Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Volunteer
Cristina Nanabhay

Cristina Nanabhay

Johannesburg

Summary

Mathematics and STEM Specialist seeking to leverage my experience in instructional leadership.

I have an active interest in issues around women in mathematics and STEM, equality and diversity, and an ever-growing interest in mathematics education and science policy.

I am a mathematician, STEM educator, academic researcher, and science communicator. As Head of Faculty of Mathematics at an AdvTech Group education brand, I ensure that teaching and learning is kept in focus. My primary focus is the mathematics and physical sciences literacy in the High School and Further Studies environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mathematics and STEM Specialist, Head of Faculty

Pinnacle College Waterfall
01.2020 - Current

FET Mathematics, Grades 10 to 12; Further Studies Mathematics, Standard with Statistics and Probability Elective; Coach of National and Pan-African Math Olympiads; IEB Assessor and Moderator of Mathematics Education; Astronomy and Space Exploration extra-curricular programme

Independent Contractor: External Marker (NQF 9)

University Of South Africa
01.2023 - Current

Improve the quality of university students’ learning experiences by focusing on mathematical knowledge, skills, attitudes and values, and providing motivation to work through the material through tasks and feedback, known as assessment for learning.

Mathematics and Science Specialist

Open Minds Campus
01.2015 - 12.2019

As one cannot teach anyone anything, except to make them think, I share my passion and facilitate thinking skills for Mathematics and STEM Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, and Geography) in Cambridge International (CAIE), IEB & CAPS, and GED syllabi.

Senior Educator

Bryanston Parallel Medium
01.2010 - 12.2015
  • Mathematics and English CAPS Curriculum (IS Phase)
  • English CAPS First Additional Language (FAL) for Afrikaans medium
  • E-learning and IT facilitation of the CAPS Curriculum
  • Building Thinking Classrooms

Innovation Hub Coordinator

Singularity University
03.2018 - Current

Preparing African Leaders & Organizations for the Future: SU 's collaborative platform empowers individuals and organizations across South Africa to learn, connect, and innovate breakthrough solutions using accelerating technologies like generative artificial intelligence and digital biology.

NPO Projects Coordinator

NPO Community Projects
08.2004 - 12.2009

Nonprofit Strategies Social Entrepreneurship Organizational Capacity
Financial Modelling for the Social Sector Publications and E-Learning

Education

Master of Education - Mathematics

University of Johannesburg

B Ed Hons - STEM Education: Mathematics

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Education - Mathematics Education

University of South Africa

Bachelor of Science - BSc - Mathematical Sciences, Applied Mathematics and Mathematics

University of Johannesburg

Certificate in Social Sector Leadership - Social Studies Education

University of California, Haas School of Business

Skills

  • Science Communicator
  • Education policy analyst
  • Academic Research
  • Ideas and talent networker
  • Girls and Women in STEM Advocacy
  • Network of South African women in Mathematics who mentor young talent
  • Scientific interests range from AI to Astrophysics

Affiliations

SACE Registration: SACE Registration Number 12400271
South African Mathematics Foundation: Olympiad Organiser and Moderator
Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad (South African Team): Coach

Certification

  • ETDP SETA (IEB ASSET) Certified Moderator of Education (2023)
  • ETDP SETA (IEB ASSET) Certified Assessor (2022)

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Romanian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Independent Contractor: External Marker (NQF 9)

University Of South Africa
01.2023 - Current

Mathematics and STEM Specialist, Head of Faculty

Pinnacle College Waterfall
01.2020 - Current

Innovation Hub Coordinator

Singularity University
03.2018 - Current

Mathematics and Science Specialist

Open Minds Campus
01.2015 - 12.2019

Senior Educator

Bryanston Parallel Medium
01.2010 - 12.2015

NPO Projects Coordinator

NPO Community Projects
08.2004 - 12.2009

Master of Education - Mathematics

University of Johannesburg

B Ed Hons - STEM Education: Mathematics

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Education - Mathematics Education

University of South Africa

Bachelor of Science - BSc - Mathematical Sciences, Applied Mathematics and Mathematics

University of Johannesburg

Certificate in Social Sector Leadership - Social Studies Education

University of California, Haas School of Business
Cristina Nanabhay