Kwanele: South Africa: Aug 31, 1992

I am 26 years old and I currently hold a Bachelors degree majoring in English and Psychology. In addition, I recently completed my Masters in Psychology (with a focus in child development) along with a TEFL certificate.

I knew that after completing my studies I wanted to pursue a career that would not only allow me to work with children but also initiate change in their lives. As such, my desire to change the lives of children inspired me to use my passion into a real purpose.

I started looking for places where I could volunteer while I was studying and this is when I came across the Iqanga Organisation. This organisation is an organisation that seeks to create a healthy school environment for children in disadvantaged areas in rural Eastern Cape. During my time there I helped prepare children for their exams. It was thus through my interaction with these children that I began to realise a new passion emerging through my interaction with these children, teaching. I have also had tutoring experience. This experience helped me to not only understand the challenges of teaching but the rewards of teaching as well.

As such, I feel that I would make a great teacher not only because of my brief experience around teaching children but because of my overall passion for children and their well-being. I am a very patient, kind and enthusiastic individual