Mercy GWERU
Special Needs Education/ English Language Teacher
Austin,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
Work History
English Teacher/Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs
Emirates Schools Establishment
Sharjah
02.2017 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
Special Needs and English Teacher
Watershed College
Marondera
01.2008 - 12.2016
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
Cultural Activities Club Leader
Watershed College
Marondera
01.2008 - 12.2016
- Provided inspiration and opportunity to students to work on individual and group activities.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Created an awareness on the importance of one's culture.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Queen Elizabeth School
Harare
01.1996 - 12.2007
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Literature in English
University of Zimbabwe
Harare Zimbabwe 01.2012 - 01.2014
Diploma - Mental Health
Alison
Alison U.K 04.2021 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts - Family Counseling
Connect Zimbabwe Open University
Harare Zimbabwe 01.2004 - 08.2005
Linguistics and Language
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe 01.1999 - 11.2000
Diploma - Education Psychology, English Language and Literature
University of Zimbabwe
01.1994 - 01.1995
Advanced Level - undefined
Jameson High School
IELTS Academic Band 7 -
British Council
Dubai UAE 09.2022 - 09.2022
Skills
Presentation Skills
Developing lesson and education plans
Evaluating performance and grading exams
Smart Board Interactive displays
Lecturing and tutoring
Microsoft Teams and e-learning strategies
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Affiliations
- Rotary Club
- Jairos Jiri for the Blind
- World Women's Association
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
Reading
Travelling
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
Licensed Special Education Teacher-
Accomplishments
- Special Education Department chairperson for 8 years.
Timeline
IELTS Academic Band 7 -
British Council
09.2022 - 09.2022
Diploma - Mental Health
Alison
04.2021 - 06.2022
English Teacher/Special Education Teacher, Moderate Needs
Emirates Schools Establishment
02.2017 - Current
Master of Arts - Literature in English
University of Zimbabwe
01.2012 - 01.2014
Special Needs and English Teacher
Watershed College
01.2008 - 12.2016
Cultural Activities Club Leader
Watershed College
01.2008 - 12.2016
Associate of Arts - Family Counseling
Connect Zimbabwe Open University
01.2004 - 08.2005
Linguistics and Language
University of Zimbabwe
01.1999 - 11.2000
English as a Second Language Teacher
Queen Elizabeth School
01.1996 - 12.2007
Diploma - Education Psychology, English Language and Literature
University of Zimbabwe
01.1994 - 01.1995
Advanced Level - undefined
Jameson High School