PRECIOUS SELINAH MNYANYIKA
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Driven educator with strong leadership and mentorship abilities, coupled with excellent communication skills. Demonstrates proficiency in classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment. Committed to inspiring students and achieving academic success through innovative teaching methods. Trained in child protection, committed to fostering a safe and productive learning environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lead Teacher ( Freelance Basis)
Ecoventure/ Kings School Holiday Camps
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2024.12 - Current
- Created engaging lesson plans using multimedia resources that stimulated students curiosity.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently, ensuring materials were readily available when needed.
- Implemented effective and engaging classroom and outdoor activities for the learners that encouraged participation.
- Reinforced school values amongst students through daily interactions and teachings.
Kids club Coordinator/ After School Care
Gulf Star Sports
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2021.08 - 2024.10
- Expanded after-school club attendance at Kings' School Al Barsha through engaging extracurricular programs
- Responsible for the smooth running of all Kids' Clubs run in other schools by Gulf Star as the Kids Clubs Coordinator
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Parents liaison, online registrations, customer care, and organising classroom schedules as well as leading activities such as arts and crafts, storytelling, role play, board games, fitness challenges among others at Kings Al Barsha
Camp Lead
School Holiday Camps
Dubai
2021.10 - 2023.07
- Improved camp efficiency by {20%} by streamlining operations for daily activities
- Working with parents
- Updating camp schedules for the various camps ran by Gulf Star
- Managing staff and assigning them different tasks
- Maintaining a fun and safe camp environment for the campers
- Assigned Locations: South View School, Repton School and Dubai Kart Drome
District Lead - KIDS CAMP
Dubai Expo 2020 - UAE
Dubai
2021.12 - 2022.03
- Enrolment of children aged between 6 years to 13 years on tours to the Dubai Expo Kids Program
- Organised by the Dubai Expo 2020 Schools and Visitors committee, in collaboration with Gulf Star Sports
- Provided parents and children a great and unique experience during their visit to the Dubai Expo 2020
- Assisted chaperones and tour guides with assigning groups
- Went on tours to support children of determination
Assistant Teacher
Kings School Camps
Dubai
2019.07 - 2021.01
- Increased children's engagement by {25%} by organizing {10} interactive activities during Holiday Camps
- Improved guest satisfaction by {15%} by assisting staff and managing parent interactions during sessions
- Supporting with the administrative work for Kings Holiday Camps enrolment and sign ups for children
Teacher
Grace Primary School
South Africa
2017.01 - 2019.01
- Increased task completion rate by {30%} for children by implementing structured routines and personalized guidance
- Helping and monitoring student progress
- Running extra lessons for after school programs
Teacher
Mtshibini Adventist Primary
Zimbabwe
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Lesson Planning and presentation
- Updating progress record books
- Helping and monitoring student progress
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Au pair- cultural Exchange Programme
Deutschland
Germany
2009.07 - 2010.07
Education
Bachelor - Early Childhood Development
Great Zimbabwe University
Zimbabwe 2022.01 - 2023.12
Diploma - Primary Education
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe 2014.05 - 2017.08
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Events Management
- Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Administration/Record Keeping
- Collaboration
- Great Communication
- Child protection training
- Classroom safety protocols knowledge
- Critical thinking cultivation
Certification
- IELTS (Academic) band score 7.5
- 120-Hour TESOL/TEFL Certificate
- Equivalency (B.ED) - MOE
- EYFS Teaching Diploma- teachers training institute UK (online CPD)
- Paediatric first aid with use of AED
- Safeguarding Children level 3 - teachers training institute UK (online CPD)
- Childcare Diploma - teachers training Institute UK (online CPD)
- Sports Coaching - Athlete 365 (online)
- Sport Event Management - Athlete 365
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Shona
Fluent
Ndebele
Fluent
isiZulu
Upper intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher ( Freelance Basis)
Ecoventure/ Kings School Holiday Camps
2024.12 - Current
Bachelor - Early Childhood Development
Great Zimbabwe University
2022.01 - 2023.12
District Lead - KIDS CAMP
Dubai Expo 2020 - UAE
2021.12 - 2022.03
Camp Lead
School Holiday Camps
2021.10 - 2023.07
Kids club Coordinator/ After School Care
Gulf Star Sports
2021.08 - 2024.10
Assistant Teacher
Kings School Camps
2019.07 - 2021.01
Teacher
Grace Primary School
2017.01 - 2019.01
Teacher
Mtshibini Adventist Primary
2015.01 - 2016.01
Diploma - Primary Education
University of Zimbabwe
2014.05 - 2017.08
Au pair- cultural Exchange Programme
Deutschland
2009.07 - 2010.07