Sivuyile Prettyboy Nongwe
SENIOR EDUCATION SPECIALIST
58 Hlobane Street, Crystal Park,Benoni,GP
Summary
Experienced with developing comprehensive educational programs that meet diverse learning needs. Utilizes collaborative approaches to drive team success and student achievement. Strong understanding of curriculum development and instructional leadership, ensuring high standards of educational excellence.
I am a professional educator with deep understanding of curriculum development and program management. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving results through effective teamwork. Reliable and adaptable with strong organizational and communication skills that meet dynamic needs of educational settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Education Specialist
Gauteng East District
01.2021 - Current
- Lead and strategize in the Life Orientation and Religion Studies subjects, where I strategically manage curriculum acquisition and delivery.
- Co-ordinate, monitor and ensure that the identification and addressing of barriers to learning and development takes place, in the teacher and learner.
- Assessment Official: 2021/05 -2022/4
- Share district and provincial strategies to schools in Gauteng East.
- Conduct trainings and workshops of teacher development purposes.
- Co-ordinate, monitor and ensure implementation, maintenance and support of subject programmes, activities and projects.
- Promote the implementation of policy based on a bias free assessment system.
- Implement policy and guidelines that ensure multi-level and multi-functional assessment
practices. - Assist educators in developing and using a variety of assessment methods, tools and techniques.
- Assist educators in the implementation of continuous assessment through ATADR.
- Collect and maintain data on learner performance and resources. Monitor learner performance and identify intervention and share realistic and timely strategies, and advise on resource needed.
- Promote the development of extracurricular programmes like career expos and advocate for campaigns on important holidays that foster patriotism in our society and country through both Life Orientation and Religion Studies.
- Established mentorship programs connecting experienced teachers with new hires to share knowledge, skills, and support.
- Promoted cross-curricular integration by collaborating with other department heads, fostering interdisciplinary connections throughout coursework.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
ACTING CLUSTER LEADER
GAUTENG EAST DISTRICT
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Identified schools areas of weakness by profiling, and provided workable solutions through problem solving, creative and critical thinking skills.
- Advance schools in LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT and GOVERNANCE principles through trainings, to ensure that we uphold the GDE strategy to emphasize the importance of ensuring all learners have access to high-quality education and equal opportunities.
- Verified and monitored curriculum implementation and management at schools.
- Support in developing the School Development Plan and the School Improvement Plan.
- Liaised with schools on District and Provincial plans e.g SGB Functionality Tools and Availability of Management Documents.
- Assisted with transformation in schools through analysis of results, for target setting and monitoring of the implementation SIP.
- Conducted workshops to the SGB's on Efficient and Effective financial management systems.
- Monitored Admission Processes and mentored RCL's on their roles at school level.
- Responsible for appraisals of school principals.
EDUCATOR AND DEPARTMENTAL HEAD
Amos Maphanga Secondary School
01.2011 - 01.2018
- I served as an Head of Department in History and Life Orientation (2014 - 2018) .
- Attended CAPS Training for History and LO (2011/2012)
- Overseeing the allocation of tasks, managing resources, and ensuring the smooth running of the department.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of the curriculum, ensuring it aligns with school and national standards.
- Tracking student performance, analyzing data, and identifying areas for improvement.
- Providing support and guidance to teachers, addressing their needs, and fostering a positive and productive learning environment.
- Acting as a point of contact between the department and the school administration, and with the public.
- Assessing the performance of teachers, providing feedback, and addressing concerns.
- Providing advice to the principal on matters related to the department.
Education
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - Brand Contact Management
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Bachelor of Education - English & Life Orientation
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND
BRAAMFONTEIN, JOHANNESBURG 04.2007 - 01.2011
Skills
Teaching strategies
Educational leadership
Training facilitation
Career counseling
Academic advising
Student retention
Staff development
Education policy
Learning assessment
Curriculum mapping
Student engagement
Lesson planning
Classroom administration
Curriculum planning
Workshop facilitation
Teacher mentoring
Teamwork and collaboration
Motivational techniques
Academic counseling
Organizational skills
Learning strategies
Project management
Data analysis
Interpersonal skills
Written communication
Continuous improvement
Interpersonal communication
Technology integration
Conflict resolution
Course material creation
Awards
- 2016, I won the Best History Teacher in the D5 Cluster Awards.
- 2014, I scooped the Best Teacher Awards at my school.
Timeline
ACTING CLUSTER LEADER
GAUTENG EAST DISTRICT
07.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Education Specialist
Gauteng East District
01.2021 - Current
EDUCATOR AND DEPARTMENTAL HEAD
Amos Maphanga Secondary School
01.2011 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Education - English & Life Orientation
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND
04.2007 - 01.2011
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - Brand Contact Management
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