Dorcas Lerato Phiri
Thaba Nchu
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Sciences Tutor
Black Mountain Sky Academy
Thaba Nchu, South Africa
02.2026 - Current
- Tutorin Saturday classes and after care students
- Tutored students in one-to-one and small group sessions to progress learning.
- Analysed student progress and prepared feedback to improve test results.
- Examined feedback and made necessary changes to improve practice.
- Cultivated a safe and supportive learning environment where students felt comfortable asking questions and expressing difficulties.
- Adapted teaching techniques to suit various learning styles, ensuring all students remain engaged and motivated.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and organisational skills, contributing to long-term academic success.
Leadership /Management Facilitatator,ECD facilitat
Marematlou Training Institute
Bloemfontein
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
- Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
- Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
- Promoted an inclusive environment, enabling all participants to contribute their perspectives.
- Developed and delivered training materials, incorporating visual aids and interactive elements for enhanced understanding.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of facilitation methodologies and industry best practices.
- Designed and implemented tailored facilitation strategies to meet specific group needs.
- Conducted pre-event planning sessions with stakeholders to align on objectives and desired outcomes.
- Adapted facilitation style to suit virtual platforms, maintaining participant engagement in an online environment.
Life Sciences Coordinator
JENN TRAINING and Consultancy
Bloemfontein
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Answered mailed, emailed, telephoned and in-person requests for service and information.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Facilitated communication between departments, streamlining workflow and enhancing team collaboration.
- Managed smooth operations and communicated timely updates to coordinate administrative activities.
Educator in Seemahale Sec
Department For Education
Botshabelo
07.1999 - 09.2015
- Created homework for students, based on curriculum guidelines and current teaching topics.
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, encouraging pupils to actively participate in their learning.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with special educational requirements.
- Managed classroom behaviour through the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained long-lasting student relationships by acting as a counsellor, as well as providing emotional and educational support.
- Engaged in continuous assessment and reflection on teaching practices to drive personal and professional development.
- Provided feedback to students on their work, offering constructive criticism and guidance for improvement.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities, enriching students' educational experience beyond the classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, promoting a holistic learning approach.
- Developed creative teaching materials, designed to assist in educating lesson topics.
- Organised parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and strategies for academic improvement.
- Tutored students in one-to-one and small group sessions to progress learning.
Educator in TM Setiloane
Department For Education
Thaba Nchu
04.1992 - 06.1999
- Developed homework assignments aligned with curriculum guidelines to reinforce current teaching topics.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay abreast of educational trends and best practices.
- Kept students engaged and alert throughout lessons by creating educational and inspiring lesson plans
- Continuously monitored student progress through setting and marking regular coursework.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with special educational requirements.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies to effectively manage classroom behaviour and promote a conducive learning environment.
- Provided feedback to students on their work, offering constructive criticism and guidance for improvement.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Developed creative teaching materials, designed to assist in educating lesson topics.
Educator Tiego Tawana Middle
Department For Education
Mahikeng
01.1990 - 03.1992
- Delivered innovative and creative lesson plans to engage students and promote learning.
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, encouraging pupils to actively participate in their learning.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress, identifying areas for targeted improvement.
- Continuously monitored student progress through setting and marking regular coursework.
- Provided feedback to students on their work, offering constructive criticism and guidance for improvement.
- Developed creative teaching materials to enhance understanding of lesson topics.
- Managed classroom behaviour through the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Created homework for students, based on curriculum guidelines and current teaching topics.
- Organised parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and collaboratively establish academic improvement strategies.
- Used established assessment criteria to evaluate student skills and knowledge gaps.
- Coordinated with school administration to implement policies and procedures that support student learning.
- Developed individualised strategies for students and parents to improve learning.
Education
Advance Certificate - Sports
Central University of Technology
PGDE Management - Education
University of Free State
Advanced Certificate - Technology
University of Kwazulu natal
BED-Honours - Education ,Training &Development
University of Johannesburg(RAU)
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Vista University
University Diploma in Education - Education
Strydom College of Education
matric -
Kebalepile High School
Skills
Facilitation strategies
- Curriculum development
- Employee training
- Classroom management
- Continuous assessment
- Information dissemination
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Inclusive environment
- Communication skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Time Management
- Lifelong learner
- Commitment to excellence
- Good listener
- Problem-solving
Languages
Setswana
English
Afrikaans
Languages
4,B2,5,C1
Education
other,other,other,other,other,other,other
Accomplishments
- SACE REGISTRATION :84489
- Computer Literacy Certificate
- Certificate of competency in Assessor Course
- Certification of Training ,Assesment and Overall competency
Timeline
Life Sciences Tutor
Black Mountain Sky Academy
02.2026 - Current
Leadership /Management Facilitatator,ECD facilitat
Marematlou Training Institute
01.2020 - 12.2022
Life Sciences Coordinator
JENN TRAINING and Consultancy
01.2016 - 01.2020
Educator in Seemahale Sec
Department For Education
07.1999 - 09.2015
Educator in TM Setiloane
Department For Education
04.1992 - 06.1999
Educator Tiego Tawana Middle
Department For Education
01.1990 - 03.1992
matric -
Kebalepile High School
University Diploma in Education - Education
Strydom College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Vista University
BED-Honours - Education ,Training &Development
University of Johannesburg(RAU)
Advanced Certificate - Technology
University of Kwazulu natal
PGDE Management - Education
University of Free State
Advance Certificate - Sports
Central University of Technology