Nicholas Zambara

Education and monitoring & evaluation professional with over 20 years of experience spanning teaching, training, programme implementation, and applied research in the education sector. Holds advanced postgraduate qualifications in Public Sector Monitoring and Evaluation and Development Management and is currently pursuing a PhD focused on evidence ecosystems and public-sector decision-making. Combines practical expertise in designing and delivering training programmes with strong academic capabilities in research, evaluation, and evidence-informed improvement.

Recognised for mentoring educators, contributing to capacity-building initiatives, and linking research insights to practical programme development.

Senior Educator & Training Facilitator – Mathematics and Physical Sciences at Pretoria Boys High School (2014-01 – Present)

• Design and deliver structured instructional and training programmes in mathematics and physical sciences
• Mentor and support educators in instructional strategies and curriculum delivery
• Contribute to curriculum planning and academic improvement initiatives
• Apply monitoring and evaluation approaches to assess learner performance and programme effectiveness
• Support collaborative professional development within the department

Educator – Mathematics and Physical Sciences at Brakpan High School (2006-01 – 2014-12)

• Delivered mathematics and physical sciences instruction across senior grades
• Supported departmental coordination and collaborative planning
• Participated in targeted intervention initiatives aimed at improving learner outcomes

Science Tutor at Women for Peace Saturday School

Science Tutor for Grades 10–12. Contributed to structured capacity-building initiatives supporting learner achievement and educator effectiveness across multiple institutions.

Physical Science Tutor at Sci-Bono Discovery Centre

Physical Science Tutor for Grades 10–12. Contributed to structured capacity-building initiatives supporting learner achievement and educator effectiveness across multiple institutions.

Facilitator, Senior Schools' Intervention Programme (SSIP) at Gauteng East

Contributed to structured capacity-building initiatives supporting learner achievement and educator effectiveness across multiple institutions.

Science Teacher & Head of Department at Ihlathi High School (2003-01 – 2005-12)

• Delivered science instruction and coordinated departmental activities
• Served as Head of Science Department (2004–2005), mentoring staff and supporting curriculum delivery

Science Teacher – Physical Sciences at Evelyn Girls High School (2001-01 – 2002-12)

• Delivered curriculum-aligned science instruction and supported learner development

PhD candidate in Evidence ecosystems and public-sector decision-making to enable evaluation evidence use – Wits School of Governance

Master of Management in Public Sector Monitoring and Evaluation – University of the Witwatersrand (2023-12)

Master of Development and Management in Development and Management – North-West University (2015-12)

Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Education – University of the Witwatersrand (2013-12)

Advanced Certificate in Education in Mathematics – University of the Witwatersrand (2011-12)

Diploma in Science Education in Science Education – University of Zimbabwe