MARIA THOKO MASANGO
Pretoria
Summary
As a passionate and experienced principal with 27 years as an educator, as well as 7 years leading a primary school as a principal, I am dedicated to fostering the intellectual, social, and physical needs of both learners and educators. I bring strong organizational leadership and educational administration skills, with a proven track record in developing, implementing, and executing performance-enhancing programs. My outstanding expertise in parent communication, conflict resolution, and staff management has established me as an advocate leader who consistently supports students and educators in their pursuit of excellence.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
PRINCIPAL
MAKERANA PRIMARY SCHOOL
KWAMHLANGA
04.2021 - 01.2025
- Supervised administrative staff responsible for student records, health services, transportation and food services.
- Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
- Managed budgeting process for school operations including personnel hiring, supplies procurement and facility improvements.
- Prepared drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
- Assessed current teaching methods and techniques used by staff members in order to provide feedback on their effectiveness.
- Developed and tracked benchmarks for measuring institutional success to help teachers maximize teaching potential.
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, local initiatives.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Oversaw afterschool programs and monitored activities for safe and encouraging learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Directed the implementation of district initiatives such as Response to Intervention program, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports system and 1, 1 technology integration plan.
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
MAKERANA PRIMARY SCHOOL
KWAMHLANGA
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Evaluated teaching performance through observations in classrooms or review of portfolios and lesson plans.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between staff members or between staff and students by providing guidance on appropriate resolution strategies.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
- Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Developed and implemented school policies, procedures, and programs in collaboration with the principal.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Led a team of department heads in creating a comprehensive educational plan that aligned with the school's mission statement.
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
HOD
MAKERANA PRIMARY SCHOOL
KWAMHLANGA
04.2002 - 05.2018
- Engaged in class teaching, responsible for the effective functioning of the department, supervision of educators and to organise relevant/related extracurricular activities so as to ensure that the subject, learning area or phase and the education of the learners is promoted in a proper manner.
- Engage in class teaching as per workload of the relevant post level and the needs of the school and to be a class teacher if required.
- Assessed and recorded the attainment of learners taught.
- Coordinated evaluation/assessment, homework, written assignments, etc., of all the subjects in my department.
- Shared in the responsibilities of organising and conducting extra and cocurricular activities.
- Advised the Principal regarding the division of work among the staff in my department and monitored and evaluated the performance of educators.
- Cooperated with colleagues in order to maintain a good teaching standard and progress among the learners and fostered administrative efficiency.
within the department and the school.
EDUCATOR
MAKERANA PRIMARY SCHOOL
KWAMHLANGA
01.1991 - 03.2002
- Engaged in class teaching, including the academic, administrative, educational and disciplinary aspects and to organise extra and co-curricular activities so as to ensure that the education of the learners is promoted in a proper manner.
- Engaged in class teaching which will foster a purposeful progression in
learning and which is consistent with the learning areas and programmes of subjects and grades as determined. - Preparing lessons taking into account orientation, regional courses, new
approaches, techniques, evaluation, aids, etc. in their field. - Assisting the HOD in identifying aspects which require special attention and to assist in addressing them.
- Coordinating and controlling all the academic activities of each subject taught.
- Participating in agreed school/educator appraisal processes in order to
regularly review their professional practice with the aim of improving
teaching, learning and management. - Cooperating with colleagues of all grades in order to maintain a good
teaching standards and progress among learners and fostering administrative efficiency within the school.
Education
Advanced Certificate in Education -
WITS
Johannesburg01.2015
BA Honours Nguni Languages -
VISTA UNIVERSITY
PRETORIA01.1999
Bachelor of Arts -
UNISA
PRETORIA01.1998
Higher Diploma in Education -
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OF SOUTH AFRICA
PRETORIA01.1994
Primary Teachers Diploma -
KWANDEBELE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
KWANDEBELE01.1991
Higher National Certificate -
UBUHLEBETHU SECONDARY SCHOOL
SIYABUSWA01.1988
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Policy Implementation
- School Administration
- Student Assessment
- Budget Management
- Staff Evaluation
- Staff and educator guidance
- Annual reviews
- Teaching and learning assessments
Personal Information
Title: PRINCIPAL
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
IsiNdebele
Advanced (C1)
C1
IsiZulu
Advanced (C1)
C1
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Sesotho
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Sepedi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
PRINCIPAL
MAKERANA PRIMARY SCHOOL
04.2021 - 01.2025
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
MAKERANA PRIMARY SCHOOL
06.2018 - 03.2021
HOD
MAKERANA PRIMARY SCHOOL
04.2002 - 05.2018
EDUCATOR
MAKERANA PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.1991 - 03.2002
Advanced Certificate in Education -
WITS
BA Honours Nguni Languages -
VISTA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts -
UNISA
Higher Diploma in Education -
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OF SOUTH AFRICA
Primary Teachers Diploma -
KWANDEBELE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Higher National Certificate -
UBUHLEBETHU SECONDARY SCHOOL
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