Victoria Manjengwa
Educator
Cape Town
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at various schools in South Africa, excelling in student engagement and differentiated instruction. Skilled in curriculum implementation and technology integration, I foster a supportive learning environment that promotes critical thinking and collaboration. Committed to enhancing student success through innovative teaching methods and strong relationships with students and parents.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Teacher
Holy Cross Convent School
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Teaching English Home Language, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Economic and Management Sciences (Grades 4 , 5 and 7).
- 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.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Teacher
St. James Roman Catholic Primary School
07.2012 - 12.2022
- Taught English Home Language., Mathematics, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Economic and Management Sciences (Grades 5, 6 and 7)
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
Teacher
Zonnebloem Girls Primary School
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Taught English Home Language, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Economic and Management Sciences.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Teacher
Vusisizwe Secondary School
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Taught Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation (Grade 9 and 10)
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
Teacher
Zonnebloem Girls Primary
06.2009 - 12.2010
- Taught English Home Language, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Economic and Management Sciences (Grades 6 and 7)
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Education
Honors Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Business
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
No Degree - Education
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe 04.2001 -
Skills
Student engagement
Classroom instruction
Curriculum implementation
Group instruction
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Team building
FLUENT IN [ENGLISH]
Student records management
Technology integration
Alternative learning methods
Certification
English TEFL Universal 150 - Hour Advanced Course
References
- Mrs. Carol Du Plessis, Holy Cross Convent School, principal@holycrossbrooklyn.co.za, 021 511 4337
- Ms. Desiree Williams, St James Primary School, 021 788 7064/0848190618
- Mrs. T.V. Ronne, Zonnebloem Girls Primary School, 021 465 4481/0832759948
Timeline
English TEFL Universal 150 - Hour Advanced Course
06-2025
Teacher
Holy Cross Convent School
01.2023 - 03.2025
Teacher
St. James Roman Catholic Primary School
07.2012 - 12.2022
Teacher
Zonnebloem Girls Primary School
01.2012 - 06.2012
Teacher
Vusisizwe Secondary School
01.2011 - 12.2011
Teacher
Zonnebloem Girls Primary
06.2009 - 12.2010
Honors Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Business
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
No Degree - Education
University of Zimbabwe
04.2001 -
University of Cambridge Ordinary Level
12-1993
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