Simran Khataw

Skilled at communications and Environmental project management.

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Malindi, Kenya

Political Science Tutor at University of Cape Town

Communications Intern at ArbNet

Studied Specialising in Environmental Geographical Science. at University of Cape Town

Studied Majored in Environmental Geographical Science, Sociology, and Politics. Graduated on Deans List with a 72% aggregate. at University of Cape Town

Joined March 29, 2021

Skills

Languages

English

Native or Bilingual

Gujarati

Advanced

Swahili

Advanced

About

Keen on expanding my network and working within the intersection of environmental science, digital marketing, and communications. Post-Graduate Environmental Geographical Science specialisation. Undergraduate majors: Environmental Geographical Science, Politics and Sociology. I am a post-graduate candidate at the University of Cape Town (UCT), who currently works in media monitoring and content creation for ArbNet - an international community of arboreta and tree-focused professionals. At UCT I tutor the third year 'POL3029F: Politics of Africa and the Global South' course; as well as being the Honours Degree Representative for the Environmental Geographical Science Faculty. Communications social media specialist, extensive project management, and stakeholder management.

Experience

University of Cape Town

Mar 2021 – Present

Cape Town/Remote

Political Science Tutor

Tutoring for a final year Political Science - 'Politics of Africa and the Global South.' Engaged in lesson planning to facilitate student engagement. Participated in internal coordination. Versed in remote teaching methods. Skilled in student assessment.

ArbNet

Jun 2020 – Present

Remote

Communications Intern

Focused on interacting with ArbNet’s Global audience through conducting interviews, social media assistance and developing new resource material. General assistive communications officer. Communications liaison. Development of Social media material.

University of Cape Town

Feb 2019 – Oct 2020

Cape Town

Student Wellness Facilitator

Student representative for promoting mental, physical and sexual health among the University of Cape Town (UCT) students. Spearheaded mental health workshops. Worked online and in-person.

Education

University of Cape Town

Mar 2021 – Present

Postgraduate Honours in Environmental Geographical Science, Specialising in Environmental Geographical Science.

University of Cape Town

Feb 2018 – Dec 2020

Bachelors of Social Science, Majored in Environmental Geographical Science, Sociology, and Politics. Graduated on Deans List with a 72% aggregate.