Lawrence Manyesa
Florence,USA
Summary
Forward-thinking Instructional Leader who is knowledgeable of trends in education and always pursuing improvements to administrative processes and classroom instruction. I am a hard-working professional who is committed to achieving goals. I work under pressure and with no supervision. I am passionate about developing teachers. I am experienced in coaching and giving feedback. I am keen to learn and teach others and believe that I can make a difference in the education field. I believe in the potential of young people and that every child can achieve if they are given an opportunity. I have more than 10 years’ successful experience in school leadership with great academic achievements. Good communicator, project manager and complex problem-solver. I am known for reliability.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
St Henry Catholic School
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Executive Head
Curro Jewel City
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Overseeing high school and primary school heads
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
Mentor/Instructional Coach
Bridge Innovation
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Continuously coaching and providing feedback to 5 Public School Principals in Ekhuruleni District, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
- Monitored mentee performance consistently, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting mentorship approaches accordingly.
Research Assistant
Zimbabwe Statistics Agency
01.1997 - 12.2021
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
School Principal
Vuleka SSB High School
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Anglican Church School
- Anglican Church School
- Introduced new technology tools for enhancing classroom instruction, streamlining administrative tasks, and improving communication between stakeholders.
- Expanded extracurricular offerings to promote well-rounded student development both inside and outside the classroom.
- Implemented rigorous curriculum standards that aligned with state requirements to ensure academic excellence across all grade levels.
- Oversaw faculty hiring process ensuring highly qualified educators committed to student success were recruited and retained at the school level.
- Optimized resource allocation by analyzing budgetary needs, securing grants, and prioritizing expenditures for maximum impact on student achievement.
- Established partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and higher education institutions for mentorship opportunities and college readiness programs.
- Championed student mental health by introducing counseling services, stress-relief programs, and fostering a supportive school community.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness with comprehensive professional development programs and ongoing support.
- Collaborated with district leaders on initiatives aimed at sharing best practices and resources among schools in the region.
Presenter
Global Teachers Institute
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Topic: Classroom Makerspaces
- Managed time efficiently during presentations to cover all essential points while maintaining audience interest and avoiding information overload.
- Contributed subject matter expertise as a panelist or guest speaker at conferences or events related to my field.
- Actively sought out opportunities for professional development to stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies that could enhance my presentations.
- Conducted thorough research on presentation topics, ensuring accuracy and relevance of information shared with audiences.
Knowledge Product Reviewer
Global Teachers Institute
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Curious about Makerspace
- Using Communities of Practice to solve Classroom obstacles
Assisted
American International School
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Building a team, re-interviewing and placing staff
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Head of Network of Schools (COO)
LEAP Science and Maths Schools
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed budgets and financial forecasting to ensure fiscal responsibility and maintain profit margins.
- Facilitated regular leadership meetings to discuss progress on strategic goals, identify opportunities for improvement, and address challenges proactively.
- Negotiated key partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders for improved collaboration and resource allocation.
- Developed high-performing teams through effective hiring, training, and performance management strategies.
- Boosted operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives for long-term growth and profitability.
- Mentored employees at all levels within the organization to support their professional development goals.
- Influenced company culture by promoting core values like integrity, accountability, innovation, teamwork, and excellence throughout daily operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to optimize workflow and enhance communication channels.
Principal and English and History Teacher
LEAP Science and Maths Schools
09.2013 - 12.2017
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
Relationship Leader
LEAP Science and Maths Schools
03.2012 - 08.2013
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Trained employees on Product or Service and assigned duties.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of Number employees in Type establishment, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
Head of Languages and Humanities Department and English and History Teacher
LEAP Science and Maths Schools
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Fostered a positive classroom atmosphere encouraging open communication between peers and instructor alike.
- Tracked student progress using formative assessments, adjusting instructional methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Boosted student engagement through the incorporation of interactive activities, group projects, and hands-on experiences.
