High School English & Creative Arts Educator
Mendelsohn Mabhena is an accomplished educational leader with over 15 years of experience inspiring excellence in English and Literature. He is passionate about fostering student engagement, guiding debate and public speaking teams to success, and driving innovative approaches to curriculum development. With a proven record of leadership and communication, he champions both academic achievement and creative expression.
English FAL Teacher - Relebogile Secondary School - South Africa
(2022-01)
Teaching English FAL to Grades 9–10.
Tutor - Teach Me2 Tutoring Company
(2019-01 - 2022-12)
Tutored Grades 8–12 across multiple curricula (IEB, IGCSE, IB).
English Home Language Teacher - Diversity High School
(2008-01 - 2017-12)
English Home Language teacher (Grades 10–12); led debate/public speaking teams to multiple victories.
HOD English - BASA Tutorial Institute
(2007-01 - 2008-12)
HOD English; taught Grades 9–12, achieving strong academic results.
HOD English - BASA Tutorial Institute
(2004-01 - 2004-12)
HOD English; taught Grades 9–12, achieving strong academic results.
English Language & Literature Teacher - St Columba's High School - Zimbabwe
(1997-01 - 2003-12)
Oversaw 'A' Level exam administration; taught English Language & Literature; led debate/quiz clubs.
Acting Deputy Principal & HOD English - J.Z. Moyo High School - Zimbabwe
(1995-01 - 1997-12)
Acting Deputy Principal & HOD English; managed discipline, staff supervision, and parent engagement.
Acting Headmaster - Mandiwongola Secondary School - Zimbabwe
(1990-01 - 1992-12)
Acting Headmaster; taught English and liaised with community during school construction.
TEFL Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Teacher Record (2022-01 - 2022-12)
B.Ed.
Certificate in Education - Education - Hillside Teacher's College (1989-01 - 1989-12)
Certificate in Personnel Management - Personnel Management - IPMZ (1999-01 - 1999-12)
