Teaching Preferences
Online Teaching
One-on-One at $50-70 per hour
Group Teaching at $50-70 per hour
In Person Teaching
One-on-One at $50-70 per hour
Group Teaching at $50-70 per hour
Offers free trial classes
Teaches following Subjects/Exams
Joomla (Computer: Web Development)
Language of Instruction:
English
Search Engine Optimization (Computer: Web Development)
Language of Instruction:
English
Learning Management Systems (Computer: Web Development)
Language of Instruction:
English
Teaching Experience
Developer, Advisor, Manager, Trainer, Support
Slingshot Content Management, South Africa
Jul 2003 - Present
Joomla! CMS, Moodle LMS, Google Applications
Founded various Social Networking including the Joomla SA Portal, Moodle SA Portal, Moodle for Africa Group, Orphan Network for South Africa.
Initiated Learn Joomla! to facilitate on-demand learning and face to face instruction curriculum.
Enjoyed a measure of success in Search Engine Optimisation, featuring prominently on a variety of search phrases relevant to our industries.
Lecturer, Lab Technician
University of Zululand, South Africa
Apr 2004 - Jul 2007
Web Computing I & II
Implemented Moodle Learning Management System on campus.
Instructed students in the use of Blogger, Google Applications, Moodle LMS, Joomla CMS, Skype and other web applications.
Professional Experience
Founder & Owner
Slingshot Content Management, South Africa
Jun 2005 - PresentPermanent executive level position, ranging from sales & marketing, to production & design, administration & production, website hosting, website development, training & support, internet search engine optimisation.
Founder & Champion
Joomla! Southern African Portal, South Africa
Jan 2007 - PresentChampion and custodian of the NPO that was formed to safeguard the Joomla! brand and to enable and enhance communication, co-ordination and collaboration amongst Joomla! users in Southern Africa.
Sales Executive, Website Department Manager
Zulucom IT Services, South Africa
Jun 2003 - Jul 2004Sales and Production of websites and internet marketing services.
Sales Executive, Conference Coordinator
Profile Public Relations, South Africa
Jan 2002 - Jun 2003Client prospecting including cold-calling, scheduling introductory meetings, presenting a product portfolio using digital and hardcopy materials, taking quotation specifications and presenting a quotation (which was prepared at head office) to the client.
Environmental Educator
Wildlife & Environment Society of South Africa, South Africa
Mar 1996 - Dec 1999Facilitated curriculum based fieldwork in an outdoor setting for education institutions.
Education
Webreneur
World Wide Web, South Africa
Jul 2003 - Present
Self-study of the dynamic and changing nature of the internet, covering subjects as diverse as internet marketing, return on investment, content management, social networking, website promotion, keyword research, organic and pay-per-click advertising, link development, directory listings and more.
Certificate in Environmental Education
Rhodes University, South Africa
Jul 1997 - Jun 1998
Co-accredited by the Wildlife & Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA)
This was the start of my interest in educational pursuits.
B.Sc (Eng) - incomplete
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Jan 1993 - Dec 1993
Realised that Engineering was not meant to be, and investigated other options.
Professional Exams & Certifications
Certificate in Environmental Education
South Africa
Year Of Passing:
1999
Associations & Membership
Joomla! Southern African Portal
South Africa
Apr 2006 - PresentFounder and Chairman
Website and Communications manager for htp://www.joomla.org.za