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Gugu Clementine Mabona

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Dedicated English Educator with experience teaching secondary students in UAE's American curriculum. Delivers engaging, student-centred lessons that foster critical thinking and literacy for diverse learners, including EAL students. Skilled in curriculum planning, assessment design, and integrating technology to enhance engagement. Committed to creating inclusive environments and developing students’ communication and analytical skills for future success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

English Educator

Al Chad Charter School
Abu Dhabi
01.2025 - Current
  • Grade 12 English Teacher
  • Grade 11 and 12 AI and the English Mind Teacher
  • Grade 10 Beyond College Writing Teacher and Team Lead
  • Grade 10 Permanent Cover Teacher for Storytelling Across Cultures
  • Grade 9, 10 and 11 Edutainment Club Teacher
  • Grade 10 Reading Lounge Teacher
  • Map Test Proctor

English Educator

Willowmore High School
Johannesburg
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Grade 8, 9 and 10 English Teacher
  • Grade 11 Public Speaking Co-ordinator
  • Library Assistant
  • Co-ordinated WESSA activities to promote environmental awareness

English and Life Skills Educator

Ubambiswano Saturday School Programme
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Grade 5 and 6 English and Life Skills Teacher
  • Programme Fundraiser

English Educator

Jeppe High School for Girls
03.2021 - 12.2023
  • Grade 8 and 9 Teacher
  • Grade 8 and 9 Public Speaking Co-ordinator
  • Magazine Content Collector and Editor

Education

Bachelor of Teaching in Education - English language, Literature

University of Johannesburg
South Africa
01-2020

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Assessment design
  • Exams and assessments
  • Examination preparation
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Adaptive instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Public speaking
  • Community outreach
  • Parent collaboration
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Examination preparation
  • AERO standards integration

Projects

1. Ms. Earth South Africa Semi-Finalist, Pageantry, 2024-01-01 - 2024-09-01

  • Tree plantation
  • Cooking and delivering food in underprivileged schools
  • Littering awareness

2. Vision Screening and Awareness Coordinator, 2023-05-01 - 2023-05-01

  • Identify learners with potential eyesight challenges
  • Guiding learners and parents on the importance of checkups
  • Providing vision support from various optometrists

3. WESSA Co-ordinator, 2024-01-01 2024 - 2024-09-01

  • Tree plantation
  • Motivation talks

4. The President's Award, 2022-01-01 - 2023-12-01

  • Register students for different programme levels
  • Gauge performance
  • Track learners' progress
  • Attend meetings to finds ways to improve different levels

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Xhosa
Advanced
C1
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1
Arabic
Beginner
A1

Timeline

English Educator

Al Chad Charter School
01.2025 - Current

English Educator

Willowmore High School
01.2024 - 12.2024

English and Life Skills Educator

Ubambiswano Saturday School Programme
01.2023 - 12.2024

English Educator

Jeppe High School for Girls
03.2021 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Teaching in Education - English language, Literature

University of Johannesburg
Gugu Clementine Mabona