Precious Sithole
Elementary Teacher
Rawai, Phuket
Summary
Energetic Elementary Teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher (Year 4)
International School of Phuket (ISP)
Rawai, Phuket
11.2022 - Current
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
Royal Maid Preschool
Mutare
01.2016 - 12.2023
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Elementary Classroom Teacher (Year 4)
Milestone International School
Istanbul, Bagcilar
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
ESL Teacher
Akin Dil Language School
Selcuklu, Konya
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher
Wetterau Primary School
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
ESL Teacher
Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
03.2010 - 12.2012
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Africa University
Mutare, Zimbabwe 08.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
Classroom management
Student-centered learning
Lesson Planning
Student records management
Curriculum Development
Inquiry-based learning
Special Needs Students
Student engagement
Differentiated instruction
Certification
120-Hour TEFL (Let's TEFL)
Accomplishments
Wetterau Primary School
● Successfully increased the writing and reading Comprehension test scores by 60%.
Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School
● Successfully increased the writing and reading Comprehension test scores by 80%
● Successfully led the volleyball team and participated for the first time at District level, won a silver medal.
● Facilitated and trained the Mpumalanga Department of Transport Arrive Alive Campaign debate team and won a bronze medal.
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher (Year 4)
International School of Phuket (ISP)
11.2022 - Current
Principles of Childhood Development (Alison)
08-2022
Elementary Classroom Teacher (Year 4)
Milestone International School
02.2022 - 11.2022
ESL Teacher
Akin Dil Language School
03.2021 - 02.2022
120-Hour TEFL (Let's TEFL)
05-2019
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
Royal Maid Preschool
01.2016 - 12.2023
Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher
Wetterau Primary School
01.2013 - 12.2015
ESL Teacher
Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School
03.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Education
Africa University
08.2005 - 06.2009