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Bicester, Gb

Luton, England, United Kingdom

Teach engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3, adapting content for diverse learning needs, including SEND students.Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback and setting appropriate learning targets to ensure achievement.Foster a positive learning environment, supporting students' academic and personal development while promoting school values.

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities:Assessed and marked approximately 240 candidates' scripts for the IGCSE (9-1) 0500/12, 0990/12 First Language English examination series.Utilized RM Assessor, a secure web-based marking tool, to access and mark digital images of candidates' scripts.Participated in practice and standardisation activities to ensure marking consistency and adherence to Cambridge International's assessment standards.Attended an online standardisation meeting to calibrate marking standards and procedures.Ensured timely submission of marked scripts, adhering to critical deadlines:Achievements:Maintained high standards of accuracy and consistency in marking.Contributed to the integrity and reliability of the IGCSE examination process.Skills Developed:Online assessment and markingStandardisation and calibrationTime managementAttention to detailAdherence to strict deadlines

Mkushi, Central, Zambia

Accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Have strong subject knowledge, keep my knowledge and skills as a teacher up-to-date, be self-critical, forge positive professional relationships and work with parents in the best interests of the pupils.Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom I am responsible, or with whom I come into contact and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Procedures.As Senior Teacher pastoral I am responsible for maintaining an overview of the programmes and systems in place to support the well-being of staff and students, including their pastoral needs, discipline and academic progress.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

Project Manager for English All Stars Project: A Comprehensive English Acceleration Programme piloted at 1 primary school and 1 secondary school with partners based in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Overseeing two locally based program leads who lead speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities aimed improving participants’ English skills and academic performance across subjects. Source and design curriculum & material to be used across the entire programme. Work with Whiz Kids Workshop to develop media content to support in-class activities.

Springs, South Africa

I executed marketing strategies for community engagement on Facebook for HopeHill Church and their related NGO I Love Springs.

Tsakane

Fostered strong connections with (and among) staff, students, and the entire school team.Provided support and resources to 20 teaching staff, and provided opportunities for development and collaboration.Managed the educational and financial outcomes of the school.Taught English and Social Sciences (History and Geography), from IGCSE up to A-levelJan 2020 - Dec 2020 Project Manager, responsible for the Creekstone/ASE English Telegram Reading Bot Project.

Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa

Developed Lesson Plans for IGCSE English, Social Sciences & Global Perspectives.Incorporated writing Wikipedia articles into History and English curriculum

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

General website administrationChecked website for errorsUploaded stories and edit image for distribution on websiteManaged social networks Twitter and facebook for Screen Africa Magazine and Prosystems Magazine

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Taught English in a virtual classroom to students from Brazil, China, and Europe through online conversational classes

As part of the Teach South Africa programme which searches the campuses of South African universities for students who would be willing to teach for two years I was posted as an English Teacher at Healdtown Comprehensive in Fort Beaufort for two years through Teach South Africa and the Historic Schools Restoration Project.I taught High School English to Grade 8 – Grade 12 using the South African Curriculum. I Educated and improved student’s communication, reading, writing and listening skills.

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Pgce, Education, 74.3

Bachelor Of Arts Honours, Culture And Media Studies, 72.67

Activities and Societies: Poetry2009 Overall Winner Textual Submissions - Reflecting AIDS Competition run by the Centre for the study.

Bachelor Of Arts, English And Socilogy

Activities and Societies: Zimbabwe Students Society; Orientation Leadership Training

Zimbabwe General Certificate Of Education A Level, Pass

Activities and Societies: Debate and Public Speaking; French Club; Cricket; School Prefect