Jolani Ingram
Minister
Pretoria
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and learner development. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Passionate to see individuals grow and develop.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Every Nation Church
Pretoria
10.2016 - Current
- Teaching groups of people aged 18 - 60
- Effectively teaching of provided material
- Organization of training workshops and teaching thereof
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Used creative ideas for introductions of different teaching sessions
Music Leader
Every Nation Church
Pretoria
01.2023 - Current
- Managed budgetary resources effectively, enabling the acquisition of essential materials for rehearsals and performances.
- Implemented constructive feedback from peers or supervisors.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Facilitated open communication between ensemble members during rehearsals by actively addressing questions or concerns that arose.
- Directed teams at rehearsals to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Mentored aspiring musicians, sharing expertise in technique and music theory for their personal growth and success.
- Manages 6 music teams within our context, making sure they are healthy, growing and executing the desired goal
Teacher
Hoërskool Garsfontein
Pretoria
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Taught 6 English as second language classes, that ranged between 28 and 35 learners per class.
- Created lessons and testing materials to facilitate learning.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
BEd - Education
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 01.2010 - 11.2014
Skills
Task Prioritization
Organizational Skills
Problem-solving aptitude
Mixing skills
Choral Conducting
Mentoring artists
Arranging Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Studio Recordings
Adaptability and Flexibility
Professionalism
Musical composition
Multitasking
Team building
Timeline
Music Leader
Every Nation Church
01.2023 - Current
Teacher
Every Nation Church
10.2016 - Current
Teacher
Hoërskool Garsfontein
01.2015 - 12.2016
BEd - Education
University of Pretoria
01.2010 - 11.2014