THANDISWA TANIA MASHABA
Pedagogical Practitioner
Pretoria North
Summary
Motivated and passionate High School Educator with 1 year and 8 months of classroom experience in teaching History and Social Sciences within the CAPS curriculum. Skilled in creating curriculum-aligned lesson plans, study guides, worksheets, and source-based assessments that improve learner engagement and exam performance. Highly organized, creative, and tech-savvy with experience in developing educational resources for Grades 8–12 using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Canva. Committed to producing learner-centred, inclusive, and accessible content that supports diverse learning needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
History and Social Sciences Educator
Hillview High School
02.2024 - Current
- Planned and delivered CAPS-compliant lessons for Grades 8–12 in History and Social Sciences.
- Designed interactive and engaging lesson materials, including study notes, quizzes, and source-based activities.
- Developed source-based questions (SBQs) emphasizing comparison, interpretation, and reliability/usefulness.
- Provided detailed learner feedback, marking consistency, and continuous assessment moderation.
- Integrated digital tools (Canva, Google Docs, PowerPoint) to create visual and interactive learning resources.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment focused on learner participation and inclusion.
- Communicated regularly with parents to support learner progress and performance.
- Successfully improved student understanding of source-based questions and essay writing.
- Produced high-quality teaching materials later shared with colleagues for departmental use
Education
Bachelor of Education - Geography, History, Tourism
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa05-2024
National Senior Certificate -
Khula Secondary School
Mpumalanga12-2018
Skills
- Curriculum & Lesson Design (CAPS-aligned)
- Source-Based Question Development
- Study Guide & Worksheet Creation
- Marking, Moderation & Assessment Design
- Classroom & Behaviour Management
- Canva, Google Docs, and MS Office Tools
Certification
Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate
References
Hillview High School
Mrs. Nxumalo, Departmental Head
- 📞0725356737
Dr. Phalane, Principal
- ✉️principal@hillviewhigh.co.za
- 📞0798765581
Extra-Mural Activities
- Netball Coaching
- Athletics Coordinator
- Tutoring and Extra Lessons
Timeline
History and Social Sciences Educator
Hillview High School
02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Education - Geography, History, Tourism
University of Pretoria
National Senior Certificate -
Khula Secondary School