SAMANTHA BETTY THULISILE NTOMBELA
Teacher
Alberton,Gauteng
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.A PGCE and Bachelor of Education (B.ED) Honours graduate from the University of South Africa. I have more than 10 years teaching experience in Mathematics and English(as a second language) and Business Economics. Furthermore I have served as an Inclusion and Learning Support Educator concentrating on remedial and inclusive education for students with learning barriers and disabilities at primary, middle and secondary school levels. I have a passion for teaching and my career goals are to teach abroad and be able to further my knowledge in order to assume responsibility for the management ,coordination and implementation of an inclusive well managed and beneficial education system.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Economics Teacher
Obed Mosiane School
Johannesburg, South Africa
08.2013 - 04.2015
- I worked as a teacher for English, Mathematics, and Business Studies/Economics
- I taught Secondary students in grades 8-11 where I learned to effectively manage a class of students, provide exceptional teaching and learning to students of varying academic capabilities and levels, and well as learned how to set exemplary assessment tasks and activities in the various learning subjects.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
English Additional Language (ESL) and Mathematics
Braamfisher Primary School
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2015 - Current
- I am a Primary and Middle school teacher currently teaching English as an additional language as well as Mathematics at Braamfischer Primary School
- I teach learners from grade 4-9 and have been doing so since 2015.
- Furthermore I serve as an Inclusion and Learning Support Educator concentrating on remedial and inclusive education for students with learning barriers and difficulties.
- My duties in this role involve developing various teaching and assessment strategies ,planning of lessons as well as mediating and providing efficient and effective feedback to learners and parents.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Learner Support Teacher for Learners With Special
Gauteng Department Of Education
Johannesburg
01.2018 - Current
- Learner support teacher for students with learning barriers in the classroom by creating an inclusive and differentiated learning environment that fosters positive learning.
- I support learners in grades 4-7
- Organized extracurricular events such as field trips and guest speakers to provide enriching experiences beyond the standard curriculum.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques and adapting lesson plans to suit individual needs.
- Established routines and procedures that maximized time spent on instruction while minimizing classroom disruptions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, incorporating new ideas into the curriculum accordingly.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Meet with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Johannesburg
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) -
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Education Honours Inclusive Education -
University of South Africa
J.D. - TEFL Certificate Theory And Practical(MVQ Level 5)
TEFL Academy (ESL TEACHER)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
Learner Support Teacher for Learners With Special
Gauteng Department Of Education
01.2018 - Current
English Additional Language (ESL) and Mathematics
Braamfisher Primary School
04.2015 - Current
Business Economics Teacher
Obed Mosiane School
08.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Johannesburg
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) -
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Education Honours Inclusive Education -
University of South Africa
J.D. - TEFL Certificate Theory And Practical(MVQ Level 5)
TEFL Academy (ESL TEACHER)
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