Leonard Nenohwe
Summary
Dedicated and experienced primary and secondary school Teacher with strengths in lesson planning and student engagement. Empowers students through tailored interventions, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Drives student success by maintaining a positive classroom environment and adapting teaching methods to diverse learning needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Mathematics GR 8&9 in Secondary Schools
Vryheid High School
Vryheid
01.2020 - Current
- Planned and prepared high-quality lessons, engaging and motivating students to maximise learning potential.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning for enhanced student outcomes.
- Set positive expectations for students' behaviour, establishing a high standard of discipline through well-focused teaching.
- Conducted student assessments to determine areas for improvement and achievement to highlight.
- Maintained understanding of teaching, researching new topics and creating relevant curriculum materials.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, creating a positive and conducive learning environment.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills through challenging tasks and thought-provoking questions.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet changing needs of classes and individuals.
Teacher in a Primary School
Paulpietersburg Primary School
Paulpietersburg
01.2008 - 12.2019
- Developed innovative lesson plans based on guidelines and current curricula.
- Prepared creative teaching materials that enhanced student motivation and engagement.
- Presented subject matter using different teaching methods and illustrated concepts to reinforce comprehension.
- Encouraged learners to pursue academic goals through motivation and counselling, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Provided one-to-one mentoring for underachieving and struggling pupils.
- Communicated children's performance to parents, providing tailored recommendations to address behavioural challenges.
- Graded classwork and homework, providing constructive criticism to enhance grades.
- Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring materials were readily available and utilised efficiently for lesson delivery.
- Organised classrooms and created displays to encourage positive learning environments.
- Supervised students in assemblies and during other gatherings.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of South Africa
Pretoria, GP01-2019
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Educational technology
- Student engagement
- Behaviour management
- Individual support
- Creative teaching
- Motivational techniques
- Performance feedback
- Critical thinking
- Ability to motivate students
- Collaborative teaching
- Positive attitude
Hobbies
- Music teaching and marimba instrument (xylophone)
Timeline
Teacher of Mathematics GR 8&9 in Secondary Schools
Vryheid High School
01.2020 - Current
Teacher in a Primary School
Paulpietersburg Primary School
01.2008 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of South Africa