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Work History
Education
Skills
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Ropafadzo Chivaviro

Port Elizabeth
Ropafadzo Chivaviro

Summary

Primary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches. Upbeat primary school qualified teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 20 years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 5 to 13 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions. Skillful School Teacher with structured and organized approach to classroom development. Carefully analyzed student areas of weakness and promoted areas of excellence. Orchestrated innovative solutions to academic and interpersonal problems. Developed compassionate approach to growing student maturity. Results-driven style of teaching with strong record of success.

Overview

22
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Purpose Finder Academy School
Port Elizabeth

Primary School Class Teacher
06.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
  • Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
  • Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
  • Disciplined students who engaged in cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.

Tehillah Christian Academy School
Port Elizabeth

Primary School Teacher
08.2018 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
  • Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.

Higher Ground Christian College
Port Elizabeth

Primary School Teacher
01.2016 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Disciplined students who engaged in cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.
  • Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.

Jerusalem Ministry
Port Elizabeth

Primary School Teacher
01.2009 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.

Eric Momsen
Port Elizabeth

Primary School Teacher
10.2008 - 12.2008

Job overview

  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.

Education
Harare

Primary School Teacher
01.2001 - 08.2008

Job overview

  • Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.

Education

Global Tesol
Canada

Tesol Certificate from Teaching English As A Second Language
01.2014 - 12.2015

University Overview

Pakame High School
Zimbabwe

Olevel from Science ,Geography ,fashion And Fabrics ,history Bible
01.1987 - 12.1989

University Overview

Morgan Zintec Teachers College
Harare Zimbabwe

Diploma In Education With Special Education from Teaching Children From 6 To 13 Years
01.1997 - 12.2000

University Overview

Skills

Classroom management

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References

References

Mrs Zivanai Purpose Finder Academy school

Phone number +27615325537

Port Elizabeth

South Africa


Mr Chitsungo


Morgan Zintec teachers college

+263242771190

Harare

Zimbabwe

Timeline

Primary School Class Teacher
Purpose Finder Academy School
06.2021 - Current
Primary School Teacher
Tehillah Christian Academy School
08.2018 - 12.2020
Primary School Teacher
Higher Ground Christian College
01.2016 - 08.2018
Global Tesol
Tesol Certificate from Teaching English As A Second Language
01.2014 - 12.2015
Primary School Teacher
Jerusalem Ministry
01.2009 - 12.2015
Primary School Teacher
Eric Momsen
10.2008 - 12.2008
Primary School Teacher
Education
01.2001 - 08.2008
Morgan Zintec Teachers College
Diploma In Education With Special Education from Teaching Children From 6 To 13 Years
01.1997 - 12.2000
Pakame High School
Olevel from Science ,Geography ,fashion And Fabrics ,history Bible
01.1987 - 12.1989
Ropafadzo Chivaviro