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I am an accomplished professional pursuing a Master of Arts in English, experienced in tutoring and content creation. I am an English Language Tutor at the University of Johannesburg, skilled in delivering engaging lessons and enhancing literacy skills. With a strong background in editing, proofreading, and creative writing, I ensure clear communication. I am fluent in multiple languages and adept at managing diverse learning needs. I have authored articles, blogs, and research proposals for various clients with a high client satisfaction rate. I also evaluate students' academic writing to ensure it meets standards, offering constructive feedback that fosters growth and improves performance. My experience in retail readiness training and editorial internships has further developed my skills in content quality and project management.…I am an accomplished professional pursuing a Master of Arts in English, experienced in tutoring and content creation. I am an English Language Tutor at the University of Johannesburg, skilled in delivering engaging lessons and enhancing literacy skills. With a strong background in editing, proofreading, and creative writing, I ensure clear communication. I am fluent in multiple languages and adept at managing diverse learning needs. I have authored articles, blogs, and research proposals for various clients with a high client satisfaction rate. I also evaluate students' academic writing to ensure it meets standards, offering constructive feedback that fosters growth and improves performance. My experience in retail readiness training and editorial internships has further developed my skills in content quality and project management.

Akani Ngobeni

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I am an accomplished professional pursuing a Master of Arts in English, experienced in tutoring and content creation. I am an English Language Tutor at the University of Johannesburg, skilled in delivering engaging lessons and enhancing literacy skills. With a strong background in editing, proofreading, and creative writing, I ensure clear communication. I am fluent in multiple languages and adept at managing diverse learning needs. I have authored articles, blogs, and research proposals for various clients with a high client satisfaction rate. I also evaluate students' academic writing to ensure it meets standards, offering constructive feedback that fosters growth and improves performance. My experience in retail readiness training and editorial internships has further developed my skills in content quality and project management.…I am an accomplished professional pursuing a Master of Arts in English, experienced in tutoring and content creation. I am an English Language Tutor at the University of Johannesburg, skilled in delivering engaging lessons and enhancing literacy skills. With a strong background in editing, proofreading, and creative writing, I ensure clear communication. I am fluent in multiple languages and adept at managing diverse learning needs. I have authored articles, blogs, and research proposals for various clients with a high client satisfaction rate. I also evaluate students' academic writing to ensure it meets standards, offering constructive feedback that fosters growth and improves performance. My experience in retail readiness training and editorial internships has further developed my skills in content quality and project management.

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I am an accomplished professional pursuing a Master of Arts in English, experienced in tutoring and content creation. I am an English Language Tutor at the University of Johannesburg, skilled in delivering engaging lessons and enhancing literacy skills. With a strong background in editing, proofreading, and creative writing, I ensure clear communication. I am fluent in multiple languages and adept at managing diverse learning needs.

I have authored articles, blogs, and research proposals for various clients with a high client satisfaction rate. I also evaluate students’ academic writing to ensure it meets standards, offering constructive feedback that fosters growth and improves performance. My experience in retail readiness training and editorial internships has further developed my skills in content quality and project management.

Skills

Copywriting

Microsoft Office

Editorial Illustration

Social Media Design

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Social Media Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Tsonga

Advanced

Venda

Advanced

Work Experience

English Language Tutor at University of Johannesburg

September 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025

Delivered audio-visual lessons and marked assessments with precision, improving students' performance by 10%. Conducted consultations to enhance students' writing and comprehension skills by 7%.

Academic Literacy Education Tutor at University of Johannesburg

January 1, 2023 - Present

Planned and delivered tailored academic literacy lessons improving grades by 12%. Provided comprehensive feedback on assignments fostering academic growth by 9%.

Freelance Writer & Editor at Wordzard (Self Employed)

July 1, 2016 - Present

Authored articles, blogs, and research proposals with an 80% client satisfaction rate. Edited and proofread 20+ documents to ensure grammar, style, tone, and factual accuracy. Conducted in-depth research to produce over 20 fact-based and SEO-optimized content pieces. Maintained long-term client relationships with over 90% satisfaction. Managed multiple projects, ensuring deadlines were met 98% of the time without compromising quality.

Editorial Intern at Jacana Media

December 1, 2016 - August 27, 2025

Edited and proofread 50+ articles, press releases, and social media posts for grammar and quality. Conducted picture research and compiled metadata sheets, improving publication processes by 30%. Oversaw production of reprints for 30+ titles and arranged library archives alphabetically, improving accessibility by 70%.

News Curator & Editor (Apprenticeship) at HMR News Updates

July 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025

Wrote and edited over 500 articles on government, politics, and lifestyle topics, gaining over 25% daily traction. Managed social media accounts, enhancing audience engagement by 60%. Proofread, edited, and evaluated 100+ copies to verify guideline adherence. Researched over 60 topics to create accurate and engaging content. Fact-checked over 500 written stories before publication.

Editorial Intern (Unpaid) at The Social Talks

July 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025

Reviewed and edited 100+ stories by marking errors and providing feedback to writers. Drafted engaging pieces up to 1500 words. Provided concise editorial feedback improving articles and storywriting by 11%. Researched topics for accurate and engaging content. Fact-checked over 100 sources before publication.

Retail Trainee at Shoprite

December 1, 2016 - August 27, 2025

Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry. Acted with integrity, honesty, and knowledge promoting company culture. Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers, improving productivity by 16%. Drafted a business plan.

Freelance Writer at Livingston Research

March 28, 2025 - April 28, 2023