Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Publications
References
Personal Information
Newspaperopinionpieces
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Alois Nzembe

Chinhoyi
Alois Nzembe

Summary

A seasoned educator, dedicated to student success and offering experience engaging individuals of different skill and ability levels. Applies personalized strategies to enhance student learning and increase performance against objectives. Excited to teach, train and motivate students.

Overview

34
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

King Solomon Academy
Chinhoyi

Primary school teacher
04.2023 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentations;
  • Maintaining discipline;
  • Teaching all areas of the primary curriculum;
  • Working with others to plan and coordinate work;
  • Working with parents to maximize their involvement in the school and the development of resources for the school;
  • Participating in extra-curricular activities
  • Planning, and evaluating lessons
  • Keeping records for all my learners

Mnambithi TVET College
Ladysmith

Lecturer
02.2011 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Defining the main goals of the lessons
  • Developing a curriculum that achieves the goals
  • Creating a course schedule that describes the themes that will be covered and including the deadlines for assignments and tests
  • Generating instructional plans that specify the delivery of the content
  • Delivering lectures and planning exercises to convey knowledge/skills and enhance coursework comprehension
  • Producing, delivering, and grading knowledge-testing exams for students
  • Addressing concerns raised by students and offering assistance to enable their success
  • Keeping track of students’ ratings and punctuality
  • Marking tests, assignments, projects and examinations
  • Engaging in pre- and post-moderation of tests, assignments, projects, and examinations
  • Invigilating tests, and examinations
  • Member of the Academic Board responsible for coordinating health and safety issues
  • Member of the Book Review Committee responsible for coaching and mentoring students in poetry, drama and literature

Icesa City Campus
Pietermaritzburg

Lecturer
01.2008 - 12.2010

Job overview

  • Preparation of lectures
  • Teaching assigned subjects
  • Marking examinations, tests and assignments
  • Compilation of study notes
  • Invigilating examinations, tests and assignments
  • Counseling students
  • Revising and editing curriculum materials

Ministry of Education and Culture
Inkomo

Special Needs Education Teacher
01.2003 - 04.2007

Job overview

  • Administer psychological diagnostic tests
  • Identify the needs and specific goals and objectives of each child’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
  • Developing appropriate academic and interpersonal skills in a given class following key skills outlined in the learners’ IEPs
  • Communicate with fellow teachers, school management team, and parents regarding the needs and progress of students
  • Maintain records, files, and reports as required by the Department of Education regulations
  • Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education

Ministry of Education Sport and Culture-Zimbabwe
Maringove

Primary School Teacher
01.1991 - 12.2000

Job overview

  • All subjects in the primary school curriculum

Education

University of KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa

Master of Education from Social Justice Education
01.2019

University of KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa

Bachelor of Educational Leadership and Management from Honours
01.2014

University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe

Bachelor of Primary Education
01.2002

Institute of Personnel Management
Zimbabwe

Diploma in Training Management
01.2000

Masvingo Teachers’ College
Zimbabwe

Certificate in Education
01.1990

Skills

  • Health and safety
  • Teaching (elementary school level)
  • Teaching (Life Science, Geography and English FAL up to FET)
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Active listening
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Classroom management
  • Computer literacy
  • Time management
  • Lesson planning
  • Administration
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Policy planning, designing, implementation and evaluation
  • Literacy development
  • Special education
  • Student assessment

Publications

  • Muhwerengeshe, Nzembe, A., 2003, Zimbabwe Children’s Literature Foundation, Harare
  • Lecturers’ perceptions of leadership traits which promote motivation in a South African Technical Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) College, Nzembe, A., 2017, Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 6, 2, 49-60
  • Access, participation and success: The Tri-dimensional conundrum of academic outcomes in a South African TVET College, Nzembe, A., 2018, Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 7, 2, 31-42
  • Social Geographies of Participation and Success: Narratives of Six Students in a TVET College in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, Nzembe, A., 2019, Unpublished M.Ed Thesis, UKZN, Pietermaritzburg

References

  • Dr. S. B. Sader, M.Ed. Dissertation Supervisor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Number 1 Golf Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, SaderS@ukzn.ac.za, +27-332606148
  • Mr. Fabian Pillay, Former Senior Lecturer, Mnambithi TVET College, Number 12 Walton Street, Ladysmith, South Africa, +27783234897, fabianpillay25@gmail.com
  • Mr. N. Janhi, Former Head of Department, Mnambithi TVET College, 12 Walton Street, Ladysmith, South Africa, +27848080394, nelson.janhi@yahoo.com

Personal Information

Title: Mr.

Newspaperopinionpieces

  • Successful Study is the key, Nzembe, A., 03/14/08, The Natal Witness, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  • Reading: Help children from a young age, Nzembe, A., 04/10/08, The Natal Witness, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  • Step-by-step approach crucial for math success, Nzembe, A., 04/24/08, The Natal Witness, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  • Gifted Children also face challenges, Nzembe, A., 05/07/08, The Natal Witness, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  • How to recognize if your child has a drug problem, Nzembe, A., 06/04/08, The Natal Witness, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  • Instilling self-discipline in children, Nzembe, A., 06/19/08, The Natal Witness, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  • A place to learn, Nzembe, A., 07/02/08, The Natal Witness, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  • Practical learning, Nzembe, A., 07/31/08, The Natal Witness, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  • Attitudes and learning, Nzembe, A., 09/11/08, The Natal Witness, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  • How to help your hyperactive child, Nzembe, A., 09/29/08, The Natal Witness, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  • Teaching teenage girls the facts of life, Nzembe, A., 12/20/08, The Natal Witness, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  • Making career-defining choices, Nzembe, A., 01/22/09, The Natal Witness, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Accomplishments

  • In 2015 I graduated Cum Laude in my Bachelor of Education degree (Management, Leadership and Policy)
  • In 2021 I won three awards for producing an overall pass rate of 90% for my first year Early Childhood Development, Diploma in Early Childhood Development student teachers, 96% for the second year group and 97% for the third year group despite challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Certification

  • I have a certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from TEFL Universal (UK)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Primary school teacher

King Solomon Academy
04.2023 - 07.2024

Lecturer

Mnambithi TVET College
02.2011 - 03.2023

Lecturer

Icesa City Campus
01.2008 - 12.2010

Special Needs Education Teacher

Ministry of Education and Culture
01.2003 - 04.2007

Primary School Teacher

Ministry of Education Sport and Culture-Zimbabwe
01.1991 - 12.2000

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Master of Education from Social Justice Education

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Bachelor of Educational Leadership and Management from Honours

University of Zimbabwe

Bachelor of Primary Education

Institute of Personnel Management

Diploma in Training Management

Masvingo Teachers’ College

Certificate in Education
Alois Nzembe