Fungai Gwindi
Salalah,Oman
Summary
Proactive educator skilled in mentoring new teachers and sharing effective teaching strategies. Establishes positive relationships with students, parents, and faculty, fostering a supportive learning environment. Coordinates interdisciplinary projects that cultivate collaboration and critical thinking among students.
Overview
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1
Language
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeroom Teacher
A'soud Global School Salalah
Salalah, Oman
2022.09 - Current
- Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans accommodating multiple intelligences and learning styles, significantly enhancing pupil engagement.
- Designed and administered formative and summative assessments to evaluate student learning and inform instructional decisions.
- Guided students through educational, personal and behavioural challenges, fostering resilience and problem-solving skills.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Managed classroom administration tasks, including attendance records, grading, and preparing report cards.
- Organised materials and spaces to support student learning and engagement for optimum learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices and resources.
- Coordinated with colleagues to plan and execute interdisciplinary projects, enriching the curriculum with diverse perspectives.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques, fostering a collaborative teaching environment.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with national curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Grade 5–6 English and Science Teacher
Disley International School
Suwaiq, Oman
2019.08 - 2022.07
- Planned and prepared high-quality lessons, engaging and motivating students to maximise learning potential.
- Developed lesson plans following government curriculums and exam syllabi.
- Adapted teaching strategies based on continuous assessment, maximising student engagement and achievement.
- Created inclusive and well-rounded lessons, accommodating to all student abilities.
- Motivated students by assigning tailored targets and learning objectives.
- Moderated class discussions to build intellectual curiosity and student engagement.
- Administered and marked examinations, providing timely feedback to facilitate student growth.
- Communicated student progress, improvements required and targets to parents.
ESL Teacher
EduPlus Training & Consultancy Centre
Abudhabi, United Arab Emirates
2016.08 - 2018.09
- Provided international students with English language skills to improve communicative ability in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
- Tailored teaching methods and materials to meet individual learning needs, promoting inclusivity and accessibility in the classroom.
- Helped students overcome language barriers through motivation, dedication and persistence in helping them to succeed.
- Applied active listening to identify and solve problems, facilitate learning for students and build student confidence.
- Taught online and in-person lessons, allowing maximum flexibility to best-suit student requirements.
- Delivered teachings in neutral accent to encourage clear, easy-to-understand student repetition.
- Used visual aids and object pictures to help students obtain a better understanding of translations.
Science Teacher
Ministry of Education
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
2013.01 - 2016.04
- Prepared students for GCSE and A-Level examinations, significantly improving pass rates.
- Coordinated with special educational needs SEN colleagues to support students requiring additional assistance.
- Coordinated with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and address any concerns.
- Held meetings with students, providing helpful feedback on class assignments and coursework.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay abreast of educational best practices.
- Planned educational field trips to advance student knowledge in biology and collect samples for laboratory testing.
- Read research papers and attended networking events to keep updated on the latest scientific developments.
- Researched and selected classroom and laboratory supplies, monitoring against department budget.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Liverpool John Moores University
United Kingdom2024-01
PGDE -
Zimbabwe Open University
Harare2016-01
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness
Solusi University
Bulawayo2011-01
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Resource coordination
- Collaborative teaching
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement
- Parent communication
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Interests
- Travelling and exploring new cultures
- Reading books and professional articles
- Trekking and outdoor activities
- Socializing and building professional relationships
Timeline
Homeroom Teacher
A'soud Global School Salalah
2022.09 - Current
Grade 5–6 English and Science Teacher
Disley International School
2019.08 - 2022.07
ESL Teacher
EduPlus Training & Consultancy Centre
2016.08 - 2018.09
Science Teacher
Ministry of Education
2013.01 - 2016.04
Master of Arts - Education
Liverpool John Moores University
PGDE -
Zimbabwe Open University
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness
Solusi University