Jafias Sifani
Gaborone,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience in curriculum development and classroom management at Westwood International School. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans that boost student engagement and promote critical thinking. Dedicated to mentoring peers and leveraging technology to improve learning outcomes for diverse student populations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Year 6 Homeroom Teacher
Westwood International School
Gaborone
01.2010 - Current
Facilitated PYP Exhibition and MAP Tests to evaluate student learning outcomes.
- Guided Year 5 students as Homeroom teacher for three years, enhancing academic performance.
- Mentored Year 6 PYP exhibition groups, fostering collaboration among students.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to improve learning.
- Organized educational activities that stimulated critical thinking and creativity.
- Integrated technology into lessons to boost student engagement and comprehension.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing effective classroom management and instructional practices.
Teacher
Mogoditshane Adventist Primary School
Gaborone
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Grades 3, 6 and 7
Teacher
Magama Primary School
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Grades 6 and 7
Education
Bachelor of Education Degree - Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe01.2004
Diploma in Primary Education -
United College of Education
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe01.1995
Master of Arts in Education -
Liverpool John Mores University (UNICAF)
Liverpool, EnglandSkills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Assessment strategies
- Student engagement
Certification
- 2020 Seesaw Ambassador certified to use Seesaw Class app for online teaching and learning
- 2019 IB Certificate in PYP Teaching (Evidencing Learning, Category 3), online
- 2018 Service Learning Part 2, American International School of Johannesburg, South Africa
- 2018 Certificate of Recognition ACE Learning Training (CIE, NEASC) Windhoek International School, Windhoek, Namibia. (Certified and approved to serve on ACE Accreditation visit (NEASC) May 2018.
- 2016 IB Certificate in PYP Teaching (Concept Based Learning, Category 3) Westwood International School, Gaborone, Botswana.
- 2015 IB Certificate in PYP Teaching (The Exhibition, Category 2), International School of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- 2014 IB Certificate in PYP Teaching (The Role of Mathematics, Category 3), Westwood International School, Gaborone, Botswana
- 2011 IB Certificate in PYP Teaching (Teaching and Learning, Category 2), Westwood International School, Gaborone, Botswana
Leadership roles
- Service Learning Coordinator, developing a service learning program for the entire primary school, facilitating workshops for teachers on service learning
- Assessing teachers on teaching and learning, ensuring that teaching meets the required curriculum expectations
- Planning and budgeting for the department's annual budgets, as well as annual trips to different destinations
Affiliations
- Community service
- Cricket coach
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Year 6 Homeroom Teacher
Westwood International School
01.2010 - Current
Teacher
Mogoditshane Adventist Primary School
01.2006 - 01.2009
Teacher
Magama Primary School
01.1996 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Education Degree - Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies
University of Zimbabwe
Diploma in Primary Education -
United College of Education
Master of Arts in Education -
Liverpool John Mores University (UNICAF)
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