Slindokuhle PEARL GUMBI
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced educator with over 12 years in English instruction and inclusive education. Currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments that accommodate diverse needs, while skilled in literacy development, learner support planning, curriculum differentiation, and integrating ICT to enhance engagement and academic progress.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
English Tutor (Weekend - Part Time)
Self-Employed
Johannesburg
02.2024 - Current
- Provide private English literacy tutoring for Grade 1-3 learners
- Design multisensory lesson plans focusing on phonemic awareness, decoding, and comprehension
- Tracked learner progress through formative assessments to inform instructional adjustments
- Communicated weekly progress and goals to parents, fostering collaboration in learner development
- Integrated fine and gross motor skills to enhance literacy development
English Teacher & Inclusive Learning Facilitator
Bramfischerville Primary School
07.2013 - Current
- Led English instruction across multiple grades, enhancing engagement through inclusive teaching methods
- Design and implement remedial and enrichment programmes to improve literacy outcomes
- Support learners with barriers through targeted intervention strategies
- Collaborated with School-Based Support Team (SBST) to monitor and support learner progress
- Facilitated staff workshops on inclusive education practices, promoting awareness and implementation among colleagues
- Established mentorship programmes aimed at improving skills of underperforming learners
Private English Tutor (Part-Time)
Self-Employed
Johannesburg
02.2009 - 01.2011
- Delivered personalised literacy and language support to enhance student understanding
- Created tailored study plans for exam preparation to address individual learning needs
- Planned educational English lessons such as book readings, grammar, spelling and language lessons.
- Taught online classes working with platforms such as Zoom and Google Drive to provide remote teaching.
- Assisted students in developing good pronunciation and enunciation for convincing language skills.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Educational Psychology
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Johannesburg06-2026
Bachelor of Education - English Specialisation
University of Zululand
KwaZulu-Natal12-2012
Inclusive Education - Short Course -
University of Pretoria
Gauteng02-2022
Skills
- English Literacy Development
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Adaptation & Differentiation
- Assessment & Progress Monitoring
- Learner-Centred Teaching Strategies
- ICT & Digital Tools Integration
- Inclusive Education & Learner Support Planning (ISPs)
- Collaboration with Teams & Parents
- Staff Mentorship & Training
Accomplishments
- Improved literacy pass rates among learners with barriers through targeted interventions
- Recognised as a school resource person for inclusive education practices
- Initiated peer-support study groups, boosting learner confidence
- Developed inclusive learning resource packs adopted school-wide
Languages
English
References
- Mr A.M Phalane (Head of Mathematics)
0837212589
ananiasphalane@gmail.com
- Miss Msimango (Head of Languages)
081 304 0580
refiloenhlapho2@gmail.com
Interests
Volleyball Coach, Bramfischerville Primary School, 2010-01-01 Netball Coach, Bramfischerville Primary School, 2013-01-01 Athletics Assistant Coach, Bramfischerville Primary School, 2019-01-01
Custom Section
- Literacy and Language Development short courses
- Classroom differentiation and remedial teaching strategies
- Ongoing workshops on inclusive education and barriers to learning
- Active participation in inclusive education forums
Timeline
English Tutor (Weekend - Part Time)
Self-Employed
02.2024 - Current
English Teacher & Inclusive Learning Facilitator
Bramfischerville Primary School
07.2013 - Current
Private English Tutor (Part-Time)
Self-Employed
02.2009 - 01.2011
Postgraduate Diploma - Educational Psychology
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Bachelor of Education - English Specialisation
University of Zululand
Inclusive Education - Short Course -
University of Pretoria