Teyedzani Moyo

Dedicated Secondary School Biology, Chemistry and Physics teacher, committed to creating stimulating, encouraging &

supportive classroom atmosphere for learners from diverse backgrounds. With more than ten years’ experience in a Secondary school teaching environment, I am adept at creating &

implementing a challenging but successful Sciences program in line with the national curriculum. I have a record of attaining high results through promoting effective learning by setting clear tasks,

attainable goals and giving appropriate feedback to learners.

CAREER SUMMARY

January 2019 – Current

KWAMHLANGA SECONDARY SCHOOL, SOUTH AFRICA.

Life Sciences (Biology) & Physical Sciences (Physics & Chemistry)

teacher

OUTLINE

 Part of a dedicated team of 32 Secondary School Teachers at a school with an enrolment of 1200 learners aged 12 – 17 years, preparing them for their National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examinations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Plan and deliver interesting, innovative and engaging Biology,

Chemistry & Physics lessons, which capture and retain learners’

attention and are conducive to learning, ultimately preparing learners for their NSC examinations.

 Use a variety of teaching strategies (collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modelling and explicit instruction) and resources,

including modern day technology, to meet diverse learners’ needs.

 Monitor and maintain learners’ progress through classwork,

coursework and project marking, and provide extra support for learners with challenges.

 Communicate individual learner’s progress directly with the learner and with the parents/carers.

 Manage learners’ behaviour in line with school policies and procedures, ensuring learners’ behaviour remains in line with the school code of conduct and taking appropriate disciplinary action where necessary.

 Responsible for a class each school year, supporting the learners through any academic and personal difficulties, reporting any safeguarding concerns to the School Based Support Team (SBST).

 Arrange, attend and participate in extracurricular activities such as excursions, sporting activities and School Governing Body (SGB)

events to establish rapport with parents and teachers.

 Engage in various Continuing Professional Teacher Development

(CPTD) programs and staying abreast with new resources, teaching methods and national objectives.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

 Increased the number of learners achieving grades A – C in Life

Sciences, NSC examinations by 18% in 2022, from 65% to 83%

 Recognised for improving grade 11 Life Sciences learners’

performance from 70% to 86, 5% in 2021, exceeding the provincial target of 70%.

 Appointed to mark Life Sciences paper 2, NSC examinations (2019 –

present)

January 2016 - December 2018

LEHLABILE SECONDARY SCHOOL, SOUTH AFRICA.

Life Sciences & Physical Sciences teacher

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

 Increased the number of learners achieving grades A – C in Biology,

NSC examinations by 27%, from 45% to 72% & Physical Sciences by

30%, from 40% to 70% in 2018.

 Appointed to mark Life Sciences paper 2, NSC examinations in 2018

January 2013 - December 2014

BAGAPHADIMA SECONDARY SCHOOL, SOUTH AFRICA.

Life Sciences & Physical Sciences teacher

January 2007 - April 2012

MAGALIESBURG SECONDARY SCHOOL, SOUTH AFRICA.

Biology & Physical Sciences teacher

January 2000 - December 2006

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORTS & CULTURE, ZIMBABWE.

Biology, Phsics & Chemistry teacher

EDUCATION

 Bachelor of Education, University of South Africa, 2022

 Diploma in Education, University of Zimbabwe, 1999

 Certificate in HIV AND AIDS Counselling, 2020

University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa.

 Certificate in Counselling and Therapy, 2006

Institute of Counselling and Therapy, Zimbabwe,

 Certificate in Family Health and Life Studies, 1999

Mutare Teachers' College, Zimbabwe.

 Certificate in Personnel Management, 2006

Institute of Personnel Management of Zimbabwe.

 GCE Advanced Level, 1995

 GCE Ordinary Level, 1993