Siyamthanda Sondlo
Life Orientation Senior Phase And FET Phase Teacher
Port Elizabeth
Summary
Motivated Life Orientation Graduate-Teacher desiring to gain additional expertise in a hands-on teaching position. Personable and friendly professional with excellent communication, multitasking and conflict resolution skills. Well-versed in managing classrooms, controlling behavior and maintaining records.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Language Consultant
MPC Connect
Nelson Mandela Bay
01.2021 - Current
- 3, 196 classes and 4 474 students taught to date
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
IIE Varsity College Teaching Experience
Woolhope Secondary School
Port Elizabeth
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Grade 3 English Tutor
Rotaract Club of Algoa Bay (Excelsior Primary School)
Port Elizabeth
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
- Evaluated student performance, identified improvement areas and set tasks to aid goal achievement.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Part-Time) - Education
IIE Varsity College Nelson Mandela Bay
Port Elizabeth 01.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Eduvos/Pearson Institute of Higher Education
Port Elizabeth/Durban 01.2015 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Strelitzia High School, Uitenhage
Uitenhage 01.2010 - 12.2014
Skills
Organizational Skills
Effective Classroom ManagementTechnologically SavvyConflict Resolution and PositivityTime Management and organisational SkillsVerbal and Written CommunicationMotivating students
Certification
Department of Education Jolly Phonics Training - 2019
References
Name: Jamiellah Llewellyn Domingo
Location: Port Elizabeth
Relationship: H.O.D at IIE Varsity College
Contact: JDomingo@varsitycollege.co.za
Name: Catherine MacMillan
Location: United Kingdom
Relationship: Rotaract of Algoa Bay Supervisor
Contact: catherinejennifermacmillan@gmail.com
Name: Nopinky Zukiswa Ngculu
Location: Zwelitsha
Relationship: Education Specialist (Department of Education)
Contact: 0766 322 123
Timeline
IIE Varsity College Teaching Experience
Woolhope Secondary School
09.2023 - 09.2023
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Part-Time) - Education
IIE Varsity College Nelson Mandela Bay
01.2022 - 12.2023
Certified ESL Tutor, Global Language Training - [Timeframe]
07-2021
Language Consultant
MPC Connect
01.2021 - Current
Department of Education Jolly Phonics Training - 2019
06-2018
Grade 3 English Tutor
Rotaract Club of Algoa Bay (Excelsior Primary School)
01.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Eduvos/Pearson Institute of Higher Education
01.2015 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Strelitzia High School, Uitenhage
01.2010 - 12.2014