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Natasha Skoryk
Journalist, Educator, Researcher
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) City of Cape Town
skoryk-03196b7a (LinkedIn)

Summary
Top Skills
Microsoft Office I am a writer and editor with a varied portfolio in print and digital
Customer Service media. I have written for South African and international publications,
Management such as The Callsheet, The Event, SPAR Savour, Telkom Future
Now, Huffington Post, SA Chef, GroundUp, SA Feminist, The
Languages Tempest, Design Times, The Mary Sue, Thought Catalog and Mail
English (Native or Bilingual) and Guardian’s Thought Leader.
Russian (Native or Bilingual)
Afrikaans (Full Professional) I have impeccable research, interviewing and writing skills across
French (Limited Working) a range of industries, and am comfortable working in a variety of
media formats. I am skilled in writing features, Q&As, and shortform
Honors-Awards online content (including social media and emailers). I have worked
Dean's Merit List on content marketing campaigns for several major South African
Dean's Merit List brands.
Dean's Merit List
Class Medallist English Language & Additionally, I am a qualified secondary school teacher and am
Literature I (ELL1013F)
currently pursuing my Masters in Education (MEd) by dissertation
Babette Taute Honours Scholarship
only at the University of Cape Town.

Experience
Self-Employed
Freelance Writer
February 2015 - Present (7 years 4 months)
I am a prolific journalist; my by-line has appeared in The Forward, The
Callsheet, The Event, SPAR Savour, Huffington Post, SA Chef, GroundUp, SA
Feminist, The Tempest, Design Times, The Mary Sue, Thought Catalog, and
Mail and Guardian’s Thought Leader. Additionally, I have worked on a number
of content marketing campaigns for major brands and companies including
Capitec Bank, BCX, Telkom and Independent Media.

Cape Town Holocaust and Genocide Centre
Educator
January 2019 - July 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Cape Town Area, South Africa
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I was responsible for planning and hosting workshops across the Student and
Adult education programmes.

University of Cape Town
Tutor in English Studies
March 2017 - December 2018 (1 year 10 months)
For four consecutive semesters, I tutored a group of approximately 20
students in English Literary Studies I (ELL1013F) and English Literary Studies
II (ELL1016S). Seminars took place twice a week. I was responsible for
developing the reading schedule for each of my groups, marking coursework
and exams and invigilation.

IES INTERNATIONAL HOUT BAY SCHOOL
Educator (Locum)
April 2018 - September 2018 (6 months)
Cape Town Area, South Africa

Taught PSHE to MYP, IGCSE and IB Diploma learners.

University of Cape Town
Tutor in African Studies
August 2016 - November 2016 (4 months)
I tutored two groups of 23 undergraduate students each; I was responsible
for running weekly seminar style sessions, and doing all related marking.
Additionally, I invigilated the exam.

Burrata
Waitron
November 2015 - February 2016 (4 months)

BrightSparkz Tutors
Private Tutor
July 2014 - May 2015 (11 months)

Books Galore
Casual Assistant
January 2014 - February 2015 (1 year 2 months)
Sunningdale, Cape Town

Education
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University of Cape Town
Master's degree, Education · (2018 - 2019)

University of Cape Town
PGCE, Senior Phase & FET Teaching (English & Lifeskills
methods) · (2017 - 2017)

University of Cape Town
BA Honours, English Studies · (2016 - 2016)

University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language & Literature and
Psychology · (2013 - 2015)

International School of Hout Bay
International Baccalaureate Diploma & IGCSE · (2008 - 2011)

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