Nothando Mkhize
Al Ain
Summary
Experienced and inquisitive educator with five years of teaching diverse subjects in both American and South African curricula. Proficient in interactive and differentiated instruction, self-directed learning, and maintaining positive classroom environments. Dedicated to fostering academic success for a range of primary school ages. Collaborates with school and community stakeholders to develop individualized holistic learning plans. Demonstrated success in implementing effective literacy interventions and enhancing students' numeracy, social, and learning skills. Seeking an opportunity to leverage these proven best practices for impactful learning and collective teacher efficacy in student progress.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeroom Teacher
Al Rayaheen Charter School
08.2021 - Current
- Grade 1 , 2, 3 and 5 Homeroom Teacher
- Plan, deliver and reflect on student-centered and inquiry-based lessons or learning experiences for English, Math
- Science, Art, Moral Education and ICT
- Deliver learning opportunity programs and activities to enrich and enhance set American AERO Standards curriculum
- Observe, assess, record and report on student development, progress and attainment
- Design and integrate technology into lessons according to curriculum guidelines and student needs
- Incorporate exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Lead an extracurricular activity each academic term
- Communicate frequently with parents and students to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Grade Level Lead
Al Rayaheen Charter School
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Work collaboratively to provide organizational leadership and support to Grade 1 teachers to ensure the team meets student MAP progress goals
- Coordinate and lead grade-level team meetings, organizational practices, additional teacher duties and parent communication
- Structure grade academic overview and lesson planning against the set school curriculum
- Identify and coordinate opportunities for grade team professional development
- Actively participate in creating and maintaining a positive school culture for colleagues, students, and families
- Implemented school curriculum in ways that met student needs
- Created interactive learning experiences and mentored fellow teachers.
Homeroom Teacher
Riyadh Schools for Boys and Girls
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
- Grade 1 Math Subject Lead
- Prepared and delivered English, Math, Science and Well-being lessons through set Common Core State Standard (CCSS)-American Curriculum
- Observed, monitored and recorded student progress
- Led and participated in teacher PLC sessions
- Created Grade 1 Weekly Newsletters
- Worked in English Accelerated Support Program
- Planned class assembly presentations.
Primary Math & Classroom Teacher
Blessed Luanda Primary School
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Grade 7 Math and Classroom Teacher
- Prepared and delivered National Curriculum Statement (NCS) lessons
- Observed, monitored and recorded student progress
- Organized and facilitated English Language Festival Performances
- Served in Library and School Assessment Data Committee
- Led School Fundraising committee
- Conducted grade mathematics quizzes, interview tests and exams.
Education
Bachelor of Education Degree - English Math Life Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal
04.2017
MBA - Project Management
Learners University College
Dubai, UAESkills
Educational Leadership:
Strategic planning
Innovative & Creative
Instructional Design:
Inquiry-Based & Self-directed learning approaches
Collaborative & Differentiated Instruction
Project-Based Learning
Adaptive learning approaches for inclusion education
Classroom Management Strategies
Traditional & Virtual Instruction Designing
Technology Integration:
Microsoft Innovative Teacher Expertise
Educational technology proficiency
Online learning management systems
Assessment and Analysis:
Student Performance Data Analysis
Data-driven decision-making
Assessment design
Communication and Collaboration:
Interpersonal Skills
Cross-functional collaboration
Adaptability and Flexibility:
Adapting to changing educational landscapes
Flexibility in implementing new methodologies
references
- Kyla Benade, Al Rayaheen Charter School, Head of Elementary, +971 52 854 9098, kyla.benade@charterschools.ae
- David Nekeare, Al Rayaheen Charter School, Vice Principal & Bloom Education Aspiring Leaders Lead, +971 56 666 8615, david.nekeare@charterschools.ae
- Alexis Speed, Riyadh Schools for Boys and Girls, Former Vice Principal, +1 (901) 5020972, alexis_speed1908@yahoo.com
Timeline
Grade Level Lead
Al Rayaheen Charter School
09.2022 - 07.2023
Homeroom Teacher
Al Rayaheen Charter School
08.2021 - Current
Homeroom Teacher
Riyadh Schools for Boys and Girls
09.2018 - 05.2021
Primary Math & Classroom Teacher
Blessed Luanda Primary School
05.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Education Degree - English Math Life Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal
MBA - Project Management
Learners University College
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