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Tumelo Abraham Komako

Tumelo Abraham Komako

Vanderbijlpark

Summary

* Dynamic educator with a proven track record at the Gauteng Department of Education, excelling in student engagement and personalized feedback.

* Skilled in technology integration and classroom management, I foster a positive learning environment, enhancing student performance through innovative lesson plans and collaborative curriculum development.

*Committed to ongoing professional growth and leadership development, using vehicles such CPD, Google classroom, and other development programs.

* Active attendee of Inclusive Education Workshops, Webinars and short-courses that enhance subject understanding.

* I am an NSC Music (Paper 2) Examiner (Marker) for the Gauteng Department of Education. (2019- Current)

* Part of National Music PAper 2 Standardization Panel. (2021-2022).

*Site Steward for Organized Labour for the past four years(2021-2025), contributing to the welfare of fellow educators and making sure they have a conducive working environment.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator

Gauteng Department Of Education
03.2017 - Current
  • CAPS
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of core topics within subject.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching techniques and methodologies.
  • Assisted in classroom management to create a positive learning environment for students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and instructional strategies.
  • Supported students in their academic progress through personalized feedback and encouragement.
  • Setting and Moderation of tests and exams.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
  • Led professional development sessions for fellow teachers on topics such as practical assessment, music business plan, thereby contributing to a culture of ongoing improvement within the school community.

Facilitator

Salvation Army Church Music Program
02.2016 - 01.2017
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
  • Mentored students in various ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
  • Fostered creativity by encouraging improvisation, composition, and arrangement within the classroom setting.
  • Motivated students to practice consistently through goal-setting, tracking progress, and providing constructive feedback.
  • Improved student musicianship by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and techniques.

Education

Certificate - Music Teachers Re-skilling

University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
11-2018

Diploma in Jazz And Popular Music - Arts

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa
04-2012

National Senior Certificate -

General Smuts High School
Vereeniging, South Africa
12-2003

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent Communication
  • Leadership development
  • Technology integration
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Time management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Student engagement
  • Student motivation
  • Parent-teacher communication

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 100% Subject pass rate and received a certificate of recognition from SADTU.
  • Able to improve learner marks by using a dynamic teaching method of infusing different genres in a learners repertoire.

Affiliations

SACE - South African Council for Educators

SACE NUMBER: 12438771

SAMRO - South African Music Rights Organization


Additional Information

References:


Mr MA Madisha - 071 282 4600


Mr OM Barnett - 082 793 8871



Mrs M Khemese - 076 816 8608

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
isiZulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate (B2)
South Sotho
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Setswana
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Educator

Gauteng Department Of Education
03.2017 - Current

Facilitator

Salvation Army Church Music Program
02.2016 - 01.2017

Certificate - Music Teachers Re-skilling

University of Pretoria

Diploma in Jazz And Popular Music - Arts

University of KwaZulu-Natal

National Senior Certificate -

General Smuts High School

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