Tapiwa Nhanga
Plot 81104 Phase 4,Gaborone
Summary
Dedicated educator with 11 years’ experience of teaching Zimbabwe School Examination Council [ZIMSEC] & Cambridge IGCSE ‘O’ Level Mathematics curriculum and a proven ability to ensure student success through differentiated instruction and creative methods of motivation. With a compassionate drive for student success, consistently crafts engaging lesson plans and supports students in exceeding expectations (even their own) and achieving goals. I am good in Data handling and management i.e. Data entry, sorting and analysis.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Mathematics Teacher [ ‘O’ Level ZIMSEC & IGCSE]
Zimbabwe Republic Police High School
01.2014 - 05.2025
- Plan and coordinate daily classroom activities, design rigorous lesson plans to meet student needs, and deliver instructional activities utilizing appropriate curriculum resources and incorporate district standards
- Conducted ongoing assessment of student achievement and compiled and analyzed student performance data to guide further instruction
- Provide opportunities for all types of learners and direct daily classroom discussions by asking compelling questions and taking the time to work with students to clarify points of confusion
- Consistently cultivate a positive educational climate and facilitate classroom activities which engage students by blending levity with learning and making math engaging and useful in every lesson
- Arrange teaching materials, develop lesson plans, conduct assessments of student achievement, and assist students in improving work techniques and study methods
- Serve as the Environmental Club patron and attend school extracurriculars and activities to support students
Form Teacher
Zimbabwe Republic Police High School
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child’s educational journey
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events
Athletics Coach
Zimbabwe Republic Police High School
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed training programs for track and field events, enhancing students' physical fitness and competitive skills
- Led the team to several inter-school competitions, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship
Evening and Holiday Part – Time Mathematics Teacher [ ‘O’ Level Cambridge IGCSE]
Tesselate Institute of Education
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Plan and coordinate daily classroom activities, design rigorous lesson plans to meet student needs, and deliver instructional activities utilizing appropriate curriculum resources and incorporate district standards
- Conducted ongoing assessment of student achievement and compiled and analyzed student performance data to guide further instruction
- Provide opportunities for all types of learners and direct daily classroom discussions by asking compelling questions and taking the time to work with students to clarify points of confusion
- Consistently cultivate a positive educational climate and facilitate classroom activities which engage students by blending levity with learning and making math engaging and useful in every lesson
- Arrange teaching materials, develop lesson plans, conduct assessments of student achievement, and assist students in improving work techniques and study methods
Patron of the Environmental Club
Zimbabwe Republic Police High School
01.2016 - 12.2024
- Spearheaded initiatives to promote environmental awareness and sustainability among students
- Organized community clean-up drives and tree-planting activities, engaging students in hands-on environmental stewardship
Administrator
House of Praise Ministries International
07.2011 - 12.2013
- Maintaining the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, insurance, employee payroll, employee benefits using financial software QuickBooks and liaising with independent auditors
- Ensuring timely, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of all administrative services and developing and maintaining a productive and supportive working relationship between church staff, ministers, deacons and pastors
- Producing and distributing publications and communications
- Providing direct administrative support to the Pastor including calendar management, correspondence
- Updating the Church website on any calendar changes and upcoming activities
Team Leader Tellers (Nelson Mandela Branch)
Stanbic Bank
10.2007 - 05.2011
- Company Overview: Zimbabwe; Harare
- Ensuring that the teller log is ticked on daily basis (checking accuracy of all transactions posted within the branch)
- Issuing of rand money orders and bank drafts
- Encashment of Travelers Cheques(T.C’s)
- Daily scrutiny of the internal voucher
- Authorizing encashment of cheques, withdrawals referred by tellers within personal limit and according to laid down instructions
- Monitor tellers’ productivity, service standards, quality and accuracy of work
- Assist in balancing of cash and monitoring teller differences and ensure that laid down instructions are adhered to
- Control cash, ensure cash summaries and reports are done
- Ensure that the frontline area presents a tidy, professional image to customers
- Assist on the counter during peak periods in order to meet business requirements and attend to customer queries
- Participate in sales/marketing activities
- Identify and address staff training/developing needs
- Lead and manage subordinates, providing guidance and coaching where necessary
- Zimbabwe; Harare
Back-up System Administrator
Stanbic Bank
10.2007 - 05.2011
- Company Overview: Zimbabwe
- Running system start & end of day
- Attending to technical issues i.e
- Hardware issues
- Zimbabwe
Teller
Stanbic Bank
10.2007 - 05.2011
- Company Overview: Zimbabwe
- Cash withdrawals, deposits
- Money- gram processing
- Identify cross selling & migration opportunities (sales & marketing)
