OSWALD MEKI MATIZA
BULAWAYO
Summary
Seasoned Lecturer with significant contribution in the field of academia. Possess deep understanding of subject matter, effective lesson planning abilities and strong communication skills. Have successfully delivered engaging lectures, supervised research projects while maintaining high student satisfaction rates. Demonstrated strong leadership qualities through active participation in faculty committees and curriculum development initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Lecturer
Madziwa Teachers College
Shamva
05.2021 - Current
- Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
- Developed lectures to accommodate for different learning styles, maximizing students' comprehension.
- Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
- Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
- Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
- Assigned grades based upon student performance in class assignments and exams.
- Supervised and mentored students on research projects, guiding them through research methodology and academic writing best practices.
- Participated in continuing development and training to bolster professional teaching skills.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to promote positive and welcoming learning environment.
Lecturer: Part-time (Human Anatomy and Physiology)
Bindura University of Science Education
Bindura
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed lectures to accommodate for different learning styles, maximizing students' comprehension.
- Designed and delivered engaging lectures to undergraduate students, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
- Developed comprehensive course materials, including syllabi, lectures, and assessments, tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
- Evaluated student progress, delivering feedback for individual improvement.
Teacher
Kariba Heights Primary School
Kariba
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Utilized technology to enhance instruction.
Physical Education Teacher
Mamvuramachena Primary School
Kariba
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Created lesson plans that focus on developing physical literacy skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching.
- Organized field trips related to physical education topics such as outdoor recreation or nutrition awareness.
- Encouraged positive behavior by creating an inclusive environment where all students felt safe and respected.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities related to current trends in health and wellness.
- Planned class activities that were both educational and fun for all participants involved.
- Collaborated with school administrators to develop strategies for improving physical education programs across grade levels.
- Instructed classes on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety while participating in physical activities.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Science
Bindura University of Science Education
Bindura10-2023
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science And Coaching
National University of Science And Technology
Bulawayo11-2019
Diploma - Primary Education
United College of Education
Bulawayo08-2014
Certificate - Ordinary Level
Chemhondoro High School
Murehwa11-2003
Ph.D. - Sports Science
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South AfricaSkills
- Faculty meeting participation
- Course instruction
- Learning management interfaces
- Lecture development
- Differentiated instruction
- Student counseling
- Curriculum creation
- Collaboration
- Student records management
- Online lectures
- Remote lecturing
- Student needs assessment
- Research and writing
- Online content delivery
- Student performance evaluation
- Academic research
- Subject expertise
Certification
- Madziwa Teachers College Physical Education, Sport and Team Building - Outward Bound Zimbabwe: April 2024
- Level One Anthropometrist - National University of Science and Technology: August 2023.
- Level 1 Handball Coaching - Zimbabwe Handball Federation: October 2022.
- Level 1 Sports Marketing, Sponsorship, and Resource Mobilization - Dronisport Institute: August 2021.
- Sport Management - Dronisport Institute: August 2021.
- Generic Sport Coaching and Life Skill Theory - Dronisport Institute: July 2021.
- I studied the Online Teaching Course for Educators at the National University of Science and Technology in June 2020.
Languages
Shona
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
- Deputy Sports Director