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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Bekezela Soganile

Educator & Lecturer
Krugersdorp
Bekezela Soganile

Summary

A driven and accomplished educator and lecturer with strong academic, leadership, administration, strategic management, research and communication skills gained in school teaching and learning environment, school leadership, community leadership, research in leadership and change management. I have 25 years of experience in the teaching profession; 4 years in senior management as School Principal; more than 10 years in middle management as Head of Department and or senior teacher. I am looking forward to forge a long-term career within a vibrant, forward-thinking organization. I am passionate about teaching, lecturing, school leadership and change management. This broad range of skills has capacitated me to quickly and easily adapt to any industry or environment.

Overview

27
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education
3
Certifications

Work History

St Ursulas School

Senior Science Teacher
02.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Demonstrates positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Plans, prepares, and teaches lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Grade 10 - 12 Physical Sciences teacher (IEB)
  • Grade 8 - 9 Natural Sciences teacher

Townsend High School

Science Teacher & Head of Department
07.1998 - 12.2025

Job overview

  • Leading the department in developing and improving teaching and learning Establishing priorities and goals for the department that integrate with and support the Mission and Vision, the school objectives, and the school development Plan
  • Planning curriculum including developing and maintaining schemes of work in consultation with colleagues within the department and across and in line with the requirements of the department of education policies and procedures
  • Maintaining and developing assessment practices monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning within the department in line with school policy and those of Department of education
  • Recommending appropriate professional development for teachers within the subject area.
  • '0' and 'A' Level Biology teacher

UniHigh Independent School

Principal
01.2018 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Leading teaching and learning in the school – overall academic guidance
  • Shaping the direction and development of the school – strategic leadership
  • Reviewing academic operational requirements of the institution
  • Implementing relevant government policies
  • Managing quality and securing accountability
  • Developing and empowering teachers
  • Curriculum reviews
  • Managing the school as an organisation
  • School administration: school timetabling, organising agenda and monitoring School Management Team meetings (SMT), teacher meetings, ensuring compliance with Annual teaching Plan as per departmental policies
  • Quality assurance of mark sheets and reports
  • Drafting and implementing the learner Code of Conduct, teacher handbook, invigilator handbook and School Management Team handbook
  • Coordination of school events like Prize Giving, Parents evening etc
  • Performance management of teachers
  • Recruitment, selection and induction of staff
  • Ensuring the school attains 100% Pass rate
  • Monitoring student behaviour and enforcing discipline policies
  • Achievements as School Principal – The school progressively improved up to achieving 100% pass rate in Matric class of 2021 under my leadership.

Randfontein High School

Senior Teaher
04.2008 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Physical Sciences Grade 10 -12
  • Business Studies Grade 10 -12
  • Natural Sciences grade 8 – 9
  • Mathematics Grade 8 – 9
  • Assisted with curriculum planning and materials selection.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, and course work.
  • School Based Support team member
  • Communicated frequently with parents
  • Tutoring: Secondary School Intervention Programme (SSIP) in

underperforming schools across the Gauteng west district.

Sibanye Gold program Tutor for underperforming schools

  • Achievements: 100% pass rate in Grade 12 Physical Sciences from 2011 to 2017.
  • National Senior Certificate Senior Marker

Girls' College

Head of Science Department
01.2006 - 12.2007

Job overview

Managing the Science Department

Teaching '0' and 'A' Level biology students

Bulawayo Polytechnical College

Lecturer
01.2006 - 12.2007

Job overview

  • Lecturing Business Management to diploma students

Townsend High School

Science Teacher & Head of Department
07.1998 - 12.2005

Job overview

  • Leading the department in developing and improving teaching and learning Establishing priorities and goals for the department that integrate with and support the Mission and Vision, the school objectives, and the school development Plan
  • Planning curriculum including developing and maintaining schemes of work in consultation with colleagues within the department and across and in line with the requirements of the department of education policies and procedures
  • Maintaining and developing assessment practices monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning within the department in line with school policy and those of Department of education
  • Recommending appropriate professional development for teachers within the subject area.
  • '0' and 'A' Level Biology teacher

Education

UNISA
SBL Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Doctorate in Business Leadership (DBL) from Business Leadership
01.2019 - Current

University Overview

National Universal of Science And Technology
Zimbabwe

MBA from Business Administration
09.2004 - 10.2005

University Overview

  • Legal Environment of Business
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Managerial Economics
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Marketing Management
  • Human resources Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Financial Management & Policy
  • Strategic Management
  • Dissertation Title: The impact of downsizing on employees. A case of Bulawayo Manufacturing companies.

Enrique Jose Varona
Cuba

Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) from Education
07.1993 - 07.1998

University Overview

Core Subjects:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Methodology of Teaching

Skills

    Project-Based Learning

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Certification

Human Resource Management

References

References

Jackie Loots

UniCollege Campus Manger

jackie.loots@unicollege.co.za

+27 11 953 555326

Mr David Mokgobanama

Gauteng West Education Department Circuit 4 Manager

matome.mokgobanama@gauteng.gov.za

+27 71 567 0392

Mrs Vedika Maharaj

Subject Education Specialist, Gauteng West Education Department

vedika.mahaj@gauteng.gov.za

+27 76 563 6222

Timeline

Senior Science Teacher
St Ursulas School
02.2023 - Current

Human Resource Management

10-2022
UNISA
Doctorate in Business Leadership (DBL) from Business Leadership
01.2019 - Current

Assessment & Moderation (ETDP SETA)

07-2018
Principal
UniHigh Independent School
01.2018 - 12.2022
Senior Teaher
Randfontein High School
04.2008 - 12.2017
Head of Science Department
Girls' College
01.2006 - 12.2007
Lecturer
Bulawayo Polytechnical College
01.2006 - 12.2007

HIV/AIDS facilitation

07-2005
National Universal of Science And Technology
MBA from Business Administration
09.2004 - 10.2005
Science Teacher & Head of Department
Townsend High School
07.1998 - 12.2025
Science Teacher & Head of Department
Townsend High School
07.1998 - 12.2005
Enrique Jose Varona
Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) from Education
07.1993 - 07.1998
Bekezela SoganileEducator & Lecturer