Principal Education Officer

CURRICULUM VITAE

THABITHA GOMBALUME

P.O BOX **159

Gaborone

Botswana

Cell phone number: 71818156

Landline:3653258

Email address: adoxry@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL STATEMENT

A very energetic, self motivated individual, who is always ready to take up opportunities that provide personal development.

CAREER OBJECTIVES

to dedicate my energy and actively participate in work activities and openly acquire new skills.

To pro- actively assist my organization to realize its vision

PERFOMANCE STRENGTHS

energetic and enthusiastic team player

strong drive to continually learn new skills

self motivated and able to work without supervision

a positive sense of humor

PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname: Gombalume

Maiden name: Kufigwa

First name: Thabitha

Gender: Female

Date and place of birth: 30th September 1966, Mapoka Village

Nationality: Botswana

Marital status: Married

Languages: English, Setswana

HOBBIES

reading

writing (published a standard 4 cultural studies book)

publishing Educational materials

going to church,

Aerobics.

Networking with associates from different experiences

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

INSTITUTION QUALIFICATION STATUS

Department of Information Intermediate course in Journalism complete

and Broadcasting services

University of Botswana (UB) Masters Degree in Education complete

Management

UB Post Graduate Diploma in Education complete

UB BA Humanities complete

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2006 TO DATE Principal Education Officer 11- ICT & Media services (Educational Broadcasting Division).

Duties

production of educational programs to supplement the curriculum

Organizing training and resourcing workshops for teachers on the use of educational programs

Monitoring and Reviewing educational programs.

Liaising with governmental and non governmental organizations to produce a life skills programme for the youth

Making budget for program production

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

2005 – 2008: Coordinating radio broadcasts (on air)

Library coordinator

Wellness programme coordinator

duties

.organise wellness workshops for staff

organize wellness days for the ministry (MOE)

Organizing charity events ie. donations

2002 – 2005 Teacher- Ipelegeng CJSS

Position held Head of Department (Pastoral care)

Duties:

Formulation and implementing pastoral policy

Managing a pastoral care team;

placement of students

supervising implementation of curriculum;

Drawing duty rota’s;

Preparing budget and Purchasing cleaning materials for the school ;

Overseeing students’ welfare:ie. identifying needy students and referring them for assistance by social workers;

Ensuring students’ lesson attendance and discipline.

Organizing and chairing pastoral care meetings;

Linking the school and parents through organizing and chairing Parent Teachers’ Association meetings;

Conducting lesson observations;

Appraising teachers;

Monitoring teachers’ schemes and records of work;

Allocating classes to subject teachers;

Overseeing the pastoral program

Recommending staffing for the department

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Chairperson- housing committee

2000 – 2001 teacher: Marang CJSS

Position held assistant school head

Duties:

assisting school head with recruiting staff

supervising teaching staff, grounds men and kitchen staff

monitoring curriculum implementation

monitoring school programs e.g. guidance and

Counseling, school cleanliness, students’ feeding.

Organizing career fares for students

Overseeing students’ feeding as well as disciplinary issues

1996 -1999 Senior Teacher Grade 2

Duties:

Supervising a group of teachers and students in a year group.

Coordinating the sporting activities: athletics, ball games.

Taking care of the general discipline of students.

Taking care of the general cleanliness of the school.

June 1991- 1999 : Teacher – Maoka CJSS

Duties:

Teaching social studies

General Professional Contributions

Feb 1994-2000:

Team Leader: junior certificate Social studies examinations marking

Chairperson: Women In Education Management committee (WIEM) In Gaborone

Social studies subject panel member

Member of the Timetable and Examinations committees

Social Contributions and Responsibilities

1999 - 2001 Parents Teachers Association member (PTA) Marang ward

Oct 1994 Appointed Polling Officer for the 1994 General Elections

Skills

IT skills - Ability to work on word processing, power point and excel

Excellent communication, organizational, Negotiation and interpersonal skills

Management skills

Counseling skills

Team building skills

Problem building skills

Research skills: acquired from Med Degree Research Essay

REFEREES:

T. Hirschfield

Educational Broadcasting Division

Tel: 3653251

Cell: 71913895

J Setlhare

Tell: 3653226

Cell: 72508351

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