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Bukelwa Doris Mzamo
Educator
Johannesburg
Summary
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Caring educator with 7 years of experience in Mathematics instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Highly tolerant educator dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Educator
Mayibuye Primary School
Johannessburg
02.2012 - 06.2022
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Instructed up to Number students individually and in groups on Area of study subjects.
- Scheduled Number hours per week to provide academic support and tutoring to struggling students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Integrated Type and Type items into classroom to create safe and positive learning environment.
- Prepared Type and Type tests and quizzes to determine student comprehension.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Implemented different technologies such as Type and Type to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for Number students.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Used designated student database and Software to document student grades.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Created schedules and lesson plans for Number-grade Area of expertise classes to increase student interest and participation.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences and lesson plans.
- Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities.
- Exemplified positive behavior for children by assisting with learning. moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
- Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Acting Departmental Head
Mayibuye Primary School
Johannesburg
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
School Governing Body
Mayibuye Primary School
Johannesburg
05.2012 - 05.2018
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Educator
Kaalfontein Primary School
Johannesburg
07.2003 - 01.2012
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
- Exemplified positive behavior for children by assisting with learning. moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
- Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences and lesson plans.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Created schedules and lesson plans for Number-grade Area of expertise classes to increase student interest and participation.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Assessed and looked after Number students by working closely with staff and efficiently planning and coordinating work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for Number students.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Prepared Type and Type tests and quizzes to determine student comprehension.
- Integrated Type and Type items into classroom to create safe and positive learning environment.
- Increased Area of expertise learning progress through streamlining testing procedures and updating protocols.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Scheduled Number hours per week to provide academic support and tutoring to struggling students.
- Instructed up to Number students individually and in groups on Area of study subjects.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Implemented reading incentive program into daily classroom practices, resulting in Number% increase in student grade averages.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Educator
Ebony Park Primary School
Johannesburg
01.2003 - 06.2003
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
- Exemplified positive behavior for children by assisting with learning. moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences and lesson plans.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Created schedules and lesson plans for Number-grade Area of expertise classes to increase student interest and participation.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Used designated student database and Software to document student grades.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for Number students.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Integrated Type and Type items into classroom to create safe and positive learning environment.
- Increased Area of expertise learning progress through streamlining testing procedures and updating protocols.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Education
Advanced Certificate In Education - Mathematics (GET)
Witwatersrand University
Gauteng 01.2009 - 06.2011
Senior Primary Teachers Diploma - Education
Bensonvale College of Education
Eastern Cape 01.1996 - 05.2000
Advance Certificate In Education - Learners With Special Educational Needs
Witwatersrand University
Gauteng 01.2004 - 12.2005
Skills
Academic goals
undefinedSoftware
Robotics
Certification
Counselling for Teachers
Interests
Volunteering
Arts
Sports
Community Activities
Cultural Activities
Extra Mural Activities
Timeline
Acting Departmental Head
Mayibuye Primary School
04.2019 - 07.2019
School Governing Body
Mayibuye Primary School
05.2012 - 05.2018
Educator
Mayibuye Primary School
02.2012 - 06.2022
Advanced Certificate In Education - Mathematics (GET)
Witwatersrand University
01.2009 - 06.2011
Human Movement Workshop
04-2008
Development of Reading Skills and Strategies
04-2007
Technology
02-2007
Counselling for Teachers
11-2006
Raising Safe Kids in an Unsafe World
09-2006
Using Sound Families in the Classroom
09-2006
Story Telling Techniques
09-2006
Phonics ~ Dolch, Sight Words, High Frequency Words
08-2006
Phonics ~ The Alphabets
08-2006
Revised National Curriculum Statement (2002) ~ Intermediate Phase (Mathematics)
06-2004
Lovelife Games Management Course
02-2004
Advance Certificate In Education - Learners With Special Educational Needs
Witwatersrand University
01.2004 - 12.2005
Environmental Education
11-2003
Educators Training Course on Emotional and Behavioural Problems
10-2003
Educator
Kaalfontein Primary School
07.2003 - 01.2012
Educator
Ebony Park Primary School
01.2003 - 06.2003
South African National Literacy Initiative
04-2002
Senior Primary Teachers Diploma - Education
Bensonvale College of Education
01.1996 - 05.2000
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