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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
12.2024 - 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
08.2021 - 10.2024
  • 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
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • 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
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • 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
07.2019 - 01.2021
  • 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
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • 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
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • 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
07.2009 - 07.2010

Education

Bachelor - Early Childhood Development

Great Zimbabwe University
Zimbabwe
01.2022 - 12.2023

Diploma - Primary Education

University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
05.2014 - 08.2017

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
12.2024 - Current

Bachelor - Early Childhood Development

Great Zimbabwe University
01.2022 - 12.2023

District Lead - KIDS CAMP

Dubai Expo 2020 - UAE
12.2021 - 03.2022

Camp Lead

School Holiday Camps
10.2021 - 07.2023

Kids club Coordinator/ After School Care

Gulf Star Sports
08.2021 - 10.2024

Assistant Teacher

Kings School Camps
07.2019 - 01.2021

Teacher

Grace Primary School
01.2017 - 01.2019

Teacher

Mtshibini Adventist Primary
01.2015 - 01.2016

Diploma - Primary Education

University of Zimbabwe
05.2014 - 08.2017

Au pair- cultural Exchange Programme

Deutschland
07.2009 - 07.2010

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