Tashlyn Smith

At Epicentr, a health research company, I worked as a Field Worker under a two month contract. My role involved collecting and managing data for health research studies, which required precision, organisation and the ability to work under pressure in a professional environmen. This experience also enhanced my ability to adapt to new challenges and collaborate with diverse teams to achieve research goals.

Field Worker/Data Collector - Epicentre Health Research - Johannesburg

(2023-04 - 2023-05)

At Epicentr, a health research company, I worked as a Field Worker under a two month contract. My role involved collecting and managing data for health research studies, which required precision, organisation and the ability to work under pressure in a professional environmen. This experience also enhanced my ability to adapt to new challenges and collaborate with diverse teams to achieve research goals.

Learner Support Agent - Gauteng Department of Basic Education

(2023-07 - 2024-01)

As a learner support agent under the Department of Basic Education at Winchester Ridge Primary School. I worked closely with learners to support their educational and personal developmen. My primary focus was improving learners' reading skills and providing assistance to those with special learning needs.

This role honed my interpersonal and communication skills, patience, and the ability to adapt to diverse learning skills. It also deepened my passion for education and my communication to empowering young learners.

Grade R Teaching Practice - Fordsburg Primary School

(2024-06 - 2024-09)

Gained hands-on experience in teaching grade R at Fordsburg Primary School and Grade 1 at Crosby Academic Primary School the through IIE Varsity College. Specialised in learning and teaching through play, positive reinforcement, scaffolding and many other teaching methods and theories.

Grade 1 Teaching Practice - Crosby Academic Primary School

(2025-05 - 2025-06)

Gained hands-on experience in teaching grade R at Fordsburg Primary School and Grade 1 at Crosby Academic Primary School the through IIE Varsity College. Specialised in learning and teaching through play, positive reinforcement, scaffolding and many other teaching methods and theories.

NSC Matric Certificate - Hoërskool President High School (2018 - 2022)

Bachelor in Education Foundation Phase - Education Foundation Phase - IIE Varsity College / Emeris (2024 - 2025)

Bachelor in Education Foundation Phase - Education Foundation Phase - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2026)