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I Am Minette

Former med student. Now teaching, learning, and living deliberately.

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Who I am

About Me

I am a dedicated young woman with a positive worldview and much determination when it comes to my work or anything I'm interested in. I aspire to become a trauma surgeon and will keep working hard to achieve my goals.

I have exposed myself to many different types of jobs to increase my experience and knowledge across different subjects — because connecting with people is everything.

I'm an extrovert who loves working with all types of individuals, and I'm always keen to learn something new and expand my thinking.

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Minette van den Heever
What I can do

My Skills

A mix of medical training, technical know-how, and hands-on experience.

First Aid

Currently studying medicine at Wits University and qualified as a level 3 first aider.

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Microsoft Word

Creating professional forms, questionnaires, emails and documents.

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Microsoft Excel

Analysing and visualising data, automating tasks, creating graphs and charts.

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Microsoft Access

Creating and analysing databases.

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Notepad++

Creating entry-level web pages and working with code files.

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Where I've been

Education & Experience

A journey from primary school through medicine to Education Leader.

Jan 2008 – Dec 2015

Primary School Graduate

Laerskool Fairland, Johannesburg

Attended from grade 0 through grade 7.

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Aug 2019

SPCA Voluntary Work

Randburg SPCA, Johannesburg

Cleaned enclosures, walked dogs, cared for animals and reorganised storage rooms during grade 11 August vacation.

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Jan 2016 – Dec 2020

Highschool Matriculate

Helpmekaar Kollege, Johannesburg

Completed the IEB with 9 subjects — Core Maths, Sciences, Biology, Accounting, Computer Science and AP Maths. Achieved 8 distinctions.

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Dec 2020

Admin / Finances

SG Freight, Johannesburg

Filing, admin tasks and assisting with finances at a small freight company.

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Jan 2021 – Feb 2025

University Student

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

MBBCh degree (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) studying to become a trauma surgeon. Completed fourth year covering Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, and System Dynamics.

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May 2021 – Aug 2021

Waiter

Keg and Filley's, Johannesburg

Worked between study sessions, building communication skills and experience working with diverse people.

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Jan 2021 – March 2025

Tutoring

Private & Genius Premium Tuition, Johannesburg

Tutored Core Maths, AP Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Afrikaans for private students. Joined the Genius Premium Tuition team in 2023.

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March 2025 – Nov 2025

Education Leader

Genius Premium Tuition, Johannesburg

Designing personalised learning strategies, mentoring students, and helping them develop analytical thinking that extends beyond the classroom.

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Nov 2025 – Current

Education Leader

Genius Premium Tuition, Cape Town

Continuing to design personalised learning strategies and mentor students, now based in Cape Town.

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Outside of work

Hobbies

Life beyond the books — what I do when I'm not studying or teaching.

Netball

Playing for Wits University to stay fit and healthy.

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Art

Painting and drawing whenever I find the time.

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Voortrekkers

Camping, survival, fire-making — my Afrikaans community roots.

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Get in touch

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Feel free to reach out — whether it's about tutoring, a collaboration, or just to say hello.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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