Patrick Msindo
Educator
Protea Glen,GP
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a strong work ethic, previously at Gauteng Department of Education, who enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching strategies. Successfully developed a comprehensive assessment system and reduced teacher turnover by fostering mentorship and professional development. Skilled in rubric development and adept at problem-solving to meet diverse learner needs.
Overview
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year of professional experience
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Certification
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Language
Work History
Acting Departmental Head of English FAL
Gauteng Department Of Education
01.2025 - Current
- Influenced higher levels of critical thinking in students by incorporating various forms of media and diverse perspectives into lesson plans.
- Coordinated community outreach programs that fostered strong connections between the school and local organizations.
- Established a positive learning environment by promoting respect, diversity, and inclusivity within the classroom.
- Adapted teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including those with special needs or language barriers.
- Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
- Developed a comprehensive assessment system to track student progress and provide feedback for improvement.
- Reduced teacher turnover rate through effective mentorship, professional development opportunities, and support systems.
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
Education
Education
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg04-2012
Skills
Teacher evaluation
Student engagement
Creative writing
Teaching strategies
Educational leadership
Rubric development
Textbook evaluation
Teamwork
Organizational leadership
Problem-solving
Strong work ethic
Certification
CISELT AND CIPELT
Timeline
Acting Departmental Head of English FAL
Gauteng Department Of Education
01.2025 - Current
Education
University of Johannesburg
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