THOBO KEWELL NGAKAEMANG
ORAPA,Botswana
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in problem-solving, communication, and leadership. Demonstrates calm under pressure and excels in public speaking and team building. Proficient in inventory management and knowledgeable in Microsoft Teams, D6, and Ed Admin. Career goal includes leveraging resourcefulness to drive organisational success.
Customer-oriented leader with strong history of leading high-performance teams to meet or exceed objectives. Dedicated and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence. Tactical team builder with strong background in training and team development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior teacher
Boteti House Primary School
Orapa, Botswana
01.2025 - Current
- Offered individualised instruction to cater for special needs students, achieving AB pass
- Kept up-to-date records of student progress and communicated same to parents and guardians regularly, achieving 100%.
- Coordinated after-school activities, fostering student creativity and teamwork.
- Established positive classroom environment, fostering productive learner behaviour.
- Facilitated termly professional development workshops for staff members.
- Conducted regular assessments of student performance, identifying areas needing improvement.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking skills through interactive lessons.
- Assisted in school administrative duties when required by head teacher.
- Implemented behavioural management strategies to maintain classroom orderliness.
- Led parent-teacher meetings, improving communication and engagement as a member of PTA Executive.
- Served as mentor to junior teachers, promoting continuous professional growth.
- Utilised technology in teaching, engaging students effectively in learning process.
- Elevated school profile to bring in better staff, students and partnerships.
- Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
- Enforced fair and equitable disciplinary code to protect students and staff.
- Coordinated administrative operations to maintain compliance and accuracy across recordkeeping and financial areas.
Senior teacher
Livingstone House Primary School
Orapa, South Africa
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for staff members.
- Collaborated with colleagues for interdisciplinary lesson planning.
- Conducted regular assessments of student performance, identifying areas needing improvement.
- Led parent-teacher meetings, improving communication and engagement.
- Assisted in school administrative duties when required by head teacher.
- Adapted teaching methods based on data collected from ongoing assessment of pupils' understanding and progress.
- Served as mentor to junior teachers, promoting continuous professional growth.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
- Integrated technology into lessons to make subjects more appealing to today's tech-savvy students.
- Adhered strictly to syllabus guidelines whilst teaching various subjects across different grade levels.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened the pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Organised school events such as sports day or concerts showcasing student talents beyond academics.
- Utilised ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.
- Collaborated with special education professionals to cater for needs of differently-abled pupils in regular classrooms.
- Boosted students' reading comprehension with creative teaching strategies.
- Prepared stimulating classroom displays, encouraged student creativity and interest in subject matter.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
Teacher
Livingstone House Primary School
Orapa, South Africa
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Prepared stimulating classroom displays, encouraged student creativity and interest in subject matter.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened the pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.
- Adhered strictly to syllabus guidelines whilst teaching various subjects across different grade levels.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Teacher
Boteti House Primary School
Orapa, South Africa
01.2011 - 12.2018
- Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
- Prepared stimulating classroom displays, encouraged student creativity and interest in subject matter.
- Integrated technology into lessons to make subjects more appealing to today's tech-savvy students.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened the pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.
- Boosted students' reading comprehension with creative teaching strategies.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Teacher
Bathoen I House Primary School
Orapa, South Africa
02.2010 - 12.2010
- English, History
- Tailored homework assignments according to individual student ability level, increased understanding of complex concepts.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
Teacher
Livingstone House Primary School
Orapa, Botswana
01.2009 - 02.2010
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Utilised ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.
- Tailored homework assignments according to individual student ability level, increased understanding of complex concepts.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
- Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programmes.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
Education
Master of Arts - History
University of Botswana
Botswana 08.2020 - 05.2024
Bachelor Degree - Education, FET
University of Fort Hare
South Africa 01.2005 - 11.2008
Masters of Arts - History
University of Botswana
Botswana 08.2020 - 05.2024
Certificate in Computer Studies - Computer Studies and Accounting
Botswana Institute of Administration & Commerce
Botswana 08.2002 - 08.2003
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Team building
- Leadership
- Resourcefulness
- Inventory management
- Knowledge of Microsoft teams, D6 and Ed Admin
Custom
EDUCATOR
Personal Information
- Place of birth: Machaneng
- Place of birth: Republic of Botswana
- Date of birth: 11/29/82
- Gender: MALE
- Marital status: MARRIED
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Setswana
Native
Xhosa
Intermediate
Accomplishments
1. Best Performance of 100% ABC pass at Livingstone House, 2024
2. Best Performance of 100% ABC pass at Livingstone House, 2023
3. Best Performance of 100% A pass at Livingstone House, 2022.
4. Best Performance of 100% AB pass at Livingstone House, 2021.
5. Botswana Examination Council National Excellence Awards, 2021
Best Teacher, Livingstone House, 2021.
6. Botswana Examination Council National Excellence Awards Winner, 2023
7 Best PSLE results at Boteti School, 2015
8 Best PSLE Results at Boteti School, 2018
Certification
1. Swimming License Instructor
2. Certificate in coaching & Umpiring (football & softball)
3. Use of Interactive & Smart Board
4. Supervisory Skills
5. Leadership Skills
6. Drivers License
Affiliations
- Reading
- Debating
- Research
Timeline
Senior teacher
Boteti House Primary School
01.2025 - Current
Senior teacher
Livingstone House Primary School
05.2022 - 12.2024
Master of Arts - History
University of Botswana
08.2020 - 05.2024
Masters of Arts - History
University of Botswana
08.2020 - 05.2024
Teacher
Livingstone House Primary School
01.2019 - 05.2022
Teacher
Boteti House Primary School
01.2011 - 12.2018
Teacher
Bathoen I House Primary School
02.2010 - 12.2010
Teacher
Livingstone House Primary School
01.2009 - 02.2010
Bachelor Degree - Education, FET
University of Fort Hare
01.2005 - 11.2008
Certificate in Computer Studies - Computer Studies and Accounting
Botswana Institute of Administration & Commerce
08.2002 - 08.2003
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