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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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PHINDILE ZANELE MABUNDA

Nanjing,China
PHINDILE ZANELE MABUNDA

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

EtonHouse International School
Nanjing, China

Homeroom Teacher
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.

First Leap
Changzhou , Jiangsu, China

ESL Teacher
09.2019 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • 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.
  • Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
  • Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
  • Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.

Reiger Park Primary School
Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa

5th Grade Teacher
01.2016 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.

Education

Liverpool John Moores University
, United Kingdom

Masters In Education from Education
Current

University of The Free State
, South Africa

Bachelor Of Education from Intermediate Phase
12-2015

University Overview

  • Member of the Faculty of Education Board Committee

Skills

  • Ul>

    Group learning mechanics

  • P>Student-centered learning

  • P>Classroom management

  • P>Classcape knowledge

    • P>ESL- English as Second Language

    • P>Student engagement

    • P>Lesson Planning

    • P>Elementary education

    Certification

    • Licensed [Teacher] - [Current]

    • [Introductionto ChildrenFirst] Training - [online]

    • IB Professional Development

    Interests

    • Public speaking

    • Reading

    • Writing

    • Traveling

    Timeline

    Homeroom Teacher

    EtonHouse International School
    01.2022 - Current

    ESL Teacher

    First Leap
    09.2019 - 12.2021

    5th Grade Teacher

    Reiger Park Primary School
    01.2016 - 07.2019

    Liverpool John Moores University

    Masters In Education from Education

    University of The Free State

    Bachelor Of Education from Intermediate Phase
    • Licensed [Teacher] - [Current]

    • [Introductionto ChildrenFirst] Training - [online]

    • IB Professional Development

    PHINDILE ZANELE MABUNDA