- Promoted cultural understanding and global awareness by integrating world history themes into curriculum.
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
HOD/English Teacher and History Teacher
Premier College
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
English and History Teacher
Ministry of Education
01.2002 - 12.2006
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Fostered a positive classroom atmosphere encouraging open communication between peers and instructor alike.
- Tracked student progress using formative assessments, adjusting instructional methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Boosted student engagement through the incorporation of interactive activities, group projects, and hands-on experiences.
- Maintained strong lines of communication with parents through regular progress reports and parent-teacher conferences, promoting collaboration in supporting each child''s education journey.
Education
Certificate - Unlocking Potential Through the Power of Full Engagement
North West University
PotchefstroomMaster of Education - Educational Management
Zimbabwe Open University
Harare10.2022
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Further Education and Training (English and Business Studies)
MANCOSA
Johannesburg02.2018
Non-Degree - Instructional Leadership
Instructional Leadership Institute
Cape Town12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English and Communication Studies
Zimbabwe Open University
Harare02.2007
Skills
- Ability to share organizational vision
- Ability to work with culturally diverse groups
- Ability to lead and develop others
- Coaching
- Developing children into future leaders
- Socio-academic intervention
- Using Teach Like A Champion techniques for effective classroom management
- Using Get Better Faster resources effectively to achieve great results
- Collaborative problem solving
- Problem solving
- Educational leadership
- Working with adolescents
- Critical thinking
- Perseverance
- Calmness in the face of challenges
- Using feedback for personal and professional growth
- Dedicated and results-oriented leader
- Able to communicate at all levels
Accomplishments
- Grade 12 English and History, 100% pass rate, 2014.
- Awarded a gold certificate by the Gauteng Department of Education for being an outstanding Grade 12 History teacher in Tshwane West District, 2015 (100% pass rate).
- Awarded a Gold certificate by the Gauteng Department of Education for being an outstanding grade 12 History teacher in Tshwane West District, 2016 (100% pass rate).
- Awarded a gold certificate by the Gauteng Department of Education for being an outstanding grade 12 English teacher in Tshwane West District, 2017 (100% pass rate).
- Managed to build good relations with learners and staff.
- Building trust with internal and external stakeholders.
- Building a good team that works well with clearly defined roles.
- Retaining staff.
- Improved grade 12 school results from 94% to 97% (2020) then to 98.2% (2021), Vuleka SSB High School, Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Established structures with clear roles and responsibilities among staff.
- Improved learner discipline by reviewing and implementing discipline policies in the school.
- Awarded a gold certificate and trophy for achieving the highest percentage of Bachelor passes in the district (89% Bachelor passes) in 2018 (100% pass rate).
- St Augustine's LEAP School participated in the 2018 Solar Challenge; school built a solar car that travelled from Pretoria to Cape Town.
- Requested by Tshwane West District to offer support to Modiri High school in Ga-Rankuwa and Soshanguve East High School in Soshanguve to improve their grade 12 scores.
- Awarded a gold certificate by the Gauteng Department of Education for having the highest percentage of Bachelor passes in the district (79% Bachelor passes) in 2017 (100% pass rate).
- 2016, my school achieved outstanding performance certificates in Maths, Science, Life Sciences, Accounting, Business Studies, English, Setswana, Life Orientation and History.
- Awarded a gold certificate by the Gauteng Department of Education for achieving a 100% grade 12 pass rate in 2016.
- Awarded a gold certificate by the Gauteng Department of Education for being a top performing school in the district, 2016.
- Awarded a gold certificate by the Gauteng Department of Education for being the most improved school in the district, 2016.
- Increased learner enrolment in the school.
- Managed to coordinate a partnership between LEAP Ga-Rankuwa and St Alban's College and St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls.
- Great improvement of learning conditions and quality teaching at St Augustine's LEAP school seen in the physical growth of the school and the academic, emotional, spiritual, and social growth of the learners.
