Tshepiso Makhene
Johanneburg
Summary
Passionate History Teacher with background in delivering engaging lessons that resonate with students of varied age groups. Skilled in incorporating new teaching methods and educational software to enhance learning experiences. Strengths include curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering academic growth among students. Notable impact made in previous roles by improving student performance through targeted personal instruction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior History Teacher & HoD for Hum and Commerce
Sacred Heart College
Johannesburg
01.2024 - Current
- Developed lesson plans to teach historical events, documents and figures in an engaging manner.
- Involved in curriculum designing, implementation, and alignment across the school.
- Created interactive activities and assessments to assess student learning of history topics.
- Utilized technology in the classroom such as videos, online resources and simulations to enhance student understanding of various eras.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development for social studies classes.
- Provided guidance and support to individual students who needed additional help with class materials.
IGCSE Geography and History Educator
Nova Pioneer South Africa (Midrand Senior School)
Johannebsurg
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
- Provided appropriate feedback on work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.
English and History Apprentice
Orlando High School
Johannebsurg
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted in the preparation of project plans and schedules.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials for Social Studies classes.
- Conducted classroom activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessment tools.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through interactive discussions and activities.
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing effective classroom management techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Education Honours - Language And Literacies | History Education
University of Cape Town
Cape Town 04-2023
Bachelor of Education - Senior And FET Teaching - English And History
Wits - University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 04-2022
Postgraduate Diploma in Management - Public Management And Governance
Wits - University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Implementation
- Curriculum Development
- Project-based learning
- Understanding of New technologies
- Excellent interpersonal skills with excellent communication skills both with colleagues and students
- Excellent administrative, planning and organizational skills
- Student Records Management
- Student Engagement
Accomplishments
- Culture Hero Award for Joy of Learning at Nova Pioneer Midrand Secondary 2023
- Certificate of First Class for English IV and History IV 2021 (Majors)
- Certificate or First Class for Teaching History (FET) 2021
- Certificate of First Class for Teaching Experience III, 2020
- Certificate of First Class for Teaching Social Sciences (Senior Phase) 2020
Certification
- South African Council for Educators - Registration number: 12737560
- Level I First Aid.
Languages
English
First Language
Sesotho
Proficient (C2)
C2
Isizulu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Adjudicates the interschool and National Debate Tournaments.
- Organized field trips.
- Netball Coach at Nova Pioneer and organized a series of matches in 2023.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior History Teacher & HoD for Hum and Commerce
Sacred Heart College
01.2024 - Current
IGCSE Geography and History Educator
Nova Pioneer South Africa (Midrand Senior School)
01.2023 - 12.2023
English and History Apprentice
Orlando High School
07.2021 - 10.2021
- South African Council for Educators - Registration number: 12737560
- Level I First Aid.
Bachelor of Education Honours - Language And Literacies | History Education
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Education - Senior And FET Teaching - English And History
Wits - University of The Witwatersrand
Postgraduate Diploma in Management - Public Management And Governance
Wits - University of The Witwatersrand
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