LINDIWE LEBOHANG MANGALISO MAKALIMA

• Company Overview: TutorABC was established in 2004 as an online English learning platform
• In 2008, we added Chinese to our platform, providing 24 hour learning for students wanting to build up their language skills
• With over 2,000,000 hours of quality teaching experience, we are your premier destination for Chinese language learning
• An online and private lesson Tutor group, where I conducted lessons via webcam and held private lessons at the students’ homes
• I was designing fun, funny, and; exciting ways to encourage conversation, practice and production
• Lesson planning
• Designing resources, teaching, and conversation lessons
• Practising and producing grammar learned—managing and planning resource files and activities for students and other teachers
• I was able to move to head off foreign teachers within months of appointment because of my management and planning skills
• I was also able to improve my lesson plan technique
• TutorABC was established in 2004 as an online English learning platform
• In 2008, we added Chinese to our platform, providing 24 hour learning for students wanting to build up their language skills
• With over 2,000,000 hours of quality teaching experience, we are your premier destination for Chinese language learning

• Teaching IGCSE, AS and A-Level Business and Economics

I. Curriculum Development & Delivery:

• Designed and delivered comprehensive IGCSE and A-Level Business and Economics curricula, ensuring alignment with examination board specifications Cambridge CIE.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, incorporating diverse teaching methodologies (e.g., lectures, group discussions, case studies, simulations) to cater to varied learning styles.
• Created and utilized a wide range of teaching resources, including presentations, worksheets, mock exams, and online materials, to enhance student understanding.
• Adapted and differentiated instruction to address the individual needs of students with diverse academic abilities and learning challenges. Especially the Class Ceiling approach, which proved to work exceptional well for the A-Level Students
• Integrated current real-world business and economic events into lessons to foster critical thinking and contextual understanding.
• Utilized digital learning platforms (e.g., Google Classroom, Moodle and TEAMS) to manage assignments, provide feedback, and facilitate online learning.

II. Assessment & Evaluation:

• Designed and administered formative and summative assessments, including quizzes, tests, essays, and presentations, to evaluate student progress.
• Provided timely and constructive feedback on student work, identifying areas for improvement and fostering academic growth.
• Conducted regular mock examinations to prepare students for external assessments and build exam confidence.
• Analyzed student performance data to identify trends, inform instructional decisions, and implement targeted interventions.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Prepared students for IGCSE and A-Level examinations, including guidance on exam techniques and strategies.

III. Student Support & Development:

• Provided academic guidance and support to students, addressing individual learning needs and challenges.
• Offered one-on-one tutoring and extra help sessions to students requiring additional support.
• Fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting student engagement and participation.
• Mentored and advised students on academic and career pathways related to business and economics.
• Cultivated students' critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, essential for success in higher education and the workplace.
• Encouraged student participation in extracurricular activities such as business competitions and economic debates.
• Communicated effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns.

IV. Professional Development & Collaboration:

• Participated in professional development workshops and training sessions to enhance teaching skills and knowledge of current educational trends.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement departmental initiatives and improve teaching practices.
• Stayed abreast of developments in business and economic theory and practice, ensuring curriculum relevance and currency.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of examination board specifications and assessment criteria.
• Contributed to the development and review of departmental policies and procedures.

Quantifiable Achievements (If Applicable):

• Increased student pass rates in IGCSE/A-Level Business/Economics by 65%.
• Achieved a 70% average student grade in external examinations.
• Successfully prepared 50 students for university entrance in business/economics-related fields.
• Implemented a new teaching methodology that resulted in a measurable improvement in student engagement.

• Company Overview: Nguyen Sieu School aspires to become the premier bilingual school in Vietnam that offers world-class education while upholding traditional Vietnamese values
• At the heart of our educational programme is a core commitment to ensuring that our students are well-equipped to take their place in an increasingly inter-connected and globalised world
• Teaching AS- Economics and A-level Business Studies
• My duties are to present lessons and prepare lesson plans based on the Cambridge Curriculum for students studying AS – economics (advanced subsidiary - Economics) and students in the accelerated NUCK program Business studies
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction
• Duties include module building on the Google Classroom, which assists students with after-class tasks
• During the lockdown periods due to COVID-19, I presented lessons on digital platforms and prepared lesson plans for the online classes, which were all uploaded onto Teams and in a shared drive
• All studies have been tailored to adopt student-based teaching methods, where students learn through problem-based and student-centered learning
• 21st Century skills requirements are met where students are competent in skills such as collaboration, digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving, which helps students thrive in today’s world
• Acting as an adviser to students is also part of their teacher's duties
• This allows for incredible transparency in the classroom
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching issues
• Nguyen Sieu School aspires to become the premier bilingual school in Vietnam that offers world-class education while upholding traditional Vietnamese values
• At the heart of our educational programme is a core commitment to ensuring that our students are well-equipped to take their place in an increasingly inter-connected and globalised world

• Company Overview: Vinschool is a not-for-profit K-12 education system, operating under and funded by its parent company, Vingroup, with the goal of becoming a Vietnamese education system based on the highest international standards
• Founded in 2013, Vinschool has become the largest education system in Vietnam with a core of quality teachers and robust educational programs
• My duties are to present lessons and prepare lesson plans based on the prescribed curriculum for students from Grade 6 to Grade 11
• Responsibilities also include module building on the Learning Management System Canvas which assists students with after-class tasks
• During the lockdown periods due to covid19, I presented lessons on digital platforms and prepared lesson plans for the online classes, which were all uploaded onto the Learning Management System (LMS)
• All classes have been tailormade to adopt student-based teaching methods, where students learn through Problem-Based Learning and Student–Centered Learning
• 21st Century skills requirements are met where students are competent in skills such as collaboration, digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving, which helps students thrive in today’s world
• My extra curriculum duties are conducting the Debating Club, where students acquire debating skills that allow them to compete with other schools
• The club has enjoyed great success, placing students in top positions in competitions
• Vinschool is a not-for-profit K-12 education system, operating under and funded by its parent company, Vingroup, with the goal of becoming a Vietnamese education system based on the highest international standards
• Founded in 2013, Vinschool has become the largest education system in Vietnam with a core of quality teachers and robust educational programs

• Teaching Elementary, Sapling, and Junior Masterclasses, including advanced 4.0 class
• My duties are to teach and prepare lessons for IGarten and April
• I prepare interactive lessons for the IGarten and April lessons
• I also trained and did skills development workshops for new teachers
• I also watched CCTV and gave assessment feedback on the teacher’s performance
• Ran monthly workshops for classroom management, teaching methods, and techniques
• Student management Learning management Professionalism

• Company Overview: Maseru Private Academy is an elegant school situated in the magnificent Kingdom in the sky of Lesotho
• The school strives to offer twenty-first-century education which hinges on innovation and par excellence
• The school strictly functions on a clearly articulated British Cambridge International Curriculum which broadens the students’ academic spectrum
• Teacher- A- level Economics and Business Studies
• PLANNING: yearly plan, curriculum design according to prescribed workbooks, weekly goals, and daily lesson plans
• Provide a contented flow of curriculum and lesson designs to meet all needs of individual students and configurations of learning
• LESSON FACILITATION: Maintenance of an engaging learning environment
• Ensuring a daily routine in each lesson ensures that students feel comfortable and can take in new work scheduled daily
• Teaching fun and engaging lessons to classes of around 25 students per class
• They were organizing fun activities, games, puzzles, competitions, online activities, worksheets, interactive software, etc., to motivate and enhance learning towards achieving learning objectives and coming up with exciting ways to assist with the motivation of tired young minds and utilizing fun icebreakers, and; introductions to lessons
• Varied lessons stimulate all learner styles and 'multiple intelligences.' Instructing of new concepts
• Practice, and; Production activities to complement the presented subject/topic MOTIVATION, and; REWARD: fun, creative rewards ,and; motivations
• Included were fun competitions for each lesson, term competitions, and; sporadic fun activities
• BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT, and; CLASS CONTROL: Class control
• Dealing with distracted students, punishment allocation in the form of losing rewards or special duties
• Share of responsibility to students—E.g., Class captain, class handout leader, message delivery person
• VARIETY/ BREAKS: Brain gym activities stimulate both sides of the brain, and; regain the attention of tired young brains
• SNE: Inclusive education specialized teaching for students with special needs, and gifted learners
• ASSESSMENT: Older grades – setting exams and moderating papers
• Younger steps, ensuring that objectives are met successfully
• ADMIN: Attending meetings, liaising with the school counsellor, parent meetings, school functions, and; assembly
• Textbook selection
• Highlights of this job: I received outstanding reviews for my classroom teaching technique and use of technology in the classroom
• Within a year, I was allowed to shadow the grade head
• This meant I could acquire some management and operations skills while still onsite
• Maseru Private Academy is an elegant school situated in the magnificent Kingdom in the sky of Lesotho
• The school strives to offer twenty-first-century education which hinges on innovation and par excellence
• The school strictly functions on a clearly articulated British Cambridge International Curriculum which broadens the students’ academic spectrum

• Teaching Financial Math, and; Economics to 16 to 18 year old students
• Designing activities that supported thinking out of the box, and; ways to explain the theory
• Class competitions
• Class control
• Motivation, and; reward charts
• I followed the yearly plan and adjusted lessons to motivate students
• I learned a lot about education policy and the effect government has on a country's policy and curriculum design
• I learned a lot about mistakes teachers make and class control

• Course Trainer/ Facilitator of a Memory Skills course aimed at teaching young learners fun ways to memorise
• This aimed at the 'multiple intelligence' theory & stimulation of the right left sides of the brain
• Ages ranged from 9 – 14
• My duties included designing lessons based on skills in the manual
• Skills are aimed at activating memory to assist students in studying for tests and exams
• Presenting skills: acronyms, colour to trigger a memory, skimming and scanning, summarizing the use of pictures, compiling lists using the alphabet, and; narrative summarizing, use of images, compiling lists using the alphabet, and narrative lists and conducting fun games and creating positive rapport with students
• I am always armed with a bag of tricks