Dynamic and versatile educationist with 20+ years of successful teaching experience. Known for intriguing lectures with helpful supporting materials and detail-oriented classroom management, with proficiency in education and training, community development, health and safety, and disaster management. Excited to leverage lesson planning skills and proven management techniques and extend them to the broader context of community and societal settings, with a huge dedication to social inclusion, equity and equality!
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
1
1
Language
Work History
Lecturer/Health and Safety Officer
Wattville Community Learning Centre
Benoni
07.2014 - Current
Chairs the Health and Safety Committee and ensures compliance with health and safety protocols, including Covid-19
Compiles Health and Safety reports
Carries out workplace risk assessments and produces reports thereof
Evaluates and revises lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Uses variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
Implements instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
Participates and leads committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
Arranges syllabus, develops schedule and determines appropriate time for students to complete assignments and absorb information.
Creates and designs quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
Designs and distributes lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
Uses PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
Carr
Head of Department (HOD) English
Dalpark Learning Academy
Benoni
01.2012 - 06.2014
Effectively supervised staff in the department
Chaired departmental meetings
Inducted new staff members
Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Managed team of employees, overseeing lesson delivery, training and professional growth of employees.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Social sciences/History Teacher
Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School
Daveyton
10.2010 - 12.2011
Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes and tests.
Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and the country's core educational standards.
Administered standardized tests in accordance with the Education Department testing programs.
Utilized organized, methodical and technical approach to teaching concepts.
Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
Disciplined students who engaged in cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.
Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
History Educator
Wattville Adult Education (Abet) Center
Benoni
01.2009 - 09.2010
Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
Exemplified positive behavior for children by assisting with learning. moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities.
Managed classroom activities, parent conferences and lesson plans.
Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
Scheduled 2 hours per week to provide academic support and tutoring to struggling students.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Instructed up to 200 students individually and in groups on Technology and History subjects.
Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Maintained accurate and complete records for 200 students.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Integrated health and safety items into classroom to create safe and positive learning environment.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Disaster And Safety Management - Construction And Mine Safety
Lyceum College
Johannesburg
05.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Community Development - Development Studies
Lead Educator - Nursery Room at Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre - YMCALead Educator - Nursery Room at Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre - YMCA