Educator
Phumla Qondani
Vukuqhakaze Secondary School
Leandra,MP
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
Leandra, MP, ZASouth Africa
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
R45000/yr
1
Language
1
Certification
11
Years of experience
Licensed State Educator with a Bachelor of Education and 10 years of classroom experience in English Language, History, and Humanities aligned with the South African CAPS curriculum. Experienced in enhancing literacy for second language English learners in middle and secondary phases. Seeking to leverage pedagogical expertise to contribute to English and Humanities education.
Work History
Departmental Head (Humanities)
2 Years 11 Months- Implement assessment strategies to track student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Analyze student performance data to identify areas for improvement and support.
- Collaborate with educators to improve instructional materials and teaching strategies, enhancing student engagement.
- Facilitate regular team meetings to foster collaboration and exchange best practices, strengthening team cohesion.
- Propose innovative ideas and solutions that led to improved team performance and measurable outcomes.
Educator
10 Years 8 Months- Delivered South African National Curriculum (CAPS) - English Language, History, and Humanities.
- Developed and implemented tailored reading and writing strategies for diverse classrooms, successfully accelerating academic literacy for Second Language learners by [30%].
- Directed intensive instruction in source-based analysis, teaching students how to critically evaluate text, extract evidence, identify bias, and construct a structured essay.
- Maintained an inclusive, highly organized, and positive learning environment for a class size of up to [Number] learners by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent routines.
- Designed, moderated, and graded standardized school assessments, utilizing diagnostic data to implement targeted intervention strategies for underperforming students.
- Collaborated on school literacy initiatives and school sports such as netball.
- Participated in team meetings to share best practices and enhance teaching strategies.
- Collaborated with parents, counselors, and support staff on student learning.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Humanities
Skills
Department operations
Staff scheduling
Performance tracking
Report review
Policy compliance
Educational Leadership
Data-driven Instruction
Curriculum development
Assessment design
Data analysis
Literacy instruction
Classroom management
Learning support
Certification
- South African Student Council for Educators (SACE)
- Certified Educator-Department of Education- 2016-Current
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Departmental Head (Humanities)
Vukuqhakaze Secondary School
11.2023 - CurrentRead More
Educator
Vukuqhakaze Secondary School
02.2016 - 2023Read More
University of Fort Hare
Bachelor of Education from Humanities
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