Care Giver Kindergarten Teacher
Resume:
OFFICIAL RESUME / CURRICULUM VITAE
MRS ELIZABETH MASUKU
Personal Information
Date of Birth : 19 May 1966
Address : P.O.Box 202875 Gaborone, Botswana
Permanent Resident Card holder: Botswana
Physical address: Molepolole, Botswana
Linguistic Abilities : English, Setswana, Ndebele, Chichewa, Zulu & Kalanga
E-Mail: adwlwy@r.postjobfree.com /Mobile: +267-******** or 74326736
Career Summary
-A result oriented professional with nearly 20 years of working experience in the field of Teaching and Educational.
-A supportive and innovative instructor who makes it easy for students to understand the concepts and turn average grades into excellent grades.
-Catalyst in intellectual growth of pupil through an atmosphere of mutual respect and open communication.
-Expertise in assessing the pupil and developing the teaching plan as per their standard. Core Competencies
-Ability to recognize & nurture the creative potential of each student through interesting and innovative teaching methods
-Ability to foster a healthy learning atmosphere in class
-Ability to enthuse discipline in the students by developing their interest in the core curricula
-Advising students on alternative sporting activities, as a way of diversifying their expertise.
Elizabeth Masuku – Key Skills
1.I specialize in teaching and educating early childhood students to primary students: I have helped my kindergarten and pre-school students master English and mathematics with the usage of Phonics & Pictorial charts. Student investment is my specialty.
2.I have facilitated professional development sessions for students and staff members and I enjoy working with fellow Head of Departments, teachers, School Managers e.t.c.
3.I help schools achieve first ever academically recognized status by improving pre-school test scores by 40% in 2-3 years.
4.Classroom management – I am great with designing and assisting my students to adapt to the set curriculum to meet both individual student learning styles and learning standards.
Work Experience
1.Hibiscus English Medium School, Broadhurst, Gaborone [2021 to present]
Consultant teacher – working with kindergarten, pre-school & reception students to improve their English (reading, writing and accent) and Mathematics.
Teaching students to develop and foster a strong mental foundation by facilitating daily morning meetings and closing circles, restorative justice conversations between students and natural consequences in the classroom.
2.Botlhale English Medium School, Ledumang, Gaborone [2020-2021}
Teaching grade 2-4, specialising in English Language.
Delivering differentiated instructions to my students daily using components of close reading, thematic units, and guided reading grounded with the goal of reading for meaning.
3.Regent Hill School, Molepolole - Reception Class Teacher 2017-2020
Taught standard 1s and 2s – all subjects.
My students grew at reading levels in 2 years, my department pass rate increased from 75% to 92% in a year.
4.Rainbow Primary School, Gaborone, Standard 3 teacher: 2016-2017
Was also Head of Department for Kindergarten – I created assignments, tasking students to come up with creative methods to solve arithmetic problems and daily taught phonics and English spellings.
5.Kidz Academy, Kanye (Reception Class Teacher) 2013-2016
My reception students always came out top of the class and I improved reception department passrate in the region; PTA awarded me for excellent teaching skills as I contributed to raising the school academic standing from average English medium to recognized by the Education Region Office for the first time.
6. Ramotswa English Medium School as a primary school Assistant Teacher (May 2011-Dec 2013)
As an assistant teacher – I planned for lessons, managed students and upgraded their phonics curricula.
Within a year, I was promoted to a full time teacher with a class (standard 1s) and pass rate improved.
7.Noah’s Ark Pre School, Molepolole, Botswana ( January 2006 – April 2011) – Kindergarten teacher.
8.Self employed as a tutor and after care at home – 2000 to 2006.
During this period I assisted my children to be great students and excel at school.
I also looked after babies whose parents were working parents; baby training.
Homework assistance – I helped various elementary students with homework and remedial schooling.
9.Petra Primary School, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (1998-1999)
Key Highlights
Organized Career Counselling Sessions, Training sessions, Student Development Programs, Faculty Development Programs for various pupils
-Teaching mathematics, English, Science, Cultural Studies & Fashion and Fabrics to the students of class 1 and 2 in an interesting way which ensures that they get a good hold of the concepts.
-Conducting regular assessment tests
-Helping the students in developing their logical acumen Educational Qualifications
November 1999: National Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care, Bulawayo Polytechnic, Zimbabwe November 1984: National Certificate, Ordinary Level, Msiteli High School, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Seminars Conducted
-Communication Skills.
-Improving Your Interview Skills.
-Career Opportunities
-Time Management.
Workshops Attended
-Capturing the interest of students & assisting students with disabilities
-Developing the logical acumen of students
Key Deliverables
Teaching
-Identifying, selecting, and modifying instructional resources to meet the needs of the students
-Carrying out regular assessment of pupil performance; assessing and reporting on subject strengths and areas for development at different stages
-Researching, establishing and implementing programme review and outcome assessment criteria, standards, systems & procedures and integrating the same into future departmental planning.
-Planning and scheming of work.
-Reporting to the Head of Departments, Principal and School Administration
-Organizing of school events and maintaining student reports
Managing Students
-Assisting & counselling students in grasping contents & maintaining order
-Assisting the students to perform well in the exams
-Fostering a healthy learning atmosphere in class by recognizing & nurturing the creative potential of each student.
-Administering first aid to injured students
-Liaising with parents and other relevant stakeholders to the school
Educational Leadership
-Overseeing the development & implementation of objectives and long-range plans for curriculum and instructional evaluation and improvement
-Ensuring the success of all students by facilitating the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of various new educational concepts
-Developing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfil their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological growth.
REFERENCES
NAME OF REFEREE
ORGANISATION
OFFICIAL POSITION
CONTACTS
Ms Prudence Tlape
Bosa Bosele Training Institution, Gaborone, Botswana
Lecturer
Ms M. Lindiwe
Frotcom International
CEO, Frotcom Botswana
(Previously @ LKM Vocational as a Lecturer)
Mr Connor McClendon
Hibiscus English Medium Schools
School Curricula Consultant
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