LEAVIOUS TARUSARIRA
TEACHER (HUMANITIES & BUSINESS STUDIES)
*********@*****.***
+267-********/74596904
Gaborone, Botswana
Profile summary
A highly skilled, dedicated, motivated teacher of humanities (history, global perspectives and business studies/entrepreneurship with more than 25 years of experience in innovative pedagogy, passionate with education in Africa and willing to go extra miles to demonstrate the profound impact a teacher can have on a student, with a reputation for open mindedness, curiosity and conversant with 21st century technology that unleashes learner potential.
Personal skills and attributes
•Result-oriented
•Creativity
•Organisation
•Collaborative
•Patience and adaptive
•High command in written and spoken English
•Proficiency in Ms Office suite, (Word, Excel and Power Point) online and distance teaching experience.
•Ability to incorporated 21St Century skills in teaching (communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking).
•Ability to incorporate differentiation and inquiry-based strategies to learners with heterogeneous abilities to foster creativity among learners.
Experience in mentoring and staff developing team members.
Work experience
Gaborone International School (Gaborone)
01//2021- to date
History and Global perspectives teacher
Key responsibilities
Plan, teach and guide IGCSE, & AS learners in the school setting.
Oversee and analyze student outcomes in history and Global perspectives
Develop, select and change instructional materials and plans to attain all students’ requirements
Provide educational environment commensurate to physical, social, intellectual and emotional development of children.
Stimulate to maintain and enhance professional competence.
Coordinate the GIS history club and arrange educational tours, physical and/or online debates, quizzes and public speaking competitions.
Preparing speeches for students to share during important school events and assemblies.
Kweneng Rural Development Association (KRDA Private Secondary School Molepolole)
01/2016- 12/2020
Headmaster/Coordinator
Key Responsibilities
Supervising teachers
Recruiting teachers
Motivating learners
Managing school finances
Managing local and national examinations
Planning for change
Teaching History Form Five
Solutus Study Centre
01/2014-12/2015
H O D (history and Business Studies Teacher
Key responsibilities
Planned and prepared well-structured, clearly presented lessons appropriate to the abilities of all students being taught.
Planned and set continuous assessment tests CATs) according to the IGCSE examination structure, blooms of taxonomy and syllabus topics.
Analyzed and graded students’ CATs results homework, class work, papers and assignments.
Compiled, administered and ensured to grade examinations along with assign work to others.
Promoted high standards of behavior by encouraging a positive, proactive approach to study and build productive relationships with students.
Set homework according to policy and pertinent to the student’s ability and wider workload.
Provided high quality, accurate, constructive and targeted information to parents at Parents’ meetings
Assessed, recorded and monitored the progress of all students according to faculty guidelines in order to provide accurate information to parents in a variety of forms, as and when necessary.
Bosa Bosele College
06/2013- 12/2013
Examinations Manager
Key Responsibilities
Assisted the Director of Academic Services in quality Assurance
Liaised with stakeholders on issues of student assessment.
Dealt with queries and complains about examinations
Monitored all assessments activities at branches.
Coordinated all examinations activities at branches
Oriented all branches on examinations processes.
Bytesize College
01/2007- 06/2008
Lecturer (HOD) Entrepreneurship
Responsibilities
Supervising lecturers
Drawing course outlines
Teaching entrepreneurship
Supervised students in writing projects
Coordinated the Drama Club
Chobe Brigades
08/2008- 04/2013
Training coordinator
Responsibilities
Supervised trainees general staff and instructors
Drew annual plans
Drew timetables for the brigades
Supervised food supplies for trainees
Advised the coordinator on all matters about training
Kept and maintained student records and summary reports
Registered students for national examinations
Oriented trainees and instructors on exam regulations
Motivating trainees
Prepared budgets for the college
Chidzikwe Secondary School
Headmaster
01/2003-07/2005
Responsibilities
Performed day to day administrative and professional duties
of the school
Supervised staff and made decisions that impact the overall educational success of the school.
Maintained effective public relations for the school.
Contributed to the shaping of vision of academic success for all students.
Carried out activities to facilitate planning for change.
Created an atmosphere that is conducive to effective learning
Motivate students.
Prepared budgets and managing school finances.
Managed local & International Exams
Daitai Primary School
01/1995-12/2002
Teacher (Primary)
Responsibilities
•Taught standard 3-7
•Planning and scheming
•Setting and marking
•Coaching football
Education and qualifications
Diploma in Education (Morgenstern Teacher’s Training College)
Bachelor of Arts history and public administration (UNISA 2003)
Master of commerce strategic management (Great Zimbabwe University) 2017
Certifications
Cambridge Assessment International Education IGCSE history marking
Certificate of completion: Fire prevention and management Level1 March 2022
Certificate in effective minutes taking skills Nov 2012
Certificate of competence: The balance scorecard Aug 2011
Certificate in Computer awareness course Oct 2012
Certificate of appreciation: best performing teacher: English for business communication 2012
Certificate of appreciation: Best performing teacher in management and business law 2011
Certificate in HIV/AIDS Care and Counselling Nov 2003
Trainer of Trainers Certificate July 2008
Referees
1. Head of Academics, Christopher Mpudzi, Clifton College+267-********/71543720
Email: *********@*****.***
2. Head of Department, Ratidzai Mureriwa, Gaborone International School +71755227
Email: *********@***.**.**
3. Head of Department, Dr. Freesom Kaniwa, Botswana Open University +267-********/7598305
Email: *******@*****.***.**.**
4. Board Chairperson, KRDA Private Secondary School +75562535/3907713
Email: *************@*****.***/**********@*****.***