Joshua Kumbula
Educator
Johannesburg
Summary
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting learners with solid lessons, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance leaner success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator, Head of Subject and Learning, and Teaching Support Material Coordinator
St Barnabas School of Specialization
Johannesburg
4 2008 - Current
- Manage classrooms of 30 learners
- Develop creative teaching materials, designing to assist in educating lesson topics
- Manage Behaviors of children in class using redirection and de-escalation tactics
- Resolve learners' queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions
- Explore and created new ways to resolve problems with processes, technology to improve overall efficiency
- Procurement of learner and teacher support material yearly sticking to budget provided
- Determine needs of school when it comes to Learner and teacher support material yearly.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered positive and inclusive learning environment for all students
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success
Educator
Educator Foundation School | Johannesburg
Johannesburg
01.2006 - 03.2008
- Managed classrooms of up to 35+ learners
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered positive and inclusive learning environment for all students
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
Research Field Worker
Tshwane University of Technology
Johannesburg
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Collected data for International Research called, Second Information Technology in Education Study (SITES 2006) contacted by TUT in collaboration with Centre for Evaluation Assessment (CEA) at University of Pretoria, Managed by International Association For Evaluation Achievement (IEA)
Educator
Muteo School | Chiredzi, Zimbabwe
Johannesburg
01.1998 - 12.2005
- Managed classrooms of up to 40+ learners
- Achieved 100% pass rate teaching main stream and special needs Children
- Kept classrooms tidy and orderly by cleaning during breaks and instructing pupils to tidy after use
- Coordinated all Sporting activities at school as Sports master
- Carried out mock examinations, including theory, practical and vocational, to understand students progress
- Coordinated learner feeding scheme provided by NGOs at school successfully
- Facilitated and trained teachers in better teaching of Environmental Sciences at Zonal level.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Education
Ph.D. - Education
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria, South Africa 10.2023 - Oct 2023
Masters of Technology - Education
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2010 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Technology - Education
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 03.2002 - 03.2002
Skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Student-Centered Learning
Technological Instruction
Tailoring Curriculum Plans
Positive Reinforcement
Instructional Best Practices
Creative Questioning
Student records management
Student Progress Reporting
Professional Integrity
Teamwork and Collaboration
Strong work ethic
Effective Communicator
Strong interpersonal skills
Education Certificates
- PhD in Education, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa, 2023
- Certificate of competence in Basic ICT Skills, Mathew Goniwe, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2020
- Certificate | Special needs learners, Shape the Learner, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2017
- Masters of Technology | Education Management, Tshwane University of Technology, TUT, Pretoria, South Africa, 2009
- Bachelor of Technology | Education Management, Tshwane University of Technology, TUT, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2002
- Certificate | Environmental Science, Ministry of Education Zimbabwe, Chiredzi, Zimbabwe, 2000
- Certificate | Sports Administration, Ministry of Education Zimbabwe, Chiredzi, Zimbabwe, 1999
- Diploma | Education, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1997
Languages
English
Zulu
Ndebele
References
- Molefe. B., St Barnabas School of Specialization, 011 474 2055
- The Principal, Foundation School, 011 482 3520
- The HR Department (Educational Programs), Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, 011639 8400
Timeline
Ph.D. - Education
University of South Africa (UNISA)
10.2023 - Oct 2023
Masters of Technology - Education
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2010 - 01.2010
Educator
Educator Foundation School | Johannesburg
01.2006 - 03.2008
Research Field Worker
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2006 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Technology - Education
Tshwane University of Technology
03.2002 - 03.2002
Educator
Muteo School | Chiredzi, Zimbabwe
01.1998 - 12.2005
Educator, Head of Subject and Learning, and Teaching Support Material Coordinator
St Barnabas School of Specialization
4 2008 - Current