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Thabani Tshuma
English Teacher
Oshakati
Summary
Skilled ESL instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary and middle school grade levels to students from over 10 different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
ESL Teacher
Cabatana Private School
Oshakati West
02.2022 - Current
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance
English Language Teacher
Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education- Vulindlela Secondary School
Lupane- Matebeleland North
01.2013 - 02.2021
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with special learning plans for struggling people.
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
- Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
- Sponsored several student activities and clubs, dedicating over 5 hours per week outside regular school hours
Education
Master of Education in Advanced Teaching - Education
University of The People
California, United States Of America 06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in English - Education
Great Zimbabwe University
Masvingo, Zimbabwe 03.2014 - 11.2012
Diploma in Education - Education
University of Zimbabwe (Hillside Teachers College)
Harare, Zimbabwe 01.2011 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Foundation Technical College
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 01.2008 - 11.2009
Skills
Problem solving
Individual and group instruction
Information technology literacy skills
Student Evaluation
Affiliations
- Successfully completed the Love and Respect Community Course conducted in 2009-2011 based on the National HIV Prevention Behaviour Change Programme.
- A course in Sexual and Reproduction Health Peer Education 2012.
- Athletics Officiating Certificate 2016.
- Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Certificate 2020
- English First(EF) Set Certificate 2021
Accomplishments
- Achieved 100% passrate in Literature in English in Lupane District in 2014
- Achieved 100% passrate in Literature in English in Lupane District in 2016
- Achieved 100% passrate in Literature in English in Lupane District in 2017
Certification
Teaching English as a foreign Language (TEFL)
Interests
Community involvement and development
Blogging
References
Available upon request
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.
André Gide
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Cabatana Private School
02.2022 - Current
Master of Education in Advanced Teaching - Education
University of The People
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in English - Education
Great Zimbabwe University
03.2014 - 11.2012
English Language Teacher
Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education- Vulindlela Secondary School
01.2013 - 02.2021
Diploma in Education - Education
University of Zimbabwe (Hillside Teachers College)
01.2011 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Foundation Technical College
01.2008 - 11.2009