Thembeni Hlalele

Work Experience:

Innovative Teaching & Curriculum Development

Enhancing Learning Diversity

• Developed and executed integrated lessons aligned with national standards.
• Engaged students through exciting activities, encouraging participation and hands-on learning.

Positive Classroom Management

Fostering a Supportive Learning Environment

• Implemented proactive behavior modification & positive reinforcement strategies.

Effective Collaboration & Communication

Strengthening Learning Partnerships

• Collaborated with colleagues, administrators, and parents to achieve learning objectives.
• Provided frequent communication to parents, students, and faculty, offering feedback and insights.
• Conducted NWEA evaluations to measure performance, identifying areas for growth and improvement.

Mentorship & Extra-Curricular Involvement

Inspiring Holistic Development

• Supported student teachers through mentoring, sharing expertise on classroom management, lesson planning, & activity organization.
• Supervised coaches in extra-curricular activities including Netball and Tennis, promoting teamwork, discipline, & physical wellness.

Work Experience:

Educational Planning & Evaluation

Enabling Targeted Student Advancement

• Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments; evaluated, corrected, & graded student performance.
• Identified skill gaps and set realistic goals to foster skills and knowledge development.
• Created tailored action plans for students, ensuring readiness for next grade level transition.

Effective Communication & Collaboration

Strengthening Student Support Systems

• Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, & behavioral concerns to parents, guardians, & administration.
• Employed tact & professionalism to enhance student academic performance through collaborative efforts.

Extracurricular Leadership & Community Engagement

Inspiring Holistic Development

• Led Poetry Club, fostering creative expression & literary appreciation.
• Coached girls soccer team, promoting teamwork, discipline, & physical wellness.
• Facilitated community service outreach project, instilling social responsibility & community engagement

Work Experience:

Classroom Facilitation

• Established structured classroom plans & group objectives to drive focused student learning.
• Nurtured students' self-esteem & life skills through healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, & communication.

Educational Planning & Evaluation

Optimizing Learning Pathways

• Set realistic goals for growth & development, fostering continuous progress.
• Prepared lesson materials, assignments, & assessments to enhance student engagement & understanding.
• Evaluated, corrected, & graded student performance, identifying skill gaps for targeted improvement.

Coaching & Extracurricular Leadership

Guiding Student Growth Beyond the Classroom

• Coached Netball, instilling teamwork, discipline, & sportsmanship among students.
• Conducted the choir, fostering musical talent & collaboration through rehearsals & performances.