Melisa Zola
Teacher
Lusikisiki
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cashier
SASOL Black Ginger 103 (pty) Ltd.
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisting customers in finding the products they're looking for
- Processing customer payments at the checkout point/till
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Teaching Assistant
Department Of Education
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
Teacher Intern
Ndlovukazi High School
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed and implemented a well-rounded curriculum designed for students aged 15-18
- Encouraged the social development of students by facilitating meaningful opportunities to study
- Encouraged students to engage in the world around them by introducing them to interesting and provoking subjects and things
- Created and implemented lesson plans based on students interests and curiosities
- Provided various hands-on activities to promote critical thinking skills
- Monitored and recorded the progress of students and created plans for improvement
- Boosted class participation by designing engaging group projects and discussions.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
Teacher Intern
Mxhume Secondary School
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Enhanced student understanding by implementing creative activities and interactive teaching methods.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, coordinate lesson plans, and ensure curriculum continuity.
- Adapted instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course content.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with clear expectations, consistent discipline, and effective classroom management techniques.
- Observed classes to identify opportunities to back up teacher or help students.
- Reviewed students' classroom assignments, homework and tests to evaluate knowledge of subject material and assign grades.
- Assessed student performance through ongoing evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Helped cultivate learning-focused and welcoming atmosphere for students of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Maintained classroom for students by restocking supplies, cleaning up spills and organizing stations.
- Showed progressing knowledge and abilities by logging observations, teaching times and specific lesson plans for supervisor review.
- Developed activities to help students delve into lessons and obtain hands-on experience.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and expand teaching skills.
Education
Bachelor of Education: FET - Economic and Management Science
Walter Sisulu University
Queenstown, Eastern Cape 01.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor - Commerce
Mgezwa Senior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 01.2016 - 12.2018
Skills
Adaptability
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/12/2000
- Nationality: South African
REFERENCES
Ms K Mbaleni
+27789361225
khokhelambaleni95@icloud.com
Manager@Sasol Lusikisiki
Mr A Zumani
+27604258822
Principal@Ndlovukazi High School
Dr. S Chiphambo
+27760279032
schiphambo@wsu.ac.za
Lecturer@Walter Sisulu University
Mr A Sishuba
+27719857313
Mentor@Vellem JSS (Department of Education)
Mr Magasela
+27839952821
Teacher@ Mxhume SS
Timeline
Cashier
SASOL Black Ginger 103 (pty) Ltd.
01.2024 - 01.2025
Teaching Assistant
Department Of Education
03.2023 - 09.2023
Teacher Intern
Ndlovukazi High School
07.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher Intern
Mxhume Secondary School
07.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Education: FET - Economic and Management Science
Walter Sisulu University
01.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor - Commerce
Mgezwa Senior Secondary School
01.2016 - 12.2018
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