Thabani Ishmael Mkhize
Science And Mathematics Learning Area Educator
Mooi River
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Weston Agricultural College
Mooi River
01.2022 - Current
- Teaching Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Life Sciences to Grade 8 - 12
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Teacher
Northbury Park Secondary School
Pietermaritzburg
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Teaching Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Natural Sciences to Grade 8 - 12
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Teacher
Bongudunga Secondary School
Pietermaritzburg
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Teaching Mathematics and Life Sciences to Grade 8 – 12.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Education
Teaching Biodiversity Short Course - Life Sciences
Rhodes University
Makhanda 04.2022 - Current
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Mathematics/Literacy, Natural Sc. And Agriculture
University of KwaZulu Natal
Pietermaritzburg 03.2018 - 03.2019
BSc. Agriculture - Animal And Poultry Science
University of KwaZulu Natal
Pietermaritzburg 03.2012 - 12.2017
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12
James Nxumalo Agricultural High School
Ulundi 01.2007 - 12.2011
Skills
Flexible and Adaptable
undefinedAccomplishments
- Student Mentor - Assigned as student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues at Weston College in 2023
- Won “Best invigilator leader” award at Weston College in 2022.
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Bongudunga Secondary School in 2019.
- As a chairperson of the NaTeSA PMB branch: The organisation achieved 100% of all activities on the Plan of Action (2014-15)
- As a learner in James Nxumalo Agricultural High School: Hostel Prefect (2009-2011), Cricket team Captain (2010), Learners, Representative in Catering Committee (2010), Head of Hostel Prefects (2011), and Head of Disciplinary Committee (2011)
- As a University of KwaZulu Natal student: Ukulinga Research Farm Feedlot Foreman (2016-2017)
Professional Workshop Attended
- Leadership workshop
- Time management workshop
- Career guidance workshop
- Classroom management and Invigilation workshop
- Problem solving and Decision Making
- Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) training (1day course)
Timeline
Teaching Biodiversity Short Course - Life Sciences
Rhodes University
04.2022 - Current
Teacher
Weston Agricultural College
01.2022 - Current
Teacher
Northbury Park Secondary School
05.2021 - 12.2021
Teacher
Bongudunga Secondary School
05.2019 - 04.2021
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Mathematics/Literacy, Natural Sc. And Agriculture
University of KwaZulu Natal
03.2018 - 03.2019
BSc. Agriculture - Animal And Poultry Science
University of KwaZulu Natal
03.2012 - 12.2017
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12
James Nxumalo Agricultural High School
01.2007 - 12.2011
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