Zukisani Mkhanyiswa CV
Summary
Dedicated Life Sciences Educator with seven years of experience in diverse educational settings. Utilises learner-centred approaches to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Integrates ICT to deepen understanding of complex Life Sciences concepts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Level 1 Educator
Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary
Mbekweni
01.2020 - Current
- Chaired ICT committee, training teachers on ICT integration in lessons to meet learner needs, utilising platforms like Quizzes, Kahoot, Edpuzzle, and Google Classroom to enhance classroom participation
- Weekly ICT-integrated lesson plans
- Coordinated activities for Grade 12 learners, boosting academic engagement and participation
- Provided academic support and wellness resources for student success
- Organised Science and Astro-quiz competitions, increasing student interest and engagement in science
- School based assessment monitoring tool coordinator to monitor the submission of learners marks on time
- Developed initiatives to foster community engagement with the school
Education
PhD - Education
University of the Western Cape
Cape Town, WC07-2026
Master of Education -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01-2022
National Diploma - Nature Conservation
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01-2014
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Subject Expertise
- Teaching & Learning
- ICT integration
- Digital tools
- Teacher mentorship
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Diversity
- Equity
- Inclusion
- Leadership development
- Academic research
Accomplishments
- ROBOTICS CHAMPIONS, I have introduced robotics at school, whereby our learners came top in 2021.
- SAASTA OLYMPIADS RUNNERS, I introduced my school to competitions as in SAASTA Science Olympiads and AstroQuiz, where one of our learners was among the top achievers in 2022, winning prizes.
- WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TEACHERS' AWARDS, I have been nominated to participate in Western Cape Education department teachers awards, under the category of excellence in teaching and learning in secondary.
Training
- SMART CLASSROOM, CAPE TEACHER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
- DIGITAL ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR THE CLASSROOM, CAPE TEACHER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Timeline
Post Level 1 Educator
Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary
01.2020 - Current
PhD - Education
University of the Western Cape
Master of Education -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
National Diploma - Nature Conservation
Cape Peninsula University of Technology