Ntokozo Xaba
Educator
Pretoria
Summary
Professional educator prepared for role with strong background in fostering student development and managing classroom dynamics. Valued for ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and engaging diverse student populations. Known for reliability, excellent communication, and results-driven approach.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Eersterust Secondary
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to share resources and strategies, enhancing overall teaching quality.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Student Teacher
Mzimela Secondary
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in more orderly and conducive learning environment.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to integrate cross-curricular themes, enriching educational experience.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Student Teacher
Intandoyesizwe High
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Mathematics And Physical Sciences
University of The Free State
Phuthaditjhaba, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Classroom management
Student engagement
Adaptable
Lesson plan implementation
SMART technology
MS office
References
Ms. Ohlson ( Deputy principal- Eersterust secondary)
0796705663
Mr. Mthembu (Mentor teacher-Mzimela High)
0642086073
Mrs. Mlangeni ( Mentor teacher- Intandoyesizwe High)
0789136450
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Eersterust Secondary
03.2025 - 06.2025
Student Teacher
Mzimela Secondary
07.2024 - 10.2024
Student Teacher
Intandoyesizwe High
05.2023 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Education - Mathematics And Physical Sciences
University of The Free State
04.2001 -