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Tembinkosi Mabuya

Tembinkosi Mabuya

King William's town,Eastern Cape

Summary

Dynamic educator with 19 years at the Department of Education, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching methods and integrated technology. Successfully guided students through college applications, significantly increasing acceptance rates. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting community involvement.

Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Department Of Education
05.2006 - Current
    • 19 years experience teaching at the current school
    • Served as co-opted Head of Department of Languages.
    • Served as English subject head at current institution.
    • Workshopped in school administration and leadership
    • Assisted school management as Academic Committee member.
    • Knowledge of school administration computer software SASSAMS
    • Knowledge of South African School's Act
    • Experience in school governance as a member of S.G.B
    • Drug testing workshop at our school.
    • R.C.L organization workshop
    • Administering of school finances worksop.
    • Assisting the management in disciplinary control of the school.
    • Assisting the management on the creation of Time-Tables.
    • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
    • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
    • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
    • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
    • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
    • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
    • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
    • Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
    • Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
    • Guided students through college application process, increasing number of students accepted into their first-choice institutions.
    • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
    • Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.

Teacher

Forbes Grant High School
King William's Town
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music (Hons)

University of Fort Hare
Alice, South Africa
05.2001

Bachelor of Pedagogics - Music Education

University of Fort Hare
Alice, South Africa
05-1999

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Student-centered learning
  • Learning strategies
  • Community involvement
  • Fundraising
  • Blackboard software
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team building
  • Data analysis
  • Parent and student communication

Additional Information

REFERENCES


1. Mr. V. Mgqolozana

Deputy principal (Uviwe Senior Secondary)

083 548 1002


2. Mr. S. Jabe

English Subject Advisor

060 527 3133

Timeline

Teacher

Department Of Education
05.2006 - Current

Teacher

Forbes Grant High School

Bachelor of Arts - Music (Hons)

University of Fort Hare

Bachelor of Pedagogics - Music Education

University of Fort Hare

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