Thuthukani Mdunge
School Principal
Cato Ridge
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering over 25 years of experience as an educator for high school leadership. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
High School Principal
Department Of Education
Wartburg
10.2021 - Current
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
Deputy Principal
Department Of Education
Wartburg
10.2012 - Current
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Departmental Head (Sciences)
Department Of Education (Uxolophambili High)
Hammarsdale
08.2009 - 10.2012
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Education
Diploma In International Trade -
S A Maritime School
Durban 01.2005 - 11.2005
International Diploma In Information Technology -
ICESA
Durban 01.2000 - 11.2000
Bachelor Of Education (honours) - Education
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Eastern Cape 01.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor Of Paedagogics (B.Pead) - Education
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban 01.1992 - 11.1995
ACE Diploma (mathematical Literacy) - Education
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Eastern Cape 01.2007 - 10.2007
Skills
Common Core learning standards
Team Building
Policy and procedure development
Budget creation
Staff Development
Curriculum Development
Lesson Planning
Verbal and written communication
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
High School Principal
Department Of Education
10.2021 - Current
Deputy Principal
Department Of Education
10.2012 - Current
Bachelor Of Education (honours) - Education
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
01.2011 - 12.2012
Departmental Head (Sciences)
Department Of Education (Uxolophambili High)
08.2009 - 10.2012
ACE Diploma (mathematical Literacy) - Education
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
01.2007 - 10.2007
Diploma In International Trade -
S A Maritime School
01.2005 - 11.2005
International Diploma In Information Technology -
ICESA
01.2000 - 11.2000
Bachelor Of Paedagogics (B.Pead) - Education
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.1992 - 11.1995