Tandiwe Thube
Cape Town
Summary
Passionate FET Phase educator specialising in English and Life Orientation (Grades 10–12), with a BA in Psychology and Linguistics and a PGCE. Skilled in CAPS-aligned teaching, learner assessment and classroom management, with a strong understanding of language and learner development. Committed to creating engaging, inclusive classrooms that inspire critical thinking, confidence and academic growth.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Unicef School Ambassador
University of the Westren Cape
Cape Town
03.2026 - Current
- Supported education initiatives promoting access to quality, inclusive, and equitable education for children and young people, enhancing community engagement.
- Engaged in community-based educational activities empowering children and young people, facilitating their growth and development.
- Promoted awareness of the importance of children’s rights, wellbeing and access to education within the community.
- Assisted with activities that encouraged learner participation, educational development and positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with volunteers and stakeholders to support education-related programmes and initiatives.
- Developed practical experience in communication, teamwork, community engagement and working with children and education-focused programmes.
Student Teacher
Delft Technical High School
Cape Town
02.2026 - 09.2026
- Planned and delivered CAPS-aligned English and Life Orientation lessons for FET Phase learners, incorporating clear learning objectives and appropriate teaching strategies.
- Taught English lessons focusing on language, literature, reading, comprehension, writing and critical thinking, using learner-centred teaching approaches.
- Facilitated Life Orientation lessons on personal development, relationships, and social responsibility, fostering critical life skills and responsible decision-making.
- Designed and adapted lesson plans, learning activities, worksheets and assessment tasks in accordance with CAPS requirements and curriculum outcomes.
- Conducted formative and summative assessments, including class activities and written tasks, providing constructive feedback to enhance learner progress.
- Applied Bloom’s Taxonomy and appropriate questioning techniques to develop learners’ knowledge, understanding, application, analysis and critical-thinking skills.
- Differentiated teaching activities and offered targeted support to meet diverse learner abilities and learning needs.
- Managed classroom routines and learner behaviour while establishing a structured, respectful and inclusive learning environment.
- Used learner-centred strategies, discussion, questioning and collaborative activities to encourage participation and active engagement.
Educators assistant
Graslaagte Primary school
HUMANSDORP
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided targeted support to learners in literacy, reading, and writing, enhancing their academic progress and confidence.
- Supported learners’ academic, social and emotional development while collaborating with teachers and school staff.
- Assisted teachers in delivering daily teaching and learning activities, fostering an organised and engaging classroom environment.
- Prepared learning materials and resources, contributing to effective lesson delivery and assessment of learner work.
- Prepared learning materials, worksheets and classroom resources, and assisted with marking and checking learner work.
Education
PGCE - Education
University of the Westren Cape
Cape Town, WC01-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Social sciences
University of the Westren Cape
Cape Town, WC01-2023
Matric -
Humansdorp Secondary School
Humansdorp, EC01-2010
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum delivery
- Learner assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Behaviour management
- Educational advocacy
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Afrikaans
Advanced
C1
Xhosa
Advanced
C1
Certification
Sace temporary Registerd
Tefel
Timeline
Unicef School Ambassador
University of the Westren Cape
03.2026 - Current
Student Teacher
Delft Technical High School
02.2026 - 09.2026
Educators assistant
Graslaagte Primary school
02.2024 - 06.2025
PGCE - Education
University of the Westren Cape
Bachelor of Arts - Social sciences
University of the Westren Cape
Matric -
Humansdorp Secondary School