Sikhanyisiwe Ncube
SEN Teacher
PO Box 61, Botswana, Jwaneng +267********
************@*****.**.**
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
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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
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References
Mrs M Moepi – Former Head Mistress Acacia Primary School Contacts : ******@********.**
71389694
Mrs Shirley Bashe - HOD Junior Primary Acacia Primary School Contacts : ******@********.**
77885681