Pearl Mpenyana
Educator
Johannesburg
Summary
I am a teacher offering strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ready to learn and thrive in dynamic environment. I bring solid understanding of teaching principles. I'm ready to use and develop problem-solving and analytical skills in my teaching role to enhance the teaching profession for the betterment of the future of our learners
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student Practicals
Reddford House Northcliff
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Improved learners engagement with interactive learning techniques.
- Did daily observations for different lessons in grade 11 and 12
- Gave lessons to grade 9 and 10 learners where an activity was given after the lesson, feedback and homework was assigned to conclude the lesson. also gve an opportunity for one on one consult to learners who have questions or need further clarity
- performed a school task called break duty, where different teachers are assigned daily to be looking out for learners during break to ensure that they are safe and not engaging in anything that may be bad for them or the school, helping to maintain order and safety for everyone.
- Accompanied the netball teams to their game days making sure that everyone is safe and doing their part.
Student Practicals
Magoza Secondary School
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Complied with timetables, clothing restrictions, and rules in the classroom and at school.
- Worked with other teachers on group projects to finish professional deliverables by helping with extracurricular activities. One week prior to the official commencement of the mid-year exam, I led students in aerobics to help them decompress.
- Gave daily lessons, class and home activities and further helped with corrections
- Enhanced classroom experience by utilizing multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools to do practicals
- had different classroom observations where my other teachers were giving lessons. including a lab experiment where learners where doing a science investigation
- Championed a growth mindset culture within the classroom, inspiring students to embrace challenges and persevere through obstacles in pursuit of their academic goals.
Student Practicals
Mavumbha Primary School
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and improve overall teaching effectiveness in the department.
- Increased student participation by incorporating group activities and peer feedback sessions.
- Utilized mentor office hours to clarify topics needing elaboration.
- gave lessons, marked books and helped with corrections as well as prepared lesson plans
- observed classes when my mentor was giving lessons
Intern
National Research Foundation
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gave lectures for first year students for a sport science module and assisted them with research proposals
- accompanied biokinetics and sport science students on their first year field trip where i was working with other staff members to make sure that they are safe and engage in their expected activities. i also helped to maintain order
Education
matric - Physical science, Life sciences, Mathematics, Geography, English, Life Orientation, Xitsonga
Matseutseu Combined Independent School
B.ed Senior Pase and FET - Life Science and Mathematics
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Sciences in Biokinetics(Hons) - undefined
University of Venda
Skills
- Effective written and spoken communication (multilingual )
- Good with presentation
- Computer skills- microsoft word,powerpoint and excel
- Time management- can deliver a lesson,assign work and correct withing given time (school period)
- Positive attitude- easily accepts corrections and willing to learn new things
Knowledge Skills Capabilities
Effective written and spoken communication, good presentation skills. I have had the privilege of working with learners from a primary level to senior phase and have learned the dynamic approach when teaching different groups. I have knowledge about the subjects i specialize in which is Life science and Mathematics for senior phase and FET
Education History
Matseutseu Combined Independent School, Matric, 2012, Physical science, Life sciences, Mathematics, Geography, English, Life Orientation, Xitsonga, University of South Africa, B.ed Senior Phase and FET (Life Science and Mathematics)(2025), University of Venda, Bachelor of Sciences in Biokinetics (Hons), 2016, first aid and Aed BLS Medical, 2024,
Work Experience Summary
- Reddfordhouse Northcliff, student practical 2024, 1 month.
- Magoza secondary school, student practical 2023, 1 month
- Mavumb secondary school , student practical 2023, 1 month 1 month
- Magoza secondary school 2021, 1 month
- National Research Foundation, Intern, 1 year, 2017
Reference List
- Mrs Nassegah Kassiem, Mentor, ReddfordHouse. 0794942892
- Ms. Avhasei Rasifudi, NRF Mentor, University of Venda, 082 621 2853
- Ms Eunice baloyi, Mentor Magoza secondary. 0791773558
First Names
Pearl
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9311050784083
- Ethnicity: African
- Date of Birth: 05/11/93
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
Timeline
Student Practicals
Reddford House Northcliff
04.2024 - 05.2024
Student Practicals
Magoza Secondary School
04.2023 - 05.2023
Student Practicals
Mavumbha Primary School
03.2022 - 04.2022
Intern
National Research Foundation
01.2017 - 12.2017
B.ed Senior Pase and FET - Life Science and Mathematics
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Sciences in Biokinetics(Hons) - undefined
University of Venda
matric - Physical science, Life sciences, Mathematics, Geography, English, Life Orientation, Xitsonga
Matseutseu Combined Independent School
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