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Mihlali Zizile Ndzendze

Mihlali Zizile Ndzendze

Humanities: Publisher
Cape Town

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate consistently demonstrates ability to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Always willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Currently seeking full-time role to leverage strong interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Passionate about hard work and dedicated to excellence, brings strong organizational skills to any job opportunity. Thorough team contributor excels in handling numerous projects simultaneously with accuracy. Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Publisher: Humanities (Schools)

Maskew Miller Learning
04.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for implementing the publishing processes to create, rebrand and update an existing or new book.
  • Formatted in Microsoft Word and PDF to prepare documents and proposals for review or final submission.
  • This also includes maintaining and managing the budget that is allocated to a title, making sure that the book adheres to the curriculum.
  • Communicated with vendors to secure supplies and drive on-time completion of book production.
  • Worked within multilevel approval structures to maintain quality standards for work.
  • Interacted with authors and other internal customers to define job requirements and resolve content, production and scheduling issues.

Content development (Freelancer)

Maskew Miller Learning
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Creating content for teaching and training material
  • The content shows how to teach difficult topics and make it understandable to learners
  • Specialized subjects are Mathematical literacy and Geography Grade 7-12
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability under pressure.

English as Second language teacher

Ministry of Uzbekistan School 150
05.2023 - 03.2024
  • Specializing in giving lessons in English that focus on reading, writing, speaking and comprehension.
  • Boosted student confidence in speaking a second language through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Streamlined assessment processes, providing timely feedback on student progress and offering targeted support for improvement.
  • Making English native speakers comfortable with the language, providing extra-curricular to learners and masterclasses to teachers.

ESL teacher

ET Teach Online
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Teaching English online as a Second Language to native speakers
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
  • Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.

Tutor

Ulwazi Academy
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Specializing in tutoring Mathematical literacy to grade 10-12 where I provide teaching material and one hour to two hours lessons.
  • Motivated learners towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.

Educator

Curro Academy Sandowns
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Teaching mathematical literacy (grade 10-12), preparing teaching material and assessments according to the CAPS curriculum, and providing extra-lessons.
  • Monitored learners progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.

Curriculum info

The Settlers High School
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Report prints for a grade and data/result analysis
  • Analyzing term marks through excel, printing of reports, data check if all marks for the term have been entered for each grade
  • Coordinated cross-curricular events like science fairs or art exhibits to showcase student talents while integrating multiple subject areas.
  • Conducted regular reviews of educational materials and resources to ensure alignment with state standards and current best practices.

Educator

The Settlers High School
04.2020 - 12.2022
  • Mathematical literacy coordinator
  • Responsible for subject planning for a grade, this includes all tasks and assessments needed to be done according to the caps curriculum
  • Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
  • Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.

Administrator and salary claims assistant

The University of the Western Cape
11.2016 - 11.2018
  • Responsible for filing documents, salary claims, first year applications, scanning and printing of documents
  • Established an organized filing system that streamlined document retrieval and reduced misplaced files.
  • Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of company policies and procedures for easy reference by all employees.

Tutor

The University of the Western Cape
03.2016 - 10.2016
  • Assisting during practical sessions for Introduction to Science by explaining concepts, or the task at hand to first year learners.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.

Education

Certificate - 120 Hours TEFL/TESOL

Lead Academy
Remote
04.2001 - 01.2022

Post Graduate Certificate - Education

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa
01.2012 - 01.2014

BSc - Applied Geology

University of the Western Cape

Graduate Development Program - undefined

University of the Western
01.2015 - 01.2018

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Holy Cross High School Matriculant
Umtata, Eastern Cape

Skills

Content scheduling

Content strategy development

Online advertising

Legal compliance

Teamwork

Teamwork and collaboration

Time management

Problem-solving

Data entry

Multitasking Abilities

Accomplishments


  • Published Foundation phase books through submissions.
  • Teach the nation fellowship focuses on leadership, presentation, dealing with different learners coming from different backgrounds, and effective teaching skills to facilitate each child’s cognitive levels. This is a fellowship designed and obtained by young teachers.
  • Pearson Author Development Training: Author training to edit, create and write textbooks for any grade. This is based on my teaching experience with Mathematical literacy and Geography.

Timeline

Publisher: Humanities (Schools)

Maskew Miller Learning
04.2024 - Current

Content development (Freelancer)

Maskew Miller Learning
02.2024 - 03.2024

English as Second language teacher

Ministry of Uzbekistan School 150
05.2023 - 03.2024

Tutor

Ulwazi Academy
05.2023 - 08.2023

Educator

Curro Academy Sandowns
01.2023 - 08.2023

ESL teacher

ET Teach Online
10.2022 - 09.2023

Curriculum info

The Settlers High School
02.2022 - 12.2022

Educator

The Settlers High School
04.2020 - 12.2022

Administrator and salary claims assistant

The University of the Western Cape
11.2016 - 11.2018

Tutor

The University of the Western Cape
03.2016 - 10.2016

Graduate Development Program - undefined

University of the Western
01.2015 - 01.2018

Post Graduate Certificate - Education

Stellenbosch University
01.2012 - 01.2014

Certificate - 120 Hours TEFL/TESOL

Lead Academy
04.2001 - 01.2022

BSc - Applied Geology

University of the Western Cape

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Holy Cross High School Matriculant
Mihlali Zizile NdzendzeHumanities: Publisher