- Achieved collaboration and teamwork from teachers.
- Managed to build relationships between the school, community, parents, funders, and other stakeholders.
- Got licensed by the Bishop of Pretoria to be a headmaster at LEAP Ga-Rankuwa.
- 2015, produced first matric results at LEAP Ga-Rankuwa with a 88% pass rate and awarded a certificate by the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) for being a top performing school in the cluster.
- 2013 managed to establish a working relationship between the Anglican Diocese of Pretoria and the LEAP Science and Maths School in Ga-Rankuwa after there were challenges in the partnership between the two institutions.
- Coached and mentored school leaders.
- Managed to lead a culturally diverse team of more than 200 employees successfully.
- Established functional school leadership teams (LEAP Science and Maths Schools).
- Established and maintained relationships with local and international partners.
- Created leadership opportunities for employees.
- Managed alignment across the LEAP Schools.
- Cost effective budget, using the post provisioning model for all LEAP schools successfully thereby retaining sustainability for the network of schools.
- Improved grade 12 scores across the LEAP Schools.
Affiliations
- South African Council for Educators (SACE), 01/01/11
- Anglican Board of Education of Southern Africa, 01/01/13, 12/31/23
- Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA), 01/01/12, 12/31/23
- South African Extra-Ordinary Schools Coalition (SAESC), 01/01/12, 12/31/20
- Instructional Leadership Institute (ILI), 01/01/16, 12/31/21
- Round Square, 01/01/12, 12/31/14
- Circle of Excellence, 01/01/16, 12/31/17
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/01/77
- Gender: Male
References
- Josh Zoia, Regional Director, Middle East and Africa, One World Network of Schools, jzoia@oneworldnos.org, +1(917) 243-3280
- Clifford A Sykes, Education Coordinator, 9sunkaru@gmail.com, +1(810) 268-7606 / +1(810) 787-2200
- Karen Kirsch Page, Senior Director of Professional Development at the Centre for Technology and School Change, Columbia University, Founder/Director EdTech Global Africa, Kkp2108@tc.columbia.com, +1(415) 518-1176
Certification
1. Kentucky Professional Certificate for Teaching English, Grades 8 Through 12.
2. Kentuck Professional Certificate for Middle Grades English And Communications, Grades 5-9.
3. Kentucky Professional Certificate for Instructional Leadership - Principal, All Grades, Level 2.
Timeline
Teacher
St Henry Catholic School
08.2024 - Current
Executive Head
Curro Jewel City
01.2023 - 04.2024
School Principal
Vuleka SSB High School
01.2020 - 12.2022
Mentor/Instructional Coach
Bridge Innovation
01.2019 - 12.2022
Presenter
Global Teachers Institute
01.2019 - 12.2019
Knowledge Product Reviewer
Global Teachers Institute
01.2019 - 12.2019
Assisted
American International School
01.2019 - 12.2019
Head of Network of Schools (COO)
LEAP Science and Maths Schools
01.2018 - 12.2019
Principal and English and History Teacher
LEAP Science and Maths Schools
09.2013 - 12.2017
Relationship Leader
LEAP Science and Maths Schools
03.2012 - 08.2013
Head of Languages and Humanities Department and English and History Teacher
LEAP Science and Maths Schools
01.2012 - 08.2013
HOD/English Teacher and History Teacher
Premier College
01.2007 - 12.2011
English and History Teacher
Ministry of Education
01.2002 - 12.2006
Research Assistant
Zimbabwe Statistics Agency
01.1997 - 12.2021
Certificate - Unlocking Potential Through the Power of Full Engagement
North West University
Master of Education - Educational Management
Zimbabwe Open University
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Further Education and Training (English and Business Studies)
MANCOSA
Non-Degree - Instructional Leadership
Instructional Leadership Institute
Bachelor of Arts - English and Communication Studies
Zimbabwe Open University
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