English Language Teacher
Resume:
PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Passionate English Teacher with 13
years of experience teaching students
literature and English language skills.
Expert at educating students with
well-rounded lessons in grammar,
reading and writing. Motivated with
strong history helping students advance
English language abilities for future
personal and professional success.
I also completed some elective courses
on introduction to cinema,
introduction to swimming, advanced
writing skills, introduction to
sociological concepts, personal growth
and development, HIV/AIDS prevention
and control in Botswana, critical
thinking-a life tool, children's
traditions and dramatics, in order to
expand my knowledge to a wide range
of real life issues that affect everyone.
I also have a high computer literacy
and a passion for writing.
Verbal and Written Communication
Language Arts Core Curriculum
Composition Lessons
Interpreting Literature
Literary Analysis
Student-Centered Learning
Editing and Proofreading
Relationship Building
Exam Administration
Creative Thinking
Senior Secondary School
Teacher of English-Gantsi 03/2015 to Current
An active member of The Writers Club in the English Department in School- the club prides itself in having produced a good number of students who participated in various national writing competitions and won themselves prizes
In 2019, I accompanied students to the Spelling Bee National competitions which saw them qualifying for the Africa Spelling Bee competitions and went on to qualify for World Spelling Bee competitions
Kabakae Primary school
Temporary Teacher 02/2012 to 08/2014
Kabakae primary school
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
Differentiated instruction according to student skill level. Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom
environment.
Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods.
I was a member of the events committee as the treasurer In June 2012 I accompanied students for June 16 celebrations and scooped position 1, 2 and 3 in quiz and essay writing respectively
I was also a member of the sports committee and also a netball coach.
Boipelo primary school
Temporary Teacher 01/2011 to 09/2011
Differentiated instruction according to student skill level. Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve Langanani
Segopolo
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Gantsi
Summary
Skills
Experience
LS
Post Graduate Diploma
University of Botswana
Geography, PGDE, 01/2010
GPA: 4.6
Bachelor of Arts
University of Botswana
Humanities (English and Environmental
Science, 01/2009
English Language and Literature
Environmental Science (Human and
Physical Geography, GPA: 3.8, Second
Class Upper Division 2 (i
Letlhakane Senior Secondary School
01/2004
RESULT: 36 Points
educational goals.
Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance. Mowana Junior School
Temporary English Teacher 02/2011 to 05/2011
Met with parents and guardians in conference sessions to discuss students' progress.
Tutored students requiring additional assistance in grammar and reading comprehension.
Tested students on concepts taught in class to determine comprehension levels.
Repeated key lesson information to teach grammar and help students grasp concepts.
Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
Assessed student performance, behavior and social
development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
Mokane Primary School
Temporary Teacher 09/2010 to 01/2011
Mokane primary school
Roles
Besides teaching, I was a member of the school's annual committee that is responsible for organizing the school's events
Involved in the school's different fundraising activities Member of the Guidance and counseling committee
Was also part of the team that contributed to the
compilation of the school's 21st anniversary magazine for 2010 prize giving ceremony.
CIET Trust
Research assistant 05/2009 to 09/2009
Assisting in a multi-country study of HIV/AIDS prevention interventions
Implementing a series of HIV prevention social interventions in a cluster Randomised Control Trial
Assisting in the delivery of several community based interventions
I was also responsible in the communication of research findings to a variety of HIV prevention service providers as well as facilitation of small group discussions in urban and Education and Training
rural communities in Botswana
Debswana Diamond Company
Health and Safety Intern 05/2008 to 07/2008
Roles
Implementation of Environmental Management System (EMS) Awareness workshops on ISO 14001
Produced a group project on management of hazardous waste in Orapa and Letlhakane mining (OLM) areas
Sensitizing the Orapa community and the surrounding areas about the management of the environment through litter picking campaigns and world environment day
commemoration.
Supang Memorial Primary School
Voluntary Teacher 05/2007 to 07/2007
Besides teaching, I was also part of committees such as the Guidance and Counselling and HIV/AIDS committees
Involved in the school's fundraising activities through talent shows, organizing beauty contests
Involved in the sporting activities.
REFEREES Gantsi Senior Secondary School Gantsi Senior Secondary School The School Head Senior Teacher I English Ms K.C Shamukuni Mrs. T. Nkala Tel: 002**-******* Tel: 002**-******* Fax: 00267 6596 Fax: 00267 6596
References
Languages
Setwana: First Language
English: C1
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