Guidance and Counseling

CURRICULUM VITAE

OMPHITLHETSE SAMUEL WADINKU

ADDRESS: P.O.BOX 21844 Bontleng Gaborone

DATE OF BIRTH: 09/04/1969

PLACE OF BIRTH: KANYE

MARITAL STATUS: Married

NATIONAL IDENTITY NO: 458112000

DRIVERS LICENCE NO: 0020347

PHONE NO: 74288189/73483942/77417730

E-MAIL: **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To utilize the leadership principles and practices where my expertise and experience in education and the human science can be used. To develop mechanisms for the achievement of planned educational outcome standards.

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Extensive experience in guiding students in preparation for the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education examination in Setswana Language and Literature. Leads people in the school based Guidance and Counselling programmes, where I have come-up with different initiatives for the betterment of the school performance and discipline in general. Have addressed different Junior Secondary Schools in the Tswapong Region on matters pertaining to Subject selection and motivating their students. Have worked as the Secretary of the Circles of Support initiative by the Ministry of Education in Moeng College and also as a member in the Executive Committee of VMSAC in Ratholo Village as well as the Machaneng/Martinsdrift Drug Abuse Prevention Committee.

Well-versed in Setswana language translation. Have worked as a part-time translator for the once Mokgosi Newspaper, where I was tusked with translating written materials from English to Setswana for printing and publication. In lieu of this, also actively involved in editing and proofreading activities of the articles/paper.

Have a comprehensive knowledge of ICT (Information, Communication and Technology), particularly in Microsoft Office Suite, Netscape and Explorer Lotus Suite, Microsoft Publishers.

A culturally sensitive educator. Enjoys freelance work and creative writing in Setswana and English language respectively.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Is computer literate. Have an in-depth knowledge of:

Microsoft Office Suite &Publisher, Netscape, Explorer and Lotus Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MARULAMANTSI JUNIOR SCHOOL May 2022 –04th December 2024

Employed as a Temporary Teacher by South East Region to offer Setswana Language and Literature.

RAMOKGONAMI JUNIOR SCHOOL 29th JUNE 2020 – April 2022

Was re-employed back into the education Ministry to offer Setswana language and literature at Ramokgonami Junior Secondary School as a Temporary Teacher

BOTSWANA EXAMINATION COUNCIL September 2018 – November 2018

Was tusked by Botswana Examination Council to provide supervisory responsibilities in the running of the 2018 Junior Secondary School examinations as well as the training of examination invigilators for some of BEC centre’s. Was also mandated to investigate and report any issue of examination mal-practice to the relevant authorities. Ensures security and integrity of the final examination of Centre’s in Ghanzi Region which I was attached to.

BOTSWANA EXAMINATION COUNCIL September 2017 – November 2017

Was tusked by Botswana Examination Council to provide supervisory responsibilities in the running of the 2017 Junior Secondary School examinations as well as the training of examination invigilators for some of BEC centre’s. Was also mandated to investigate and report any issue of examination mal-practice to the relevant authorities. Ensures security and integrity of the final examination of Centre’s in Kgalagadi Region which I was attached to.

BOCODOL 1st October – 11th November 2016

Engaged by BOCODOL to invigilate their 2016 Botswana Examination Council BGCSE examinations in one of their Centre’s in Gaborone

MATLALA JSS (PTA) April 2016 – Current

Elected by parents to be the Chairperson of Parent Teachers Association of Matlala Jss for the next coming two years. As the Chairperson I am entrusted in seeing a good working relationship between the Parents and the School and the academic transformation of the school.

BOTSWANA EXAMINATION COUNCIL September – November 2015

Engaged by Botswana Examination Council to provide supervisory responsibilities in the running of the 2015 Junior Secondary School examinations as well as the training of examination invigilators for some of BEC centre’s. Also mandated to investigate and report any issue of examination mal-practice to the relevant authorities. To ensure security and integrity of the final examination of Centre’s in Jwaneng Region which I was attached to.

YWCA SECONDARY SCHOOL April 2015 – 04th August 2015

Was recruited by Young Women Christian Association Secondary School to help them with their quest to improve their BGCSE results on temporary basis in teaching Setswana (BGCSE & JC).

BOTSWANA EXAMINATION COUNCIL August – November 2014

Was tusked by Botswana Examination Council to provide supervisory responsibilities in the running of the 2014 Senior Secondary School examinations as well as the training of examination invigilators for some of BEC centre’s. Was also mandated to investigate and report any issue of examination mal-practice to the relevant authorities. Ensures security and integrity of the final examination of Centre’s in South East Region which I was attached to.

