PAMELA BAKASA
Coloane
Summary
Educational professional with comprehensive background in leading and managing teaching teams to drive academic excellence. Known for strong commitment to collaborative teamwork and ability to adapt to evolving educational needs. Skilled in curriculum development and student assessment, with focus on achieving impactful results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Teacher
Monkey Tree ELC
01.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with the Centre Manager to ensure that the centre was well-presented at all times.
- Ensured that teachers completed their teaching and administrative duties appropriately.
- Evaluated teachers on a regular basis and provided support and direction when necessary.
- Carried out disciplinary procedures.
- Ensured that all necessary teaching materials were made available to teachers.
- Took part in training additions to the teaching team and ensured that new teachers were integrated successfully.
- Ensured that all administrative duties were carefully and productively completed. Worked together with the Centre Manager to ensure that class schedules were balanced.
- Carried out teaching and administrative duties effectively.
English Teacher
Monkey Tree ELC
11.2017 - 12.2022
- Used the best instructional methods to provide engaging learning and assistance to English students.
- Created a rapport with students’ guardians and kept them updated on students’ progress and causes of concern.
- Offered one-on-one assistance and additional tutoring to students after classes.
- Used audio-visual aids as well as technology to deliver Literature and cultural lessons. Developed, administered, and supervised pop quizzes and exams to assess student progress.
- Encouraged student participation in class and motivated them to work hard and practice better.
French Teacher
Waterfalls Gardens Group of Schools
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Planned and conducted French lessons for students aged 2-10.
- Assisted students with pronunciation and utilizing grammar tools appropriately (French and English).
- Proactively assisted the Choir club and monitored students as they engaged in their co-curricular activities.
- Functioned as the temporary instructor for the junior Computers Program.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - International Studies (PDIS)
Rhodes University
South Africa04-2014
B.A - Political and International Relations, French, Legal Theory
Rhodes University
South Africa04-2013
Skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Office administration
- Special needs students
- Electronic presentation
- Exceptional writing capabilities
- Inclusive education
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Parent-teacher relations
- Mentoring teachers
- Performance assessments
- Staff management
- Early childhood education
LANGUAGES
English Native
French Advanced
Shona Native
Ndebele Intermediate
Certification
GA Level 3 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Timeline
Head Teacher
Monkey Tree ELC
01.2023 - Current
English Teacher
Monkey Tree ELC
11.2017 - 12.2022
French Teacher
Waterfalls Gardens Group of Schools
02.2016 - 10.2016
Post Graduate Diploma - International Studies (PDIS)
Rhodes University
B.A - Political and International Relations, French, Legal Theory
Rhodes University
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