P a g e * *

Sikhanyisiwe Ncube

SEN Teacher

PO Box 61, Botswana, Jwaneng +267********

ad2so8@r.postjobfree.com

Dedicated and compassionate professional with a passion for fostering inclusive learning environments and empowering students with special educational needs (SEN) to reach their full potential. Track record of creating individualised education plans and implementing tailored instructional strategies that cater to diverse learning styles. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, parents, and carers to provide comprehensive support and advocacy for students with SEN. Committed to promoting inclusivity, empathy, and a love for learning in all educational settings. Proficient in managing classroom settings and fostering improved student conduct using constructive and innovative methods. Equipped with excellent communication, time management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Areas of Expertise

• Classroom Management

• Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

• Special Educational Needs (SEN)

• Differentiated Instruction

• Behaviour Management

• Inclusive Education

• Assistive Technologies

• Curriculum Adaptation

• Student Engagement

Key Achievements

• Continuously maintained the highest levels of academic achievement within the Acacia Primary stream.

• Won a Silver award in the National Best Business competitions hosted by Junior Achievement Botswana.

• Established comprehensive sports programs, including Cricket, at the Riverside Stimulation Centre.

• Maintained a consistent minimum pass rate of 90% across all infant classes.

• Set up a specialized unit for children with learning difficulties at Cameroon Primary School.

• Secured an A grade pass rate at the Riverside Stimulation Centre, an institution dedicated to inclusivity. Career Experience

Debswana, Jwaneng 2011 – Present

Teacher Grade 1

Plan, scheme, and comprehensively evaluate infant programmes to ensure effective teaching of all primary subjects. Interview and assess new students to understand their unique learning needs for individualised assistance.

• Participated actively in sporting and extracurricular activities to encourage student engagement and overall growth.

• Collaborated with administrators and parents to gather pupil data, assess student progress, and prepare individual educational plans (IEPs) for learners with speciAal needs. Other Relevant Experience

Sir Humphrey Gibbs Training Centre, Bulawayo

P a g e 2 3

Special Needs Teacher

• Partnered with a range of professionals, such as educational psychologists, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, to educate learners with special needs.

• Developed, monitored, and evaluated IEPs for students in specialised classrooms to ensure their educational success.

• Monitored learners' well-being during outdoor activities, including horse riding, to promote a secure environment.

Additional Experience

Teacher, Baobab School

Senior Teacher, Riverside Stimulation Centre, Bulawayo Special Education Student, United College of Education Remedial Teacher, Cameroon Primary School

Education

Honours Bachelor of Education: Inclusive Education University of South Africa - South Africa

Bachelor of Education: Early Childhood Development Foundation phase University of South Africa

Diploma: Special Education (specializing in mental retardation) United College of Education, The University of Zimbabwe distinction in Teaching

Diploma

Gwanda Zintec College, The University of Zimbabwe

Licenses & Certifications

Certificate as a Business Advisor, Junior Achievement Botswana Basic First Aid

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer for charity work in the church; donate food hampers to the less privileged and teach catechism classes. Hobbies

• Reading.

• Walking/Jogging

• Knitting

• Singing

P a g e 3 3

References

Mrs M Moepi – Former Head Mistress Acacia Primary School Contacts : ad2so8@r.postjobfree.com

71389694

Mrs Shirley Bashe - HOD Junior Primary Acacia Primary School Contacts : ad2so8@r.postjobfree.com

77885681

Contact this candidate