Gandiwa Jerifanos Mujuru
Emalahleni
Summary
Dedicated Secondary School Teacher with strengths in Natural Sciences and Technology. Delivers engaging lessons that foster student curiosity and understanding in mixed-ability classrooms. Assesses learner performance through innovative evaluation methods, ensuring compliance with curriculum standards.
Overview
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Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Teacher
ED-U-COLLEGE
Emalahleni, South Africa
01.2009 - Current
- Delivered the National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) in Natural Sciences (Grade 7-9).
- Planned engaging lessons, conducted practical experiments, and assessed learner performance through School-Based Assessments (SBA) to enhance understanding in Natural Sciences.
- Executed schemes of work covering core pillars: Life and Living, Matter and Materials, Energy and Change, and Planet Earth and Beyond to align with curriculum objectives.
- Preparing interactive lessons, sourcing/creating teaching aids, and integrating practical demonstrations.
- Adapting teaching methodologies to accommodate mixed-ability classrooms and diverse learning needs.
- Designing, administering, and marking informal and formal assessments (tests, assignments, projects and examinations).
- Keeping meticulous, up-to-date records of learner performance in compliance with Provincial protocols.
- Delivered the National CAPS curriculum in Technology for Grade 7 - 9.
- Delivered theoretical lessons and practical, hands-on design and build activities using Investigative, Design, Make, Evaluate, and Communicate (IDMEC) approach to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Delivered the CAPS-aligned curriculum to Grade 8 - 12 in Mathematics.
Education
Honors in Education - Technology Education
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa01-2026
Certificate of Higher Education - Postgraduate Certificate in Education
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa01-2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa01-2016
Higher National Diploma - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa01-2015
Higher National Diploma - Security and Risk Management
Midlands State University
Midlands, Zimbabwe01-2007
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Assessment design
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Certification
- [Area of certification] certified : South African Council of Educators
Interests
- Coaching Soccer, Volleyball and Chess
Work Availability
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morning
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Timeline
Secondary School Teacher
ED-U-COLLEGE
01.2009 - Current
Honors in Education - Technology Education
University of South Africa
Certificate of Higher Education - Postgraduate Certificate in Education
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Business Administration - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Higher National Diploma - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Higher National Diploma - Security and Risk Management
Midlands State University