Empowerment Strategist
Growth Architect | Learning Creator
based in Cape Town, South Africa.
My mission in life is to impact the lives of others by helping them succeed in the areas they need it most. I find purpose in sharing knowledge, skills, and ways of being that tackle generational barriers to personal & professional fulfillment.
I create, coordinate, and present subject-specific courses, workshops, and consultations/tutoring sessions.
I help high school learners, university students, and working professionals succeed in their academic, professional and personal journeys, by enhancing their writing abilities and demystifying their transition to the outside world.
I have professional experience in the fields of academic writing, e-portfolio development and employability.
Services
Tutoring and Study Sessions
Focused on academic improvement for high school learners and university students.
Test and Exam Preparation
Strategies, practice, and support to excel in assessments.
Oral Presentation Preparation
Skills development for public speaking and presentation delivery.
Portfolio Creation
Assistance in building professional and creative portfolios for university or job applications.
Digital Skills Development
Training in relevant tools and technologies for personal and professional growth.
Career Exploration and Planning
Guidance to identify career paths, set goals, and strategise next steps.
CV and Cover Letter Writing
Crafting polished, professional documents to make clients stand out.
Interview Preparation
Mock interviews, techniques, and feedback to boost confidence.
Motivational Letter Writing
Assisting with impactful letters for scholarships, university applications, or jobs.
Guidance on Applying for Tertiary Education
Navigating application processes, including selection and submission requirements.
Course Creation
Custom-designed courses tailored to client needs (future offering).
Workshop Presentation
Interactive learning sessions on various topics (future offering).
I've helped
High school learners
University students
Working professionals
I have helped grade 10 and 11 high school learners understand their writing prompts and create written essays, assignments, and research projects. Additionally, I have helped grade 10 and 11 high school learners explore career and study options.
I have helped university students grasp writing conventions, understand argumentation, and create well-structured and well-supported written texts. I have helped students reflect on and articulate their skills, as well create e-portfolios to market themselves to future employers.
I have helped working professionals customise their CVs and cover letters to a specific job advert and create suitable professional profiles and exploratory websites to market themselves. I have helped professionals create motivational letters for entry into various educational and development programs.
Previous professional roles
In eight years I have held the following positions.
Tutor
Reader & Marker
Writing consultant
Teaching Assistant
Personal Development director
Learning Facilitator
Administrative officer
Co-Advisor
E-portfolio Coordinator
My skillset
Writing
Facilitating
Curriculum development
I developed my writing and the ability to successfully teach writing to others through completing a Bachelors in Linguistics and Language Practice (cum laude) and Honours in English (73%). These skills were enhanced during four years of enrollment in a Masters in English course and as an Academic writing consultant. As a writer, I receive praise for my ability to identify, maintain, and teach how to create a clear and strong argument across both short and long pieces of writing.
I developed peer and group facilitation skills through numerous committee member, tutor and learning facilitator roles. These include university residences and committees, as well as modules in Linguistics, Language Practice, and English literature and skills. I enhanced my facilitation skills through presenting subject-specific training, consultations, and classes to undergraduate and postgraduate students and consultants.
I developed the ability to identify learning outcomes, create appropriate learning objectives, and develop corresponding curricula, through participating in a university curriculum renewal program, and coordinating a university module for final-year and postgraduate students. As a freelancer, I created curricula for courses on academic writing, employability enhancment, and e-portfolio development, specifically for South African high school students.
Course design
Needs analysis
Project coordination
I developed courses on academic writing, enhancing employability, and e-portfolio development. During my tenure as an academic writing consultant I designed a course for academic writing consultants assisting third-year English students with essay writing. As a freelance, I designed a course that teaches high school students how to succeed at academic writing, focusing on producing various genres of texts, answering test and exam questions, and exploring writing opportunities available outside of school. As an instructional design enthusiast, I have completed a learning design capacity program and have been exposed to the design steps for creating and implementing workshops in a writing centre.
I developed analytical skills through monitoring, identifying problems, and implementing effective solutions in the student and staff communities I have worked with. These include improvements in administrative processes as an administrative officer at a writing centre and project coordinator for a newly implemented university module. In these roles, I led projects to develop a new booking system and update existing course material to accommodate engagement and asynchronous learning needs. As a learning facilitator, I identified a specific need to develop writing skills in third-year English students and collaborated with a writing centre to identify areas for concern, and present a subject-specific writing intervention to these students. In this process, I identified a need for writing consultants to be prepared to assist these students, and designed a capacity building course.
I developed project coordination and management skills through running the day-to-day operations of a writing centre, directing almost 40 consultants and servicing close to 70 students daily through face-to-face and online consultations. As a co-advisor for the university chapter of the Golden Key international Honour society I managed the recruitment process for incoming presidents and advised on how to maximise operational and strategic endeavours within the university. As an e-portfolio development coordinator I was responsible for managing a newly implemented university module that teaches students to enhance their employability through digital resources. I lead a team of almost 30 employees through regular performance conversations and serviced close to 900 students through classes, assessments, consultations, webinars, and practicals. In these roles, I provided regular updates on the progress and processes of the projects and consistently engaged in administrative, strategic, and collaborative conversations to align with the objectives of the institution.
Testimonials
"Mr. Alexandro Daniels has been an invaluable asset in constructing and refining my essays. His keen eye for detail and expertise in language has transformed my writing from average to exceptional. Mr. Daniëls not only provided constructive feedback but also offered insightful suggestions to enhance clarity in my essay. I highly recommend his services to anyone facing language challenges; he is a true master at helping you unlock your full writing potential"
Grade 11 high school learner
"The consultations have been so effective, I think it appropriate to separate my academic journey into two parts; BD and AD (Before Daniëls and After Daniëls). Before I got the opportunity to work with Mr. Daniëls, my writing abilities were fairly good. However, since receiving additional and consistent guidance and advice from him, my writing has become excellent."
Third-year English student
"The Asynchronous Content allowed me to engage my course work in a new way. The reading material provided was very clear and easy to grasp.
The user friendliness of the Asynchronous Content is also something I appreciated.
1) Content was easy to find.
2) Allowing me to read through the material myself and develop my own understanding
3) With the help of recorded classes and Mr. Alexandro Daniëls, I was able to clear any doubts amd answer any questions I had regarding the course work."
E-portfolio development student
"I was looking for a way to make an impression while jobhunting and realised I needed a website that embodied who I am as a teacher. Upon a quick chat with Mr. Daniëls I was able to express my vision for my website. He then created my website which superseded my expectations. It was such a well put together website that it gained a high traffic rate, and was also mentioned during one of my interviews! I’d highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a creative designer."
Educator
Let's Work Together
As a social entrepreneur, my goal is to help others realise their full potential through meaningful and customised interventions, feedback, and learning. If you're looking to gain a competitive edge as a high school learner, university student, or working professional, be sure to reach out!