Thulile Nxumalo
Teacher
Umlazi,KZN
Summary
Results-oriented teacher and marker with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid foundation in market analysis and consumer behavior research. Demonstrated success in executing strategic marketing campaigns that align with business objectives. Proven ability to leverage communication and analytical skills to drive brand growth and customer engagement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
10041
10041
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Marker English First Add Language (Matric)
Department Of Education
01.2006 - Current
- Attending appropriate standardization meetings.
- Marking to meet national set standards, in accordance with specified instructions.
- Completing marking duties in accordance with specified procedures and timescales.
- Writing and submitting reports.
- Collaborated with team members for improved workflow and consistent product quality.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment to boost productivity and safety.
- Assisted in training new employees, ensuring a solid understanding of job responsibilities and company standards.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities for enhanced skills as a marker expert.
- Reduced production errors by carefully following guidelines and paying close attention to detail.
- Effectively identified issues during the marking process, addressing them promptly to avoid delays or compromised results.
Facilitator and Assistant Manager
Umlazi Finishing School
01.2006 - Current
- Teaching English as a First Additional Language.
- Managing and conducting learner assessments.
- Developing and empowering teachers and support staff.
- Assisted in budget preparation, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Managing community outreach and liaison programs.
- Performing technical duties as assigned by the Department of Education.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
Examination Committee Member
Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School
01.2005 - Current
- Ensuring that the Department of Education's examination policies and regularities are implemented.
- Photocopying and stapling examinations.
- Controlling the school environment during examination writing to ensure that there are no distractions.
- Collecting and returning Senior Certificate Examination question papers and answer scripts from the circuit office.
- Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance management and investment ideas.
- Contributed to the development of strategic plans, setting a clear direction for the organization''s future growth.
Event Organizer
Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School
01.2005 - Current
- Organizing relating events such as sports, musicals, dancing and religious activities.
- Fundraising.
- Writing proposals for donations.
- Collecting money from the educators and leaners.
- Writing proposals and reports to the school management team.
English First Additional Language Subject Head and English FAL Cluster Coordinator
Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School
01.2004 - Current
- Enhanced overall performance by monitoring and evaluating the progress of various cluster projects.
- Creating work schedule and assessment programs.
- Improved team collaboration by implementing efficient communication strategies among cluster members.
- Developing subject teaching and learning policies and cluster policies.
- Checking educators and learners portfolios and reporting to the Head of the Department.
- Assisting in appraising educators and in the school development plan.
- Ensuring the attendance of workshops and cluster meetings by educators.
- Organizing internal workshops for the subject development and strategic meetings.
- Monitoring and developing departmental members.
- Ensuring that question papers and memorandum's meet the satisfied standard.
- Evaluating learners' and teacher's portfolios.
- Collaborated with other Cluster Coordinators to identify synergies between clusters and leverage shared resources effectively.
International schools visitor's co-ordinator
Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School
01.2003 - Current
- Managing the school Dreams and Teams Sports Team.
- Organizing sports activities when British Council schools such as Perini's and Gracemount visit South Africa.
- Co-ordinating the school educator's aerobics team.
Teacher
Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School
01.2002 - Current
- Teaching English as a First Additional Language.
- Providing oversight for the development and maintenance of quality programs, systems, processes, and procedures that ensure compliance with policies, and that the performance and quality of services conform to established internal and external standards and guidelines.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Training of staff members in all other aspects of the quality system and the application of procedures within the timeframe.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
Presiding Officer and Electoral Officer
Electoral Commission of South Africa
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Complying with all instructions.
- Attending and conducting training workshops.
- Taking charge of the polling station.
- Ensuring that polling stations are treated impartially with respect and in a helpful polite and professional manner.
- Maintaining secrecy of the ballot.
- Supervising all staff members to ensure accuracy.
Teaching Assistant (Marker)
Durban University of Technology
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Assessed and graded students' work, such as examinations, tests, projects, assignments, and files, using established marking guidelines and rubrics.
- Provided constructive feedback to students and lectures to support and improve teaching and learning.
- Meeting deadlines for marking and submission dates.
- Participating in training where students' confidentiality, university policies, and assessment procedures, such as accuracy and problem-solving skills, were promoted.
- Attending a workshop on an online learning platform and tools.
- Ensured ethical and professional conduct when conducting marking.
Volunteer Teacher
Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Volunteering at Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School as the English FAL, History and IsiZulu educator from February 2001 to December 2001.
- Volunteering at Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School Care Centre from when it was established in 2003. I assist in fundraising, buying food, cooking and organizing clothing for the needy learners.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
MBA -
Regent Business School
Durban 05.2001 - 01.2017
Master of Education - Educational Management, Leadership and Policy
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban 05.2001 - 01.2010
Higher Diploma in Adult Basic Education and Training - Education
University of South Africa
Durban, South Africa06-2009
Higher Certificate in Adult Basic Education and Training - Education
University of South Africa
Durban08-2007
Honours in Bachelor of Education - Education
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa05-2004
Bachelor of Paedagogiae in Arts - Secondary Education (English, History, IsiZulu)
University of Durban-Westville (UKZN-Edgewood)
Durban, South Africa04-2000
Senior Certificate with Matric Exemption - Education
Swelihle High School
Durban, South Africa12-1995
Skills
Good communication skills
Interests
Writing
Reading
Exercising
Traveling
Criminal Offence
None
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7705300408082
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 05/30/77
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code C1
- Marital Status: Single
References
REFERENCES
Name and Surname : Mrs S. H. Gcwabaza
Company : Comprehensive Technical High School
Position : Principal
Contact No. : 067 086 8391
Email Address : ogwinihighschool@gmail.com/ sibongilegcwabaza@gmail.com
Name and Surname : Mr M. Ndamase
Company : Department of Education (KwaZulu-Natal)
Position : English First Additional Language Subject Advisor
Contact No. : 083 613 4041
Email Address : mphuthumi123@gmail.com
Name and Surname : Mr S. Vezi
Company : Anglican Church St Augustine’s (UMlazi Perish)
Position : Reverend
Contact No. : 082 705 7999
Email address : vezisibusiso21@gmail.com
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Timeline
Teaching Assistant (Marker)
Durban University of Technology
04.2023 - 06.2023
Presiding Officer and Electoral Officer
Electoral Commission of South Africa
01.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Marker English First Add Language (Matric)
Department Of Education
01.2006 - Current
Facilitator and Assistant Manager
Umlazi Finishing School
01.2006 - Current
Examination Committee Member
Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School
01.2005 - Current
Event Organizer
Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School
01.2005 - Current
English First Additional Language Subject Head and English FAL Cluster Coordinator
Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School
01.2004 - Current
International schools visitor's co-ordinator
Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School
01.2003 - Current
Teacher
Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School
01.2002 - Current
MBA -
Regent Business School
05.2001 - 01.2017
Master of Education - Educational Management, Leadership and Policy
University of KwaZulu-Natal
05.2001 - 01.2010
Volunteer Teacher
Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School
01.2001 - 12.2001
Higher Diploma in Adult Basic Education and Training - Education
University of South Africa
Higher Certificate in Adult Basic Education and Training - Education
University of South Africa
Honours in Bachelor of Education - Education
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Paedagogiae in Arts - Secondary Education (English, History, IsiZulu)
University of Durban-Westville (UKZN-Edgewood)
Senior Certificate with Matric Exemption - Education
Swelihle High School
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