Lorraine Mabvadya
Durban,South Africa
Summary
Astute educator with proven background meeting and exceeding operational objectives with a love for educating today's youth, tomorrow's leaders. Adept in creating a comprehensive and well-rounded plan that meets curriculum requirements and standards. Able to act as a facilitator of powerful learning experiences through motivation and encouragement of learners. Familiar with many renowned educational philosophies aimed at supporting adolescents academically, emotionally, and socially. Bringing forth dedication, skill, and the desire to positively impact the lives of students. Driven to cultivate a passion for young leaders to achieve on a global platform and to excel in a fast-paced environment. Maintains currency on trends in field to keep systems modernised and streamlined. People-person with excellent planning abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of French Department
Durban Girls' College
Durban
01.2021 - Current
- Helping staff achieve constructive working relationships and establish clear expectations with pupils.
- Assisting principal and leadership team in managing and developing education and student growth areas.
- Mentoring teachers providing instructional and curricular support.
- Consulting with colleagues to prepare, monitor and update annual departmental plans.
- Communicating with department heads and teachers and parents about transforming student outcomes.
- Teaching: Grades 8-12
- IEB Sub-examiner
- IEB Oral Moderator
Head of French
Pretoria High School for Girls
Pretoria
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Supervising French educators i.e. Moderating, organising departmental meetings, evaluating educators' performance
- Overseeing the setting and marking of internal examinations
- Program compilation (teaching materials, scheduling and management)
- Course assessment and evaluation
- Course progress reporting
- Communicating with learners' parents as well as the school executive team
- Representing the school at French conferences
- DELF examiner (International Certificate in French Proficiency)
- Coordinating French extension projects - French tours etc.
- Overseeing the running of the French library as well as book acquisitions
- Coordinating and teaching French as an extra subject
- Teaching grade 8-12 French (South African IEB curriculum)
- Implementing and running the French Club
- IEB Sub-examiner
- IEB Oral Moderator
Head of French
Christian Brothers College Mount Edmund
Pretoria
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Teaching English and French
- Program compilation (teaching materials, scheduling and management)
- Course assessment and evaluation
- Course progress reporting
- Writing of progress reports
- Communicating with learners' parents
- Representing the college at French conferences
- DELF examiner (Certificate in French Proficiency)
- Compiling teaching materials and assessment program
- Coordinating basketball practice and matches
- Assisted principal and leadership team in managing and developing education and student growth areas.
French/English Course Coordinator
Alliance Francaise de Pretoria
Pretoria
01.2008 - 12.2014
- Liaising with clientele for relationship building, program compilation and scheduling (WHO, UNHCR, Government Departments, Embassies)
- Coordinating the hybrid and private course teaching staff
- DELF examiner (Certificate in French Proficiency)
- Managing and updating the online French Hybrid course
- Teaching English and French (high school, corporate and diplomatic training)
- Course assessment and evaluation
- Course progress reporting
- Providing ongoing professional development, training and consultative services to teachers.
French Teacher and Translator
Alliance Française de Harare
Harare
01.2003 - 12.2007
- 2003 — 2007
- Assessing students' progress to create and implement action plans.
- Running language teaching projects
- Coordinating student exchange programs
- Compiling assessments and assessment reports
- Liaising with clientele for relationship building (WHO, UNHCR, Government departments, Embassies)
- Teaching French and English for academic, communication and business purposes
- Translation of documents : French - English
- Sat on the college strategic planning board
- Teaching French as a Foreign Language at 'O' and 'A' Level - Cambridge
- Compiling student assessment reports
- Assisting with organisation of extra-curricular activities
French/ English Trainee Teacher
Girls' College Bulawayo
Bulawayo
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Teaching French as a Foreign Language and English as a Second Language (ESL, FLE)
- Compiling student assessment reports
- Developed and executed lesson plans under the Head of Department's guidance to effectively fulfil curriculum requirements.
Education
Diplôme universitaire - Trainer of trainers
Université de Franche-Comté
France 2022 - 2023
Baccalaureus Computationis - Financial Accounting
University of South Africa
South Africa Diploma - French Proficiency - DALF C1
CIEP (International Centre for Pedagogical Studies
France2012
Certificate - Foreign Language Padagogy
CNED & CIEP
Reunion Island2011
Certificate - Didactics of French as a Foreign Language
Alliance Française
Paris, France 04.2001 -
Diploma - Education
University of zimbabwe
Bulawayo 2001 - 2003
Certificate - French Linguistics, Pedagogy and Culture
CIEP Université du Tampon
Reunion Island, France 04.2001 -
Skills
- Progress monitoring
- Parent communication
- Programme management
- Staff evaluations
- Classroom engagement techniques
- Student assessment
- Technology integrated teaching
- Time management
- Programme development
- SACE (South African Council of Educators) qualified
Certification
- Certified DELF Examiner
- Registered with the South African Council for Educators
Languages
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Head of French Department
Durban Girls' College
01.2021 - Current
Head of French
Pretoria High School for Girls
01.2018 - 12.2020
Head of French
Christian Brothers College Mount Edmund
01.2015 - 01.2017
French/English Course Coordinator
Alliance Francaise de Pretoria
01.2008 - 12.2014
French Teacher and Translator
Alliance Française de Harare
01.2003 - 12.2007
French/ English Trainee Teacher
Girls' College Bulawayo
01.2002 - 12.2002
Certificate - Didactics of French as a Foreign Language
Alliance Française
04.2001 -
Certificate - French Linguistics, Pedagogy and Culture
CIEP Université du Tampon
04.2001 -
Diplôme universitaire - Trainer of trainers
Université de Franche-Comté
2022 - 2023
Baccalaureus Computationis - Financial Accounting
University of South Africa
Diploma - French Proficiency - DALF C1
CIEP (International Centre for Pedagogical Studies
Certificate - Foreign Language Padagogy
CNED & CIEP
Diploma - Education
University of zimbabwe
2001 - 2003
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