Mapholo Boitumelo
Educator
Katlehong
Summary
I am a dedicated Educator with experience of teaching intermediate and senior phase, who can creatively foster beneficial learning environment that will confidently groom and expand the knowledge of the learners.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Student Peer Mentor
North-West University
Vanderbjilpark
02.2013 - 11.2015
- Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Supported younger peers through one-on-one sessions, determining aspirations, setting goals and working through challenges.
- Worked with peers speaking English as second language, supporting individual progress despite unique barriers.
- Attended and led meetings with other peer mentors to offer support and standardize resource offerings.
- Assessed students' knowledge, comprehension, and study habits to track progress and set realistic goals.
- Created individualized mentoring plans for mentees, promoting personal growth and development.
- Established trusting relationship with mentee by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
- Implemented strategies to help mentees manage stress and difficult emotions.
- Assisted mentee in getting acclimated to new position or responsibilities with consistent coaching and assisting with task prioritization.
- Collaborated with school counselors, teachers and administrators to aid mentee success.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer conversations to support open communication among mentees.
- Developed mentees' life skills such as time management and communication.
Educator
Lephalale Primary School
Ellisras /lephalale
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Education
BA Degree - Behavioral Sciences
North-West University
Vanderbijlpark 02.2012 - 05.2015
Post Graduate Certificate ( Senior And FET Phase) - Education
North West University
Vanderbijlpark 02.2015 - 05.2017
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook (E-mailing)
Ability to take initiative and show determination when faced with challenges
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Learner assessment
Classroom technology ( Smart board aptitude)
Ability to work individually and as part of a team
Effective communication
Certification
Academic Development and Support
Affiliations
2018- South African Council of Educators
Timeline
National Archery in the School programme SA
01-2019
Educator
Lephalale Primary School
10.2017 - 05.2021
Post Graduate Certificate ( Senior And FET Phase) - Education
North West University
02.2015 - 05.2017
Student Peer Mentor
North-West University
02.2013 - 11.2015
Academic Development and Support
02-2013
BA Degree - Behavioral Sciences
North-West University
02.2012 - 05.2015