THANDEKA PRECIOUS COMOLE
Educator
353 Ext 39, Sunbird Street, Morena Manor Mmabatho
Summary
Effective Deputy Principal with can-do attitude and skill in being part of focused team. Focused education professional with Master's degree in Education and experience helping learners achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Creative and smart with excellent communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Principal
Department Of Education
01.2010 - Current
- Teaching from grade 8 to grade 12 curriculum
- Produced excellent results in Mathematics from grade 8 to grade 12 curriculum
- Communicated policies and procedures to learners and parents regarding learner behavior.
- Set standardized papers in the sub-district level.
- Moderated standardized papers in the sub-district level.
- NSC marking experience for Mathematics subject.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Coordinated staff and learner activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and learners safety standards.
- Counseled learners about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Monitored learners behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, learners discipline and class attendance.
- Served as a positive role model and leader within the school community, fostering an environment of respect, trust, and support among all stakeholders.
- Developed a positive school culture through effective communication and collaboration among staff, learners, and parents.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing data-driven instructional strategies and collaborating with teachers to improve lesson plans.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote learner growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted leadership skills, teamwork, and personal growth among learners.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Conducted regular evaluations of academic programs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes to drive continuous improvement in learner outcomes.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for learners and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Implemented successful intervention strategies to support struggling learners and close achievement gaps.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Defined and enforced learner academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Studied assessment information covering learners, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Verified learner grades, attendance and schedules.
- Monitored learner progress and implemented intervention strategies to support learner success.
- Championed innovative teaching methods that increased learner achievement across multiple subject areas.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and learners.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing learner needs, both academically and emotionally.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Addressed disciplinary issues fairly and consistently while maintaining open lines of communication with parents or guardians involved.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, providing constructive feedback for continued improvement.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school learners, and teachers.
- Supported the implementation of new technologies within classrooms to enhance learning experiences for all learners.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Management
North-West University
North West Province, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Parent Meetings
Student Activity Program Planning
School Improvements Planning
Program Management
Critical Thinking
Performance Evaluations
Excellent Communication
Staff Development
Academic administration
Time management abilities
Events Coordination
Program implementation
Training and mentoring
Goal Setting
Performance Improvement
Policy Implementation
Community Relations
Verbal and written communication
Lesson Planning
Interpersonal Skills
Academic Counseling
Learners Registration
Staff Leadership
Entrepreneurial personality
Organizational Management
Recruiting and Hiring
Continuous Improvement
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
School Administration
Prioritization
Analytical Skills
Operational planning
Discipline
Fundraising
Adaptability and Flexibility
Interpersonal strengths
Public Speaking
Staff Management
Operations Oversight
Educational staff supervision
Stakeholder Communication
Employee Performance Evaluations
Group facilitation and presentations
School Community Relations
Staff Training
Problem-Solving
Learner, Teacher Guidance
Coaching and Mentoring
Emergency Preparedness
Timeline
Deputy Principal
Department Of Education
01.2010 - Current
Master of Education - Educational Management
North-West University
04.2001 -