Terri-Leigh Ryklief

Programme Team

Student Support and Development Advisor

“You’re not the same person you were a year ago and that’s beautiful.”

My alma mater

UWC

Your company name and/or personal brand statement that aligns with the mission of the programme in which you are involved

Throughout our lives, it is important to constantly reflect in order to learn and grow.

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I have always known that I wanted to work in an educational setting, with people who choose to improve on their capabilities and develop themselves. My belief is that we all have the ability be great, we just have to alter our mindsets by choosing to improve, change and adapt in order to become who we are truly meant to be. In doing so, we would be able to achieve greatness in all areas of our lives.

Personal and professional goals

My personal goal is to create a positive impact on those around me through meaningful, fulfilling experiences and interactions which align with the holistic needs of an individual.

My Professional goal is to become an educational psychologist where I would be able to give advice and develop content which would assist students in learning more effectively.

A relevant achievement or accomplishment – including professional and other qualifications

Obtaining my Honours in Psychology whilst juggling work and overcoming life’s challenges. 

Overview of qualifications, skills and areas of expertise
  • Honours Psychology
  • BA Psychology- majoring in Psychology, Ethics, and Sociology.
  • Senior Certificate – Bergvliet High School

My various job roles have cultivated a passion for education and the online learning environment. They have also contributed to developing my interpersonal skills and established the importance of self-growth in order to assist others effectively.