Lucia Matarutse
Early Childhood Specialist
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Kirambo Teachers Training College (TTC), Burera District, Northern Province, Rwanda
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PROFILE
As a highly self-motivated pre-primary and lower primary teacher with an honors degree in Early Childhood Development, I possess 20 years of teaching experience in government schools in Zimbabwe. Currently, I am working at Kirambo Teacher Training College (T.T.C) in Rwanda, in the department of Foundation of Education as an Early Childhood specialist. I am excited to apply for the position of Early childhood Educator (E.C.E), as I am passionate about helping young children of all abilities to reach their full potential and achieve developmental milestones.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2022 – present Early Childhood Specialist
Kirambo Teacher Training College - Department of Foundations of Education
Responsibilities:
Rwanda
•Teaching students of Year l,2 and 3 of ECLPE in foundations of education and teaching methods
2018 – 2022 Teacher
Ministry of Education, Zimbabwe - Northwood Pri. Sch Responsibilities:
Chivhu, Zimbabwe
•Teaching ECD A & ECD B
•Preparing term work in advance
•Encouraging students to also participate in sports. 2012 – 2018 Teacher
Ministry of Education, Zimbabwe - Manyene Pri. Sch Responsibilities:
Manyene,
Zimbabwe
•Teaching ECD A, ECD B, Grade 1, 2 and 3
•Developing schemes of work and lesson plans
•Classroom management
•Assessment and evaluation of students` work
2008 – 04/2017 Teacher
Ministry of Education, Zimbabwe - Home Park Pri. Sch Responsibilities:
Macheke,
Zimbabwe
•Teaching ECD, Grade 1, 2 and 3
•Developing schemes of work and lesson plans
•Health and safety maintenance
•Assessment and evaluation
2006 – 03/2008 Teacher
Ministry of Education, Zimbabwe - Runyararo Pri. Sch Responsibilities:
Chivhu, Zimbabwe
•Assessment and evaluation
•Student supervision
•Record-keeping
2003 – 2006 Teacher
Ministry of Education, Zimbabwe - Riversdale Pri. Sch Responsibilities:
Chivhu, Zimbabwe
•Developing schemes of work and lesson plans
•Classroom management
•Assessment and evaluation
•Health and Safety maintenance
SKILLS
Organisation and coordination of
Workshops
organising and coordinating Early
reading initiative workshops, pre-
primary games and athletics
competitions at school, zonal and
district level.
Language
English, Shona
Team work
Ability to coordinate with other
members to accomplish set goals.
Coaching and umpiring
Coaching and umpiring volleyball
teams at school, zonal, district and
provincial tournaments
Time Management
Understanding Critical Time Paths
during execution of duties and to
motivate learners to grasp concepts
easily.
Delegation skills
Effectively delegating tasks to match
co-workers’ abilities.
Guidance and Counseling
Attending to the psychological needs of
students.
Leadership Skills
Initiating dialogue, respecting other
people's opinions.
Interpersonal and
Communication Skills
EDUCATION
2017 – 2019 Honors degree in Early Childhood Education Reformed Church University
Masvingo,
Zimbabwe
1999 – 2001 Diploma in Education
Masvingo Teacher`s College
Masvingo,
Zimbabwe
INTERESTS
During weekends when l'm not at work, I enjoy preparing meals, going to family and church gatherings, having fun with the family and playing darts.
CERTIFICATES
Childcare and EYFS Certificate in Child
Development: Psychology
Childcare and EYFS
REFERENCES
Emmanuel Rwandamuriye, Principal, Kirambo TTC
Cosmas Made, Former Supervisor, Northwood Pri. Sch
Rebecca Gudo, Teacher in Charge, Manyene Primary School