Eden Hurst Counseling Center since 2019
- Researcher/Gender activist in women empowerment (author of "Betrayed, Abandoned, Raped-A Literary Feminist Analysis-2012
- Human Rights Consultant 2024
- Pastoral Counselor
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Setswana
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Instructor in World Religions
Florida State University
08.2022 - Current
Instructor, Bible and Gender
University Of Botswana
01.2009 - 12.2012
Master of Arts - Religion
Florida State University
Master of Arts - Social Work-Youth
University of Botswana
Master of Arts - Theology And Religious Studies
University of Botswana
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