MARIBA JUNIOR SCHOOL 24th September 2012 – 24th September 2014

Was re-employed back into the education Ministry to offer Setswana language and literature at Mariba Junior Secondary School for a two (2) year contract.

BOTSWANA EXAMINATION COUNCIL 10th – 21st September 2012

Recruited by BEC to help them in the running of the 2012 Primary School trails examinations and was based in the Southern Region.

YWCA SECONDARY SCHOOL April 2012 – 31st August 2012

Was recruited by Young Women Christian Association Secondary School to help them with their quest to improve their BGCSE results on temporary basis in teaching Setswana (BGCSE & JC) and Moral Education (JC).

BOTSWANA EXAMINATION COUNCIL August – November 2011

Was tusked by Botswana Examination Council to provide supervisory responsibilities in the running of the 2011 Primary and Secondary examinations as well as the training of examination invigilators for some of BEC centres. Was also mandated to investigate and report any issue of examination mal-practice to the relevant authorities. Ensures security and integrity of the final examination of 10 Secondary Schools in South East Region which I was attached to.

MOENG COLLEGE April 2007 – April 2010

Senior Teacher 1 (Guidance and Counselling) – Was promoted to head the Guidance and Counselling Department where I was tusked with leading a department which is responsible for developing coping skills in students so that they can be prepared for the realities and complexities of life after school. Have also been invited on different occasions as a resource person to address Junior Schools in the Tswapong Region, especially the completing classes on matters relating to their subjects selection in Senior Secondary Schools as well as Teachers on Guidance and Counselling skills. Secretary of Circles of Support team in our school. A member of the VMSAC executive committee and the Machaneng/Martinsdrift Drug Prevention Committee.

BOCODOL 2003 – April 2007

Was recruited by Botswana College of Distance and Open Learning as a Learner Tutor for Setswana Language and Literature for both Junior Certificate and BGCSE learners in Gaborone region. Here I was tusked with helping the learners with their course work in preparation for their final examinations.

St Joseph’s College 1997 – April 2007

A leading and pioneering educational institution in Botswana.

Teacher of Setswana Language and Literature

Was aggressively recruited by Teaching Service Management for a high profile post to teach Setswana Language and Literature and prepare both Form 4’s and Form 5’s for their BGCSE examination in the language.

Shares responsibility for the planning and operational efforts of the Setswana Language and Literature curriculum within the department. This included developing content materials and instructional aids, proofreading, editing and scoping students written work.

Being in the field of education, also liaise with outside partners such as parents on educational issues. Was also overseeing the school football team as the head coach.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Since 1997, constantly produced students who achieved outstanding results in BGCSE examinations in Setswana Language and Literature subject.

Praised for outstanding leadership in Setswana Literacy

Guided the school football team to the final of the Coca-cola Cup in 2000

Was selected to be the Assistant House Head of my house in St Joseph’s College (2006-07) as well as in Moeng College (2008-10).

Promoted to head the Guidance and Counselling Department in Moeng College in April 2007.

EDUCATION

AUTO TRADE TRAINING COLLEGE (ATTC), GABORONE 2005

Certificate in Starting and Managing Own Business

UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA, GABORONE 1992 – 1996

B.A Humanities

Major: African Languages & Literature and History

UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA, GABORONE 1996 – 1997

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

Major: Educational Psychology, Educational Development, Guidance and Counselling etc.

LOBATSE SECONDARY SCHOOL 1988 – 1990

General Certificate of Education (GCE)

Major: Secondary Education (Cambridge O’Level, second class)

ITIRELENG JUNIOR SCHOOL 1986 – 1987

Junior Certificate (JC), Third Class

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

Certificate in Football Coaching (BFA) – Intermediate and Advance Certificates

Certificate in Starting and Managing Own Business (ATTC)

Certificate of Excellence (BGCSE results – 2003 & 2006) – St Joseph’s College

Certificate of Outstanding Performance (BGCSE results – 2003 & 2006) – St Joseph’s College

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

Going to Church, reading Newspapers and Magazines, watching television and playing soccer.

REFERENCE

1. Mr Binang 2. Mrs G. Matere 3. Mr N Senyarelo

HOD SPED CORDINATOR HOD

Marulamantsi JSS Marulamantsi JSS Marulamantsi JSS

Private Bag 00109 Private Bag 00109 Private Bag 00109

Gaborone Gaborone Gaborone

Tel: 3911733(w) Tel: 3911733 (w) Tel: 3911733 (w)

Cellphone73851284 Cellphone : 73841979 Cell: 72408535

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