Nomthandazo Prudence Zwane
Lecturer
Ladysmith
Summary
Dynamic Lecturer with over a decade of successful experience in Community and Health Psychology, Educational Psychology and Early Childhood Development. Known for extensive knowledge of the students education and development, solid educational leadership skills and proven history of providing students with the best comprehensive understanding of the course content.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
LECTURER
Mnambithi TVET College
02.2015 - Current
- I am currently lecturing courses in Learning Psychology and Early Childhood Development
- I am an assessor and administrator enhancing students' comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
- I am a moderator reviewing program materials including pre- and post-moderation of assessments, evaluation and revision of lesson plans, year plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning and accommodate diverse student learning styles.
- Developed Portfolios of Assessments and supporting evidence to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Managing an orderly learning environment, strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and integrated summative assessment tasks.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
TEACHING ASSISTANT
University of the Free State
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Facilitated and reviewed UFSS 1504/1522 module content and graded online assessments on Blackboard.
- Participated in professional development workshops and opportunities to stay current with educational best practices, academic advising and enhance teaching skills.
- Collaborated with the team in creating a consistent and enabling seamless integration of digital resources into teaching and learning platform using multiple facets of online technologies during virtual classes .
- Offered constructive feedback on student's work, guiding improvements and encouraging continuous learning to help them refine their skills and comprehension.
COMPUTER LAB ASSISTANT
University of the Free State, ICT
12.2013 - 12.2014
- I ensured the smooth operation of computer labs
- Promoted digital literacy among students by guiding them in using various software programs.
- Facilitated smoother user sign-in process, maintained reliable network connectivity and guided students in accessing Blackboard and resolving challenges with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint solved printer, copying, scanning issues
- I oversaw the usage of the labs, enforced established policies, maintained cleanliness, and reported any technical problems to the IT department
TUTOR
University of the Free State
02.2012 - 11.2013
- I offered personalized support to students to facilitate their understanding of new sociological concepts and theories, assist them in completing assignments, and prepare for examinations
- I evaluated the learning outcomes of the module to effectively plan group lessons and showcased academic best practices for particular assessments to enhance students' academic performance
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Met with students to dispense studying and growth mindset.
Education
Doctor of philosophy - Educational Psychology
University of Kwazulu-Natal
Master of Education - Educational Psychology
University of the Free State
B.A. Honours - Community and healthy psychology
University of South Africa
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - undefined
University of the Free State
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Sociology
University of the Free State
Facilitator NQF level 5 - undefined
Highway Institute of Learning
Matric - undefined
EMagwababa High School
Skills
Academic advising
Blackboard and Coltech operations
Professional and academic oral presentations/ communication
Certification
Moderator, Psychology of Education in a Vocational Context, Stadio Higher Education, 2024
Research
- PhD Thesis, In progress, 2024, University of Kwazulu-Natal, Learning Differences at the TVET colleges.
- Master’s Thesis, 2023, University of the Free State, Exploring Psychosocial Factors that Influence Academic Performance in a Rural College
- 2023, Psychosocial Factors Influencing the Academic Performance of Students at a Rural College in the Covid-19 Era
- Research Methodology and Research Report, 2019, University of South Africa, Non-communicable diseases in rural areas.
Timeline
TEACHING ASSISTANT
University of the Free State
02.2022 - 07.2023
LECTURER
Mnambithi TVET College
02.2015 - Current
COMPUTER LAB ASSISTANT
University of the Free State, ICT
12.2013 - 12.2014
TUTOR
University of the Free State
02.2012 - 11.2013
Master of Education - Educational Psychology
University of the Free State
B.A. Honours - Community and healthy psychology
University of South Africa
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - undefined
University of the Free State
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Sociology
University of the Free State
Facilitator NQF level 5 - undefined
Highway Institute of Learning
Matric - undefined
EMagwababa High School
Doctor of philosophy - Educational Psychology
University of Kwazulu-Natal
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