Abisha John
Capetown
Summary
Enthusiastic History Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Passionate and skilled in creating inclusive learning environments that encourage student participation and foster academic growth. Successfully enhanced student performance through innovative teaching methods and individualized support. Committed to continuous professional development and collaboration with colleagues to improve school-wide educational standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
History Teacher
SEDCO HIGH SCHOOL
Johannesburg
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Planning and delivering lessons to students
- Developing and implementing curriculum and lesson plans that align with educational standards
- Assessing student progress and providing feedback to students and parents
- Created
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Integrated multimedia resources into the classroom setting to stimulate discussion among students.
- Identified historical precedents to connect antecedent events that apply to modern era.
- Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
- Developed research assignments to encourage engagement through exploration of history.
- Developed lesson plans to teach historical events, documents and figures in an engaging manner.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance in order to evaluate progress throughout the semester.
English Lecturer
WEST COAST COLLEGE
Atlantis
01.2009 - 12.2019
- Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
- Coordinated special events such as guest speakers or field trips.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Identifying the needs and
- Instructed students in areas such as literature and creative writing.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations and other assigned work.
- Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
- Adapted teaching strategies to different student learning styles and skill levels.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Raised average scores on exams points through goal-setting and improved study habits.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design innovative curricula for classes.
- Led general English, literature and creative writing classes during semester.
- Incorporated reading strategies to inspire confidence and demonstrate fluent reading skills.
History Teacher
GLEN VIEW 1 HIGH SCHOOL
Harare
01.2000 - 12.2008
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by posing questions that challenged students' preconceived notions of history.
- Organized field trips to local historical sites to supplement course curriculum.
- Developed and taught courses in World History, American History, Ancient Civilizations, and Military History.
- Communicated with parents and guardians to advocate for at-home learning.
- Coordinated with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess science-based curriculum.
- Assigned tests, quizzes and group projects to assess growth of historical knowledge.
- Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
- Applied many pedagogical methodologies to improve learning development among every type of student.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Integrated technology into classroom instruction by utilizing interactive software programs and digital media tools.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by monitoring classroom behavior and providing appropriate interventions when needed.
- Published articles in peer-reviewed journals related to my area of expertise within world history.
History Teacher
MARONDERA HIGH SCHOOL
Marondera
01.1995 - 12.1999
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Integrated multimedia resources into the classroom setting to stimulate discussion among students.
- Facilitated extra-curricular activities such as clubs, events and community service initiatives.
- Identified historical precedents to connect antecedent events that apply to modern era.
- Developed research assignments to encourage engagement through exploration of history.
- Developed lesson plans to teach historical events, documents and figures in an engaging manner.
Education
Masters - Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
01.2025
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
01.2014
Bachelor of Education (BEd) -
UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
01.2007
Diploma - Education
UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
01.1994
Skills
- Student engagement
- Project-based learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Team building
- Instructional methods
- Student assessment
- Group instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom technology
- Conflict resolution
- Student records management
- Collaborative learning
- Student needs assessment
- Inquiry-based learning
- Multimedia presentations
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Global perspectives
- Historical research
References
- Ms Strumpher
- West Coast TVET College, +27215771727, cstrumpher@westcoastcollege.co.za
- Mrs M Manyeza
- Glen View 1 High School, +263772506027, maymanyeza@gmail.com
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
Timeline
History Teacher
SEDCO HIGH SCHOOL
01.2020 - 12.2023
English Lecturer
WEST COAST COLLEGE
01.2009 - 12.2019
History Teacher
GLEN VIEW 1 HIGH SCHOOL
01.2000 - 12.2008
History Teacher
MARONDERA HIGH SCHOOL
01.1995 - 12.1999
Masters - Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
Bachelor of Education (BEd) -
UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
Diploma - Education
UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
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