Bulelani Tsitsa
Butterworth
Summary
Experienced DCES Curriculum ECD Preprimary professional with a robust background in early childhood education, currently serving at the Department for Education in Butterworth. Demonstrates expertise in training and facilitating modules for Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners, with a strong focus on NCS and CAPS. Notable achievements include leading Foundation Phase initiatives, implementing Autism Awareness training, and fostering safe, nurturing learning environments. Proficient in health and safety procedures, Reggio Emilia approach understanding, meal preparation, and childhood development reporting. Committed to continuous professional development through ongoing teacher and childcare training. Career goal: to further enhance the quality of early childhood education through innovative curriculum development and effective teacher training programmes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DCES Curriculum ECD Preprimary
Department For Education
Butterworth
01.1994 - Current
- I started teaching in 1994 as Junior Secondary Teacher and in 1997 joined Primary section as Foundation Phase Teacher for Grade 1. Having gained experience as Facilitator for Curriculum 2005, I found it interesting and captivating working with young children. I taught all the Grades in the Foundation Phase and was one of the Lead Teachers for Foundation Phase in the Province. I trained teachers in NCS and CAPS until I got promoted to Department of Education as DCES Foundation Phase in 2012. As head of section, i fully participated in the training of teachers in the phase with subject advisers focusing to Grade RR and Grade R, Preprimary unity as is currently known. I have qualified as an Assessor and am currently waiting for Facilitator and Moderator results. I am currently training ECD Practitioners on NCF from the previous years to date through workshops that we organise as Department of education. I am fit to train and facilitate modules to empower Practitioners in the Early Childhood Development (ECD).
- Used imagination, innovation and creativity during activities, facilitating learning and development.
- Attended teacher and childcare training to keep up to date on curriculums and best practices.
- Encouraged children's language development through storytelling and interactive discussions.
- Observed child progress to detect signs of developmental, emotional, or health-related issues.
- Implemented strategies to engage parents in their children's learning and development.
- Facilitated parent-teacher meetings to discuss children's progress and address any concerns.
- Evaluated curriculum effectiveness through reviews and assessments.
- Implemented Autism Awareness training to better support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Utilised assessment tools to track progress and identify gaps in learning.
- Fostered a safe, nurturing environment conducive to early childhood learning and exploration. These are some of the activities that I am engaged as both advisor and supervisor of the section.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Education
Butterworth College of Education
Eastern Cape, South Africa1993
Skills
- Health and safety procedures
- Reggio emilia approach understanding
- Meal preparation
- Childhood development reporting
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Certification
QUALIFICATIONS: Senior Teachers Diploma (Std)
Advance Certificate in Education(ACE)
Assessor Training Certificate
Licence: Code 10
References
- Mrs L Mpomposhe - 083 576 2698 ( CES)
- Mrs N Voyi - 072 223 0426 (Provincial Planner )
Timeline
DCES Curriculum ECD Preprimary
Department For Education
01.1994 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Education
Butterworth College of Education