Mmaphadi Motholo
Foundation Phase Teacher
Bloemfontein
Summary
I am a Highly Tolerant Teacher, with five years experience, dedicated to supporting a safe classroom environment together with the principles of Learning through Play. I possess extensive knowledge in various subjects such as Mathematics, English HL, Sesotho HL, Afrikaans FAL and Life Skills. I am well-versed in classroom and online technologies and enjoy helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and emotional skills to equip them to be effective Foundation Phase Teachers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
St. Mary's Primary School
05.2019 - Current
- Elected School Governing Body (SGB) Member 2024-2026
- Create and develop Grade 2 English, Mathematics, Sesotho and Life Skills lesson plans to meet learners' academic needs.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each young learner has an equal opportunity for success.
Lecturer
Rosebank College
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons in various Early Childhood modules for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Used variety of learning modalities such as RC Learn and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
A-STEP Tutor
University Of The Free State
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Managed scheduling and logistics for 2nd year, Mathematics Foundation Phase students at the University of the Free State by offering group tutoring sessions.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance in how to understand to creatively teach mathematics to Foundation Phase learners persist with challenging tasks.
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa 04.2001 -
Honours - Early Childhood Education
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Education - Foundation Phase
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein 04.2001 -
Matriculated -
St. Michaels School For Girls
Bloemfontein 04.2001 -
Skills
BlackBoard and RC Learn Platforms
MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel
Time management abilities
Organizational Skills
Timeline
Lecturer
Rosebank College
02.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher
St. Mary's Primary School
05.2019 - Current
A-STEP Tutor
University Of The Free State
01.2018 - 11.2018
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
University of The Free State
04.2001 -
Honours - Early Childhood Education
University of The Free State
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Education - Foundation Phase
University of The Free State
04.2001 -
Matriculated -
St. Michaels School For Girls
04.2001 -