Sharon Kafula
Educator
37 Bantry Road, Bryanston
Summary
I am a compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and high quality objective based lesson planning. I am equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments, student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and a motivational staff instructional coach. I am competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team and l take full responsibility for my professional development. I am well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
I am passionate about education with vast experience developing and implementing diverse curriculum covering wide range of subjects. I am highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8056
8056
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher/Assistant Principal
SPARK Ferndale
03.2023 - Current
- Support the school principal in revising and implementing upgraded School Development Plans.
- Create high-quality lesson plans, and deliver differentiated lessons in Social Sciences.
- Monitor and evaluate classroom practices throughout the school, and recommend improvement strategies.
- Create partnerships with parents and caregivers to support and improve students' personal and academic development.
- Head of Scholar and Staff Culture.
- Data-Driven Instruction school lead.
- Devise a curriculum strategy to meet the school and network targets.
- Promote and safeguard the scholar's welfare.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhance classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects, and hands-on activities.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Assess student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborate with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connect subjects, and promote deeper understanding among students.
- Responsible for delivering appropriate professional development training.
- Blended Learning facilitators, and instructional coach.
- Head school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Teacher/Assistant Principal
SPARK Cresta
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Created high-quality lesson plans and delivered differentiated student-focused lessons in Naturial Sciences.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Oversaw integration of technology in classrooms, equipping students with modern learning tools.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
Teacher
SPARK Witpoortjie
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Delivered high-quality, differentiated, student-focused lessons in Mathematics, Personal, and Social Well-Being.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Teacher
SPARK Weltervredenpark
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Planned for and delivered lessons in English, Beginning Knowledge, and Social and Emotional Well-being to students.
- Developed rigorous, engaging learning experiences, and lesson plans.
- Created individualized behavior and learning plans for all scholars.
- Implemented behavior management strategies across the school.
- Administered and marked weekly, and termly formative and summative assessments.
- Tracked scholars' progress and analyzed the data for student growth.
- Evaluated group and individual needs for curriculum and school requirements.
- Raised standards and attainment levels with a test-centric approach.
- Provided clear structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge.
- Set high expectations for academic progress and classroom behavior through well-focused, individualized teaching.
- Reviewed assessment information and learning modalities to inform curriculum development.
- Identified clear teaching and learning objectives, and determined appropriate delivery methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Teacher
Crawford Sandton International
01.2007 - 12.2019
- Maintained and developed a high standard of student achievement in English, Mathematics, Creative Arts, Physical Education, Life Skills, and Beginning Knowledge.
- Built a comprehensive understanding of phonics, THRASS, and Thinking Hats.
- Embraced technology in the classroom, and displayed a creative teaching style.
- Assigned homework and out-of-class activities to bridge the learning gaps, underscore course concepts.
- Evaluated group and individual needs for curriculum and school requirements.
- Raised standards and attainment levels with a test-centric approach.
- Provided clear structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge.
- Set high expectations for academic progress and classroom behavior through well-focused, individualized teaching.
- Reviewed assessment information and learning modalities to inform curriculum development.
- Identified clear teaching and learning objectives, and determined appropriate delivery methods.
- Maintain a regular schedule of observations in all learning spaces.
- Observe and review meetings with educators to ensure high-quality lesson planning.
- Executed the instruction, and implemented the schools' culture and behavior management techniques.
- Facilitated an assessment and data analysis cycle that analyzed student performance and identified areas for targeted instruction.
- Participated actively in staff development opportunities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established standards.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Honours) -
Stellenbosch University
CurrentBachelor of Education -
University of South Afica
09-2017
Early Years Foundation Phase Certificate -
Junior Colleges Sandton
Early Childhood Development Certificate -
Early Childhood Teachers College
Skills
Classroom instruction
Curriculum implementation
Group instruction
Classroom management
Parent-teacher communication
Critical thinking
Team building
Fluent in English
Conflict resolution
Literacy development
Growth mindset
Task prioritization
Innovative lesson planning
Additional Competence
- THRASS trained
- Whiteboard trained
- Six bricks Lego trained
- Reggio Emilia Approach to Education
- Kegan and Global Competence Skills
- Numican trained
- Time to Read
- IIP trained
- Computer and Office Management
Roles And Responsibilities
- Support the school Principal in revising and implementing upgraded School Development Plans.
- Monitor and evaluate classroom practice throughout the school and recommend improvement strategies.
- Create partnerships with parents and carers to support and improve students' personal and academic development.
- Advanced teaching styles through staff mentoring for maximised student engagement.
- Head of scholar and staff culture.
- Data Driven Instruction school lead.
- Devised curriculum strategy to meet the school and network targets.
- Promotes and safeguards the scholar's welfare.
- Assists the school principal in school budget planning and monitoring.
- Responsible for delivering appropriate Professional Development training.
- Create high-quality professional development training materials.
- Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Blended Learning facilitators, instructional coach.
- Support student achievement by setting clear and high expectations for excellent teaching in all content areas.
My hobbies include reading, cooking, listening to music, hiking and gardening.
Timeline
Teacher/Assistant Principal
SPARK Ferndale
03.2023 - Current
Teacher
SPARK Witpoortjie
01.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher/Assistant Principal
SPARK Cresta
01.2022 - 03.2024
Teacher
SPARK Weltervredenpark
01.2019 - 12.2021
Teacher
Crawford Sandton International
01.2007 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Education (Honours) -
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Education -
University of South Afica
Early Years Foundation Phase Certificate -
Junior Colleges Sandton
Early Childhood Development Certificate -
Early Childhood Teachers College