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Lindiwe Mokotjo

Lindiwe Mokotjo

Customer Service Advisor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Head: Academic Development Support, Founder Director Dignity walk Foundation, Researcher

  • Education

    • University of the Free State/Universiteit van die Vrystaat

      2016 - 2017
      Master of Education (MEd) Special Education and Teaching

      Research focusing on active learning strategy on addressing Dyscalculia in a mathematics classroom.

    • Sheffield Hallam University

      2004 - 2007
      BSc Hons Mathematics Mathematics and Statistics 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Course representative .Class representative for the class of 2007.Graduated with distinctions in Mathematical Modelling, Mathematical Technology, Mathematics workshop.Dissertation titled “Learning and Teaching mathematics in the 21st century”, 2207. Unpublished Mathematics study guide for Grade 9 and 10 algebra

    • University of the Free State

      2020 -
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Mathematics Education

    • University of the Free State | Universiteit van die Vrystaat

      2017 - 2020
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Mathematics

      Activities and Societies: Mathematics curriculum , Teacher development Improved strategies in teaching mathematics with technology.

    • University of the Free State

      2017 - 2020
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Mathematics Teacher Education Pass

      Activities and Societies: Hadiyo Dignity Walk Foundation Integration of GeoGebra in the teaching of mathematics in South African high schools

    • University of the Free State/Universiteit van die Vrystaat

      2015 - 2015
      B Ed Hons curriculum studies Educational Leadership and Administration, General Pass

      Activities and Societies: None . Graduated with distinctions in Innovation in Instructional technology, Learning Styles and Self Concept and Qualitative Research Methods in Curriculum ScienceGraduated with Honors in English. Minored in Anthropology. Overseas Studies Program: 1 semester at Dissertation titled “Impact of work place bullying on teaching and learning”

  • Experience

    • Mutual and Federal

      Mar 2001 - Mar 2004
      Customer Service Advisor

      • Providing a prompt and appropriate response to enquiries received from customers both over the telephone and in writing • Ensuring accuracy and attention to detail when analysing and amending policy details • Gaining an invaluable insight into the impact on economical dynamics on the levels of savings held by customers • Successfully prioritising a heavy workload to ensure that all personal targets and deadlines are met

    • Masoncraft Ltd

      Feb 2009 - Feb 2011
      Manager Finance

      • Responsible for analysing the future of the business and advising the director about possible adjustments• Responsible for banking and financial plans of the business • Project managed the establishment of the new dental practice from sorting out the location and negotiating with various stakeholders from builders to funders

    • Department of Education Free State

      Sept 2011 - Apr 2018
      Mathematics Lecture/ Teacher Supporter

      • Responsible for the analysis and improvement of learning and teaching mathematics in the selected schools• Member of the planning committee working closely with the Mathematics HOD in making various departmental decisions. • Taught mathematics pedagogy to pre and in service teacher ..Taught Grade 10,11 and 12 Mathematics to learners struggling with mathematics. Following my intervention, over 50% of learners who did not qualify to study pure mathematics were later reallocated to classes where they could study pure mathematics. Show less

    • Ernst and Young

      Apr 2012 - Mar 2016
      Forensics auditor

      • Organising and analysing information and data for investigation purposes. • Involved in interviewing clients from various levels in an organisation under investigation. • Write and present reports to the immediate management team.

    • VVOB

      Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
      Programme advisor

      • Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships with the Provincial department of education and other education stakeholders• Responsible for planning, monitoring and evaluation for mathematics teacher developments programmes• Develop, implement and follow up the financial relating to the programme• Responsible for budget management, procurement, administration and logistics relating to the mathematics related programmes

    • University of the Free State

      Jan 2017 - Aug 2023
      Lecturer

      Lecture pure mathematics and mathematics teaching to Third year students

    • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

      Aug 2019 - Apr 2021
      Lecturer: Mathematics education

    • Sol Plaatje University

      May 2021 - Jul 2022

      • Teaching mathematics content and methodology•Conduct academic and scholarly research• Supervising postgraduate students;• Mentoring students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;• Performing academic administration and management;

      • Senior Lecturer: Mathematics Education

        May 2021 - Jul 2022

      • Senior Lecturer:Mathematics Education

        May 2021 - Jan 2022

    • The Independent Institute of Education

      Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
      Education Head of Faculty

    • IIE Rosebank College

      Jul 2023 - Apr 2024
      Deputy Dean:Academic Development Support

      Strategic management position.

    • University of Johannesburg

      Apr 2024 - now
      Head: Academic Development Support Literacies

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mendley

      University of the Free State

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Founder

      Issued by Hadiyo Dignity Walk Foundation on Mar 2019
      Hadiyo Dignity Walk FoundationAssociated with Lindiwe Mokotjo