Exilda Banda
Teacher
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Dynamic educator and manager with a proven track record at St Johns Diocesan School for Girls, enhancing student engagement and streamlining operational efficiencies. Leveraged patience, tolerance, and innovative classroom instruction to foster supportive learning environments and improve project completion times. Excelled in household management and conflict resolution, embodying continuous improvement and cultural awareness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
History and Life Orientation Teacher
St Johns Diosean School for Girls
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Teacher
St Anne's Diocesan College
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Housemother
St Johns Diocesan for Girls
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Evaluated learners progress regularly through meetings with school staff members or counselors to ensure adequate support was provided.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among learners, promoting healthy communication strategies and respecting individual perspectives.
- Implemented clear rules and expectations for learners conduct while maintaining fairness in disciplinary actions when necessary.
Part Time Manager
Gowan Valley Guest Farm
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Reduced project completion times by streamlining workflow processes and prioritizing tasks.
- Instituted a culture of continuous improvement where employees were encouraged to identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks in existing processes leading to ongoing enhancements of time management practices.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between team members when necessary ensuring that disagreements did not negatively impact project timelines or results.
Education
Bachelors Of Education Honours Degree - History
Midlands State University
Gweru/ Zimbabwe 04.2001 -
Skills
Hygiene maintenance
Patience and tolerance
Household management
Classroom instruction
Student engagement
References
St Annes Diocesan College
Headmistress- Debbie Martin Debbie Martin
DMartin@stannes.co.za- 082 8213 295
St Johns Diocesan School for Girls
Head of Life Orientation Department- Taryn Zammit
TZammit@stjohnsdsg.com-082 922 6564
Owner of Gowan Valley Guest Farm
Deanne Bouwer-082 323 6883
Timeline
Housemother
St Johns Diocesan for Girls
05.2023 - 12.2024
History and Life Orientation Teacher
St Johns Diosean School for Girls
01.2022 - 12.2024
Part Time Manager
Gowan Valley Guest Farm
12.2021 - 02.2024
Teacher
St Anne's Diocesan College
01.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelors Of Education Honours Degree - History
Midlands State University
04.2001 -
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