Evermay Chikosi

Experienced and dedicated educator with 26 years of teaching experience, supported by qualifications in Education, Psychology and Strategic Management. Currently studying a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support in Australia, with a strong commitment to supporting students' learning, wellbeing and individual development. Brings extensive experience working with students, managing classrooms, developing positive relationships, and adapting teaching approaches to different learning needs.

A psychology background provides additional understanding of children's and young people's social, emotional and behavioural development. Patient, compassionate, and reliable, with a strong commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. Seeking an Education Assistant position where extensive teaching experience and current Australian education-support training can be used to support teachers and students effectively.

Educationist at Ministry of Education, Sport and Culture (1999-01 – 2025-09)

• Delivering lessons
• Planning, assessment, evaluation
• Work with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health.
• Encourage staff, students and society at large to discuss emotions and experiences.
• Examine issues including substance abuse, bullying, anger management and depression.
• Incorporating students in peer groups in collaboration with USAID.
• Adhere to confidentiality provisions for students’ medical files and social lives.
• Train Junior Councilors on issues of participation and capacity building in development issues and local governance, child right defending and developing social consciousness.
• Manage classroom coverage of High School classes; assume all responsibilities of regular classroom teacher including professional development, communication with parents, and assessment of students and staff meetings.
• Collaborate with counterparts to design curriculum and lesson plans, performing basic administrative duties such as recording attendance and organizing students’ portfolio as well as providing counseling to students.
• Launched a public speaking club to increase writing proficiency amongst students and encourage expression of ideas, inspire creativity and allowing students to perform their written pieces for the enjoyment of others.

Voluntary counselor at Tsungirirai Orphan Centre, (USAID OVC GRANT) (2022-01 – 2022-12)

Bestwest Care (2025-12 – 2026-01)

Certificate 111 in Individual Support (Aged Care and Disability)

Placement at Coastal Lakes College

Master of Science Degree in Strategic Management – Chinhoyi University Of Technology (2022)

Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Psychology – Zimbabwe Open University (2013)

Diploma in Education in Secondary – University of Zimbabwe - Gweru Teachers` College (1998)

Certificate 1V in School-Based Education Support – South Metropolitan TAFE (2026-07 – 2026-12)