Mashasha Maxwell Ngonidzashe

Goal: Developing value based learning through implementing Education 5.0 to stimulate creative thinking for solving problems.

Achievements

• Taught Mathematical courses to undergraduate students.
• Increased student participation by incorporating interactive activities and group projects into lesson plans
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
• Improved university ranking by collaboratively publishing 9 articles and 2 book chapters.
• Increased Mathematics pass rate for 2 local schools through voluntary teaching.
• Served on departmental committee on Program design, accreditation and review, contributing valuable insights based on teaching experiences and expertise in mathematics.
• Participated in university committees, sharing insights and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for implementing education 5.0.
• Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to explore alternative problem-solving strategies during class discussions and exercises.
• Provided individualized support for students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, leading to significant improvements in academic performance.
• Assessed submitted class assignments, tests and practical writeups , determined grades, and reviewed work with students to boost success chance.
• Established positive classroom environment that encouraged open communication, mutual respect, and active engagement from all students.

Goal: Teaching secondary Mathematics.

Achievements:

• Implemented various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring accessibility of content for all students.
• Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
• Collaborated with colleagues to create project based learning fellow mathematics teachers on curriculum development, resulting in more cohesive and comprehensive program.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
• Increased mathematics pass rate to 88% by cultivating relationships with parents for complete support network and discussing student progress and classroom behavior.
• Improved student attitude towards Mathematics by organizing and leading extracurricular activities such as Mathematics Club and Olympiad competitions, nurturing students passion for mathematics beyond classroom setting.
• Attained 100% District Mathematics Olympiad participation for two consecutive years by engaging School heads and subject teachers.
• Improved student sporting attitude and departmental efficiency by 35% through introducing current sporting activities in rural schools.