Thobeka Prudence Mpanza
Instrumentation Technicain
Ozweleni Area, Mahlabathini
Summary
Teaching Mathematics for Senior phase and FET phase Enthusiastic Student Teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating, and learning-focused classroom environments. Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Qhubulwazi Combine School
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Taught Mathematics 6 classes of 48 students each grade (8-11).
- -Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans,
- -Resulting in 30% increase in student test scores.
- - Assessed student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular connections, reinforcing key concepts across subject areas
Artisan Instrumentation
NKM2 Engineering and Construction
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Working outage job on boiler side and managing outage.
- Remove, test, calibrate, and install C&I instruments.
- Set open and close limits, on Siemens and Auma valves actuators.
- Loop check, test, and install, Thermocouple and RTD's calibrating transmitters, level, pressure switches.
- Tube leak detectors, Analyze boiler protection test pneumatic and electrical valve stroke checking and positioned settings
- Working unplanned and emergency overtime.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Support Service Technician
Trade-link
01.2018 - 11.2023
- Repair hardware front and back office, Printers ( Epson, Laser, ink-jet, Dot-matrix) CPU, LCD screen, jiva, scanners, all in one screens, cash drawers.
- - Soldering and De-soldering techniques, fault finding mother board. Preparing E-learning.
- Managed inventory of hardware and software assets, ensuring proper allocation and maintenance records for all equipment used within the organization
- Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality
Learner Technician
Eskom Power Station (Matimba PS)
07.2016 - 12.2017
- -Tools handling including power machines like drilling machines.
- - Design and wiring of both C&I and electrical circuits. Interpreting of loop diagrams. Assisting technicians with fault finding.
- -Stroke checking of valves and calibration of instruments.
- -General plant Maintenance work on boiler, turbine and air cooled condensers. Install, remove and test and calibrate transmitter level, flow and pressure.
- -Valve stroke checking Siemens and Auma Actuators.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Education
University of South Africa
Johannesburg 04.2001 -
National Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Engineering
Durban University of Technology
Durban 04.2001 -
N6 Engineering Studies - Engineering
Majuba TVAT College
Newcastle (KZN) 04.2001 -
Matric -
Nsabekhuluma High School
Mahlabathini (KZN) 04.2001 -
Skills
Computer skills
Additional Information
Interests
Listening to music
Reading
Sport
Languages
Zulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Sotho
Advanced (C1)
references
NKM2 Engineering and Constraction Supervisor
- Mr V Vilakazi
-072617490, 0135910107
Trade-link Supervisor
-Susan Ndoro
- 0115538000, 0730257881
-susan.ndoro@trade-link.co.za
Eskom Power station (Matimba) C&I Manager
- Anton Matlawa
-0147638478, 0837413428
-MatlawaTS@eskom.co.za
Qhubulwazi Combine school mentor
- MRS Masondo
- 0733141889
Timeline
Student Teacher
Qhubulwazi Combine School
05.2024 - 07.2024
Artisan Instrumentation
NKM2 Engineering and Construction
12.2023 - 04.2024
Support Service Technician
Trade-link
01.2018 - 11.2023
Learner Technician
Eskom Power Station (Matimba PS)
07.2016 - 12.2017
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Education
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
National Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Engineering
Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -
N6 Engineering Studies - Engineering
Majuba TVAT College
04.2001 -
Matric -
Nsabekhuluma High School
04.2001 -
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