Education

January 2011 to April 2013 Master of Science ( Science Education) at The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

January 2009 to December 2010 Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physics and Chemistry Education ( Distinction) at The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

I performed exceptionally well in both research and coursework and was awarded a distinction.

January 1999 to December 2000 Bachelor of Education in Biology at University of Zimbabwe

January 1994 to December 1995 Diploma in Education at Gweru Teachers' College, Zimbabwe

Experience

1/2019 to present HOD Science / High School Science Teacher at St. Antony College in Windhoek, Namibia

Responsibilities:
• Taught a variety of high school science subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Integrated Sciences, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics and various science education courses.
• Served as the lead teacher in a panel that was responsible for creating curricula, providing modifications, and developing methods of evaluation.
• Used individualized teaching techniques to accommodate students with special needs and disabilities.
• Mentored seven teaching interns.
• Chaired departmental meetings.

01/2004 – 12/2018 High School Science Teacher/ Subject Head at Petit High School in Benoni, South Africa

Responsibilities:
• Taught Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Physical Sciences to a diverse group of high school students.
• Prepared and developed lesson plans and instructional programs to special individual and group needs.
• Adapted a wide range of techniques to promote scientific thinking and hone scientific skills.
• Incorporated educational and entertaining experiments to engage students’ interest and imagination.
• Served as the Science Club Adviser for five school years

01/1996–12/2003 High School Science Teacher/HOD Science at Gutu High School in Masvingo, Zimbabwe

Responsibilities:
• Created and implemented science lesson plans for students in Form 1 to 6.
• Incorporated engaging and fun activities into lessons to reinforce hands-on learning and lively student participation.
• Set clear guidelines and high expectations for students to do their best and to succeed.
• Conferred with parents and encouraged education in the home.
• Served as the school’s science department head and coordinated with administration and colleagues for the organization of events.
• Provided encouragement to students and recognised individual achievements.
• Organised an after-school science club to further promote an interest in science.