Philile Nontobeko Mkhize

Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.

Adapted mentorship style based on individual mentee needs, enabling open engagement through effective communication.
Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their professional potential.
Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
Provided guidance and recommended strategies to create and implement engaging lessons.

Lead, manage and implement the curriculum and assessment requirements across the relevant subject within the school.
Develop, coach and promote best teaching and learning practices and strategies.
Coordinate and support other subject-specific co-ordinators to share best practice aimed at ensuring that student and teacher goals are achieved.
Contribute towards the in-school induction for new teachers.
Evaluated teacher performance regularly via observations; provided constructive feedback aimed at enhancing instructional effectiveness.

Reviewing the science content with students
Grade 7

Reviewing Curio content for Science (grade 6,7 and 8), reviewing Frequently Asked Questions and their responses

• Utilized data-driven instruction to identify gaps in knowledge and tailor lessons to student needs.
• Implemented formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

• Weekend meetings with groups of students from selected schools who are/have been victims of abuse and violence of any form
• Coach students on peer counselling and facilitate counselling sessions

• Biology Teacher - grade 10, 11 and 12
• Computer Application and Technology Teacher - grade 10, 11, and 12
• Lesson planning, recording and assessing student achievement

Science Teacher - Grade 6 and 8 (Lesson planning, recording and assessing student achievement, Adec curriculum)

• Assisting students with course work, grading students assignments

Writing proposals for funding, finding funding to assist disadvantaged schools in disadvantaged areas with resources such as school furniture, stationary and school uniform