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Sibusiso Mbhele

Durban,KwaZulu Natal

Summary

A developing teacher with an immense respect for the profession and a genuine compassion for young people and their development. I am a perpetual learner, always seeking to improve towards providing students with a holistic learning experience.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Housemaster

Clifton School
Morningside, KwaZulu-Natal
01.2024 - Current
  • Performing various supervisory duties in the boarding establishment including monitoring learner conduct during study sessions, mealtimes, carrying out roll call in the morning and evening, and administering basic medication in the evenings.
  • Communicating with parents regarding matters related to their children.
  • Taking part in the school's marketing initiatives in the form of giving presentations about boarding at Clifton School and facilitating tours in the boarding establishment.
  • Ensured adherence to school rules, promoting discipline among students.

Mathematics & Natural Science Teacher

Clifton School
Morningside, KwaZulu-Natal
07.2021 - 12.2024
  • Teaching grade 8 to 10 Mathematics and grade 8 & 9 Natural Science.
  • Facilitating Mathematics support for grades 8 to 11 pupils.
  • Provided guidance to students on science projects, ensuring their adherence to safety protocols whilst conducting experiments.
  • Serving as teacher-in-charge of basketball, primarily as an administrator.

Mathematics & Mathematical Literacy Teacher

Hilton College
Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal
01.2019 - 06.2021
  • Managing and facilitating the grade 11 & 12 Mathematical Literacy program.
  • Teaching grade 8 to 10 Mathematics.
  • Playing a supportive role in one of the school's boarding establishments (Lucas House) as a live-in assistant housemaster.
  • Assisting with the coaching of boys in Air Rifle Shooting as one of the sports on offer at the school.

Mathematics & EGD Teacher Intern

Kearsney College
Bothas Hill, KwaZulu-Natal
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Serving as a teacher assistant for grades 8 to 12 classes in Mathematics & Engineering Graphics & Design.
  • Teaching EGD/Technology in grade 8, 9 & 10.
  • Teaching Mathematics to grade 12's at Kwantebeni Comprehensive High School at KwaNyuswa as part of Kearsney's Community Outreach Program.
  • Managing and coaching of junior sports teams in basketball, soccer and rugby.
  • Performing monitoring duties in the library and sanatorium.

Mathematics Teacher Intern

Hilton College
Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Serving as a teacher assistant for grades 8 to 12 classes in Mathematics.
  • Provided additional support to struggling students, enhancing their mathematical skills.
  • The managing and coaching of teams in basketball, soccer and rugby.
  • Performing weekly supervisory duties in one of the school's boarding establishments (McKenzie House).

EGD & Technology Teacher

Birdswood Secondary School
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Managing and facilitating the EGD & Technology program for grades 8 to 12.
  • Teaching Computer Applications Technology and Physical Science to grade 10 in 2014.
  • Teaching Basic Computer Skills to grades 8 to 11 in 2014.
  • Serving as deputy grade 8 head in 2015.
  • Serving as the student leadership coordinator in 2015.
  • Serving as a manager for the school's soccer teams.
  • Coaching and managing a students' ballroom dance club.

EGD & Mathematics Teacher

Balondo High School
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
04.2013 - 12.2013
  • Teaching EGD to classes in grades 10, 11 & 12.
  • Teaching Mathematics to classes in grades 8 and 9.

Bookseller

Bargain Books
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
12.2012 - 03.2013
  • Regularly updated book displays according to trends or seasonal themes for increased sales appeal.
  • Sorted incoming shipments and restocked shelves, maintaining optimal display conditions.
  • Resolved customer queries effectively by providing relevant information about products or services.

Student Technician

South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO)
Observatory, Western Cape
07.2011 - 06.2012

The SAAO is an optical astronomy research facility with an in-house mechanical workshop where specialized instruments are designed, manufactured and maintained. Operating machinery such as milling machines, maintenance of instruments and material requisition are amongst the tasks one was involved in.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Mathematics & Physical Science

University of South Africa
South Africa
07.2014 -

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, Western Cape
01.2007 - 06.2012

N1 - Engineering Studies

Ogwini Comprehensive Technical College
Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal
01.2003 - 04.2003

Senior Certificate (Matric) -

Umlazi Comprehensive Technical High School
Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal
01.2001 - 12.2005

Skills

  • Microsoft office suite proficiency
  • Task coordination
  • Lesson planning
  • Educational technology use
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Verbal and writing communication
  • SMART Board aptitude
  • Resilience under pressure

Languages

English
Fluent
IsiZulu
Fluent
Afrikaans
Elementary

References

1. Mr Praveshen Iyer

  • Position: Deputy Headmaster
  • Institution: Clifton School
  • Contact no: 0844568889 / 0313122147


2. Mrs Veronique Latulipe Tunley

  • Position: Mathematics Subject Head
  • Institution: Clifton School
  • Contact no: 0845486140 / 0313122147


3. Mr Pierre Le Roux

  • Position: Senior Housemaster
  • Institution: Clifton School Centenary House
  • Contact no: 0768064766 / 0313122147


4. Mr Orateng Motsoe

  • Position: Mathematics Subject Head
  • Institution: Hilton College
  • Contact no: 0796258039 / 0333830100

Timeline

Assistant Housemaster

Clifton School
01.2024 - Current

Mathematics & Natural Science Teacher

Clifton School
07.2021 - 12.2024

Mathematics & Mathematical Literacy Teacher

Hilton College
01.2019 - 06.2021

Mathematics & EGD Teacher Intern

Kearsney College
01.2017 - 12.2018

Mathematics Teacher Intern

Hilton College
01.2016 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Education - Mathematics & Physical Science

University of South Africa
07.2014 -

EGD & Technology Teacher

Birdswood Secondary School
01.2014 - 12.2015

EGD & Mathematics Teacher

Balondo High School
04.2013 - 12.2013

Bookseller

Bargain Books
12.2012 - 03.2013

Student Technician

South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO)
07.2011 - 06.2012

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2007 - 06.2012

N1 - Engineering Studies

Ogwini Comprehensive Technical College
01.2003 - 04.2003

Senior Certificate (Matric) -

Umlazi Comprehensive Technical High School
01.2001 - 12.2005
Sibusiso Mbhele