I am a qualified teacher specialising in the field Psychology of Education. I have a passion for working with children experiencing some sort of disability, more specifically learning and emotional problems, and physical disabilities. I have obtained the qualification PGDE (Post Graduate Diploma in Education: Psychology of Education) in 2008. I also presented undergraduate and postgraduate classes on an ad hoc-basis for the University of the Free State, department Psychology of Education and the Centre for Education Development (CED) – now School of Open Learning. Since January 2004 I have been working at the University of the Free State as an administrative official, at the School of Open Learning. I have been working as part of the Marks Division and have acquired sufficient experience regarding the administration and processing of students’ results. During 2008/2009 I was involved with the program Family Math and Family Science, where I was responsible for the maintenance of our website and material centre, as well as managing orders and claims. I have excellent communication skills, solve problems enthusiastically, handle responsibilities very well and enjoy challenges. With more than 10 years’ relevant experience, I am able to communicate very well with students, work under pressure and meet deadlines.  During July 2012 I was appointed as head of the Marks Section, Open Learning, UFS South Campus.

Personal Information

Address ? 8 Dun Edin, Blinkblaarweg, Woodland Hills, Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, 9301
Identity number ? 810307 0159 086
E-mail address ? snel@ufs.ac.za or simone@nellen.co.za
Contact numbers ? 051-4017469 (w) 0866110233 (fax)
082 7184 765 (mobile)
Date of birth ? 7 March 1981
Marital status ? Married
Nationality ? South African
Drivers’ license ? Yes, code B
Languages ? English and Afrikaans

Higher Education

University attended ? University of the Free State, South Africa
Qualifications ? B. Prim. Ed. (Senior Primary)
B. Ed. Hons. (Psychology of Education)
P.G.D.E. (Psychology of Education)

Result ? Undergraduate, Honours and PGDE qualifications passed with distinction

Awards and Prizes

? Academic Honours Colours received in 2004 (B. Prim. Ed. Qualification)
? Best P.G.D.E. (Psychology of Education) student in 2007
? Received Golden Key Honour Society lifetime membership in 2001
? Best Technology student over a period of 3 years (2003)
? Best 3rd year Technology student (2003)

Other qualifications ? Microsoft Excel 2010 (Interm) course (2012)
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 course (2010)
Family Math Training Workshop (2010)
Aurora alcohol and drug course (2003)
St. Johns First Aid course (2003)
Drum majorette Coaching course SADMA (2002)
Drum majorette Judging course SADMA (2002)
Organiser – SANDMA (SA National Drum Majorette Association) SA Championships 2002

Interests

My family life, outdoor activities, childrens’ learning problems (specifically ADHD and physical disabilities), reading, tennis, drum majorette coaching, arts and photography.

Experience
Aug. 2008 – Aug.2009
Faculty of Education (UFS)– Centre for Education Development, Family Math and Family Science.
• Maintenance of the material centre
• Maintenance of the Family Math and Family Science website
• General office administration
• Financial administration (Processing of claims, invoices and orders)

Jan. 2004-currently
UFS School of Open Learning

Marks

• Handling of mark sheets received from learning centres.Checking of tests and assignments. Management of absences.
• Preparation of Excel worksheets, making of class lists, calculating of formulas and reading in of students’ marks.
• Management of students’ queries
• Handling of students’ papers and marks during examinations. Processing of final marks.
• Collaboration between colleagues of the Marks Division. Streamlining of total process of marks management.
• Interdepartmental collaboration, and collaboration with tutors en academics.
•Setup of Examination roster for SOL.