Busi Mncube
Educator
Midrand,Gauteng
Summary
An enthusiastic, hardworking and determined person, who is committed to own professional development and furthering studies in the educational field, in order to enhance efficiency in teaching. I have excellent listening skills, work ethic, works well in a team, enjoys challenges and always willing to learn.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
IsiZulu Language Specialist Grades 8-12
Curro Waterfall
Midrand
1 2018 - Current
- Grade 12 isiZulu Specialist
- 2022 100% Pass: 3 learners 2 As and 1B
- 2023 100% Pass: 9 Learners; 5As and 4Bs
- Head of isiZulu Across all phases (Grade R-12)
- Assisting with curriculum, teaching and learning and resources
- Director of Discipline and Learner Affairs High School 2024
- Discipline, Uniforms, Mentoring, Pastoral Care
- Grade 11 Head 2024
- Subject Lead FAL 2024: isiZulu and Afrikaans
- Head of Student Affairs High School 2018-2022
- Pastoral Care; Emotional and Social needs, Discipline, Uniforms, Mentoring
- Grade 7 Grade Head 2022
- Pastoral Care; Emotional and Social needs, Discipline, Uniforms, Mentoring
- Learner Support Grades 8-12
- MERC (Management Employee Representative Committee).2023-
- Choir and Drama Club Facilitator 2022
- Vice- Chairperson Transformation and Diversity Committee 2018-2020
Director of Discipline and Student Affairs
Curro Waterfall
01.2021 - Current
- Ensuring that the learners adhere to the School's Code of Conduct.
- Ensure correct wearing of school uniform
- Mentoring learners
- Offering pastoral Care; emotionally and socially
- Conducting workshops
Grade 6 Class teacher
De La Salle Holy Cross College
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Teaching isiZulu [2nd Additional] Grade 5-7
- Teaching Religious Education Grade 6
- Angels Mentor Grade 7 [Outreach]
- Learner Support isiZulu
- Reason for leaving: Moving closer to home
Teaching: IsiZulu Grades 4-6
Southdowns College
Midrand
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Introducing isiZulu [1st Additional] at Southdowns College
- Curriculum Development, Southdowns College
- Outreach
- Pencilbox
- ISASA Gauteng isiZulu PrimarySchools User Group: Vice-Chair
- Facilitator, organizer, APSAL Vice Chairperson
- Reason for leaving: Needed a challenge as a class teacher
Teaching: IsiZulu Grades 6-7
Dainfern College
Midrand
01.2001 - 12.2014
- Head of isiZulu
- Outreach coordinator
- Lost Property coordinator
- ISASA GAUTENG isiZulu User Group: Vice Chair
- Facilitator, organizer, APSAL vice chairperson
- Tutor and Mentor university students (ex Dainfern students)
- Have taught Grades 1-5 isiZulu 2nd Additional Language
- Edu Admin
- Reason for leaving: Relocated to Midrand
Teaching Grade 6 -7
Foundation school
Midrand
01.1997 - 12.2000
- Head of Department, Senior Prep
- Reason for leaving: I needed to grow as a person in my profession
Teaching: English, IsiZulu, and Social Studies Grade 7
Sparrow Schools
Midrand
01.1993 - 12.1996
- Reason for leaving: I needed to grow as a person in my profession.
Class Teacher Grade 7
Langa Primary school
Midrand
01.1986 - 12.1992
- Reason for leaving: I needed a challenge teaching at an independent school.
Education
Hon Bachelor of Education - Education Management
UNISA
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bed - INT&SENIOR PHASE
UNISA
01.2009 - 01.2013
Diploma in Education - Primary school level
University of Zimbabwe
01.1983 - 01.1985
High school - Matric
Damelin College
High school - Matric
Msiteli High school
01.1977 - 01.1981
Skills
make informed choices
determine strategies
good communicator
good listener
A Good facilitator and presenter
Organizer
Tutor and Mentor
Coach
Conflict Management
Team Player
Accomplishments
- Attended an Investment in Excellence course 2014
- Attended and presented with a Business Presentation Skills Certificate. [1996]
- Attended an Audio Blox training in teaching Spelling for the Junior primary. [1998]
- Head of Department for the Senior Primary from 1997 -2000
- Acting principal at Foundation school [Melville] for 3 months in 2000
- Involved in piloting Outcome based Assessment at Foundation school with IEB
- Attended various courses on OBE and taught how to implement. [1998-2000]
- Netball coach [1993-2000]
- Softball coach [2001-2009]
- Instrumental in the introduction of IsiZulu at Grade 8 at Dainfern College. [2004]
- Grade 7 Top 20 Conquesta IsiZulu [2009]
- Deputy Chairperson of Gauteng IsiZulu User Group. [2007-2016]
- APSAL vice chairperson (2007 – 2016)
- Attended various Workshops Staff development. [2000 – present]
- Mimio training- on the use of the Smart board[2009-present]
- Teach using iPads and use of different APPS {2012 – present}
- Proofreader for Funda Njalo Training [01/2010 - present]
- IsiZulu 1st Additional Shared Assessment Grade 7 examiner [2009-2011]
- Used Thinking Maps, The flipped classroom, Blended learning in my teaching
- Started isiZulu at Southdowns College from Grades 4-6 in 2017
- Started isiZulu at Curro Waterfall from Grade 1-8 in 2018
Competences
Very fluent, Very fluent, Fair, Very fluent, Fair, Make informed choices, Determine strategies, Good communicator, Good listener, Good facilitator, Organizer, Tutor, Mentor, Presenter, Coach, Conflict management, Team player, In-depth knowledge of the subjects passed for my Undergraduate Degree, 32 years of teaching experience, experienced in teaching learners in Independent private schools, proficient in latest technology., Respect, Co-operation, Good manners, Hardworking, Responsible, Honest, Integrity, Compassion, Punctual, Analytical, Peaceful, Tolerance, Fair, Practical, Accommodating, Forgiving, Self-discipline, Versatile
Motivation
I am an enthusiastic, hardworking and determined person. I am committed to my own professional development and furthering my studies in the educational field, in order to enhance my efficiency in teaching. I have excellent listening skills and work well in a team. I enjoy challenges and I am always willing to learn.
Emailaddresses
- Busi.m@curro.co.za
- Busimncube1146@gmail.com
Telephone - Cell
0638402830
Saceregistration
1066829
Personal Information
- ID Number: 6210200854080
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 10/20/62
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Widow
- Religion: Christian
References
- Mr Dumisani Kunene, Curro Castle Douglasdale, Executive Head, 0737640014; dumisani.k@curro.co.za
- Mr Graeme Waite, Curro Sitari, Executive Head Curro Waterfall, 2017 -2018, 0872852142
- Mr Darrel Webb, St Peter’s; Girls Prep School, Principal, (011) 367 6631; dwebb@stpeters.co.za
Timeline
Hon Bachelor of Education - Education Management
UNISA
01.2023 - 01.2024
Director of Discipline and Student Affairs
Curro Waterfall
01.2021 - Current
Grade 6 Class teacher
De La Salle Holy Cross College
01.2016 - 12.2017
Teaching: IsiZulu Grades 4-6
Southdowns College
01.2015 - 12.2015
Bed - INT&SENIOR PHASE
UNISA
01.2009 - 01.2013
Teaching: IsiZulu Grades 6-7
Dainfern College
01.2001 - 12.2014
Teaching Grade 6 -7
Foundation school
01.1997 - 12.2000
Teaching: English, IsiZulu, and Social Studies Grade 7
Sparrow Schools
01.1993 - 12.1996
Class Teacher Grade 7
Langa Primary school
01.1986 - 12.1992
Diploma in Education - Primary school level
University of Zimbabwe
01.1983 - 01.1985
High school - Matric
Msiteli High school
01.1977 - 01.1981
High school - Matric
Damelin College
IsiZulu Language Specialist Grades 8-12
Curro Waterfall
1 2018 - Current