- Foreign cheques processing
- Issuing rand money orders and bank drafts
- Zimbabwe
Consulting Officer
Stanbic Bank
10.2007 - 05.2011
- Company Overview: Zimbabwe
- Temporary consultant with responsibilities including handling clients’ complaints, opening & updating client accounts
- Frontline Support Officer (Enquiries Desk): Issuing out mini statements, balances and atm cards, ordering cheque books for clients, deposit books, preparing bank cheques
- Zimbabwe
ATM Co-custodian
Stanbic Bank
10.2007 - 05.2011
- Company Overview: Zimbabwe
- Daily atm service (start of day, loading cash, attending to technical issues)
- Zimswitch ATM & POS settlements
- Zimbabwe
Customer Services Representative
Standard Chartered Bank
03.2007 - 09.2007
- Company Overview: Zimbabwe, Harare
- Tick back entries on teller Activity/Support Report
- Preparation of RTGS schedules
- Processing back office inter-account entries
- Attend to authorization of RTGS entries
- Account closures
- Preparation of internally raised entries
- Attend to customers’ queries, complaints and correspondence
- Ensure Compliance with: a) Guidelines and Procedures On ‘Know Your Customer” For Account opening and guidelines and Procedures b) Controls and Procedures on “Know Your Customer” and customer due Diligence introduced to addressed Money Laundering Prevention and Compliance Risk
- Zimbabwe, Harare
Research Analyst (Economic Research Division)
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)
01.2006 - 02.2006
- Company Surveys
- Updating Monthly Review Tables
- Weekly & Monthly Bulletin preparation
- Inflation Surveys
- Bank coding and bank coding report writing
- Bank balance sheets data capturing
- Inflation Surveys on Rent and Rates
- Macro-economic modeling
Student Attaché-Research Analyst (Economic Research Division)
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)
09.2004 - 07.2005
- Conducted economic research and analysis on various economic indicators
- Assisted in the preparation of reports and presentations for senior analysts and policymakers
- Gathered and analysed data related to inflation, exchange rates, and economic growth
- Participated in team meetings to discuss research findings and policy recommendations
- Collaborated with other departments to support broader economic research initiatives
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Education
Zimbabwe Open University
Harare12.2024
BSc (Hons) - Mathematics
Midlands State University
Harare07.2006
GCE ‘A’ Levels -
St Albert’s High School
Centenary12.2001
GCE ‘O’ Levels -
St Albert’s High School
Centenary12.1999
Skills
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in financial software (Quick Books) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Passionate about environmental issues and youth development
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Proficiency in data collection and statistical analysis software
- Enhanced understanding of macroeconomic principles and monetary policy
- Critical thinking promotion
- Technology integration
- Collaborative learning
- Real-world application
Personal Information
- ID Number: 63-1179646G-68
- Passport Number: AE110957
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English and Shona
Accomplishments
- For producing 100% A’s in 2018 results and getting more than 50% A’s in 2024 results.
- For getting more than 50% A’s in 2024 results.
- 2016: 95 A’s, 25 B’s, and 27 C’s from 150 students (ZIMSEC)
- 2018: 47 A’s from 47 students (Cambridge IGCSE)
- 2020: 85 A’s, 42 B’s, and 18 C’s from 148 students (ZIMSEC)
- 2021: 68 A’s, 30 B’s, and 17 C’s from 120 students (Cambridge IGCSE)
- 2022: 40 A’s, 15 B’s, and 17 C’s from 75 students (ZIMSEC)
- 2024: 43 A’s, 28 Bs and 11 C’s from 84 students (ZIMSEC)
Commissioner General of Police Award
Outstanding Academic Results
Certification
- Deputy Head Mrs Nyakuwanikwa , Zimbabwe Republic Police High School, P. 0 Box BW 866,Borrowdale,Harare.Phone (Bus) +263 242 860544 Cell +263 772 763 007
- The Head of Department,Mr Sichilaba,Mathematics Department,Zimbabwe Republic Police High School, P.0 Box BW 866,Borrowdale,Harare.Phone (Bus) +263 242 860 544 Cell +263 772 489 664
- The Principal Mr A Chitatu Tesselate Institute of Education, Zimbabwe, Harare Polytechnic,P .O.Box CY 407 Causeway Harare Tel.+263 774 130 574
- D. Karisa, Senior Account Analyst, Stanbic Bank, Zimbabwe,Stanbic Chambers, 64 Nelson Mandela Ave ,P.O Box 184, Harare, Tel +263 772 640 035, email: karisad@stanbic.com
Timeline
Form Teacher
Zimbabwe Republic Police High School
01.2023 - 12.2024
Athletics Coach
Zimbabwe Republic Police High School
01.2022 - 12.2024
Evening and Holiday Part – Time Mathematics Teacher [ ‘O’ Level Cambridge IGCSE]
Tesselate Institute of Education
01.2020 - 12.2024
Patron of the Environmental Club
Zimbabwe Republic Police High School
01.2016 - 12.2024
Mathematics Teacher [ ‘O’ Level ZIMSEC & IGCSE]
Zimbabwe Republic Police High School
01.2014 - 05.2025
Administrator
House of Praise Ministries International
07.2011 - 12.2013
Team Leader Tellers (Nelson Mandela Branch)
Stanbic Bank
10.2007 - 05.2011
Back-up System Administrator
Stanbic Bank
10.2007 - 05.2011
Teller
Stanbic Bank
10.2007 - 05.2011
Consulting Officer
Stanbic Bank
10.2007 - 05.2011
ATM Co-custodian
Stanbic Bank
10.2007 - 05.2011
Customer Services Representative
Standard Chartered Bank
03.2007 - 09.2007
Research Analyst (Economic Research Division)
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)
01.2006 - 02.2006
Student Attaché-Research Analyst (Economic Research Division)
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)
09.2004 - 07.2005
Post Graduate Diploma - Education
Zimbabwe Open University
BSc (Hons) - Mathematics
Midlands State University
GCE ‘A’ Levels -
St Albert’s High School
GCE ‘O’ Levels -
St Albert’s High School
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