Siyabonga Matanda
Educator
Somerset West
Summary
Driven & qualified young teacher, eager to work with teaching staff and learners to accomplish challenging educational and program goals. Hardworking, disciplined and proactive team player that is an excellent communicator, possess an adaptable mentality, and friendly in nature.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
IsiXhosa Teacher
Cape Choral Academy
02.2025 - Current
Teaching IsiXhosa in the IEB curriculum to grade 7, grade 8, grade 9 and grade 10 learners.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Teaching Practical
Somerset College
01.2024 - Current
Life Sciences, Mathematics Literacy & IsiXhosa
Grading assignments and tests.
Test and exam invigilations.
Classroom activities support & facilitations
Tutor
Get Smart Tutors
01.2019 - Current
Conduct lessons for learners at school and varsity.
Assist with study habits and exam strategies.
Provide notes and summaries
Sports administration
Somerset College
01.2024 - Current
Rugby coordination assistant.
Football coordinator.
Boarding House Master
Somerset College
01.2024 - Current
Boys boarding house caretaking.
Prep facilitation.
Rugby coaching
Somerset College, Laerskool Stellenbosch
01.2019 - Current
Head coach 1st XV.
Head coach U14A.
Assistant coach U13A.
Forwards development.
Head coach U8A & U7A.
Cricket Coaching
Somerset College
01.2019 - Current
U7 & U8 mini cricket coaching.
U11A coach.
Cricket academy coach.
Bar Manager
ASAP Events
01.2021 - 12.2023
Managing bar operations at weddings.
Stock taking.
Merchandiser
Tops, Spar; Shepstone Hardware
11.2016 - 12.2018
Sales and merchandise management
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Education -
Stellenbosch University
01.2023 - 12.2023
Physiological Sciences Honours -
Stellenbosch University
01.2022 - 12.2022
BSc Human Life Sciences With Psychology -
Stellenbosch University
01.2019 - 12.2021
National Senior Matric Certificate - undefined
Queens College Boys High School
Skills
- Mentorship and coaching
- Positional Coaching
- Student Engagement
- Critical Thinking
- Fluency in English, isiXhosa, isiZulu
- Half fluency in Afrikaans
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Discipline
- Hardworking
- Goal driven
- Fast Learner
Additional Information
I acquired my 3 degrees listed here from Stellenbosch University whilst playing Varsity Cup rugby for 6 years as a student-athlete.
BokSmart accredited.
Personal Information
- Ethnicity: Black African
- ID Number: 9911255291089
- Place of Birth: Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Date of Birth: 25/11/1999
- Driving License: Code 8 with Public Driving Permit & Advanced Defensive Driving
References
- Mr Hilton Toro, Somerset College, 072 933 4858
- Mrs Nokubonga Mpinga, Somerset College, 078 614 3783
- Mr Liso Langman, Somerset College, 065 315 8784
- Mr Alwyn Brink, Somerset College, 083 390 0818
- Ms Caitlin Loeijs, Get Smart Tutors, 079 779 6073
- Mr Xander Kritzinger, Cape Choral Academy, 074 889 3848
Timeline
IsiXhosa Teacher
Cape Choral Academy
02.2025 - Current
Teaching Practical
Somerset College
01.2024 - Current
Sports administration
Somerset College
01.2024 - Current
Boarding House Master
Somerset College
01.2024 - Current
Postgraduate Diploma in Education -
Stellenbosch University
01.2023 - 12.2023
Physiological Sciences Honours -
Stellenbosch University
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bar Manager
ASAP Events
01.2021 - 12.2023
Tutor
Get Smart Tutors
01.2019 - Current
Rugby coaching
Somerset College, Laerskool Stellenbosch
01.2019 - Current
Cricket Coaching
Somerset College
01.2019 - Current
BSc Human Life Sciences With Psychology -
Stellenbosch University
01.2019 - 12.2021
Merchandiser
Tops, Spar; Shepstone Hardware
11.2016 - 12.2018
National Senior Matric Certificate - undefined
Queens College Boys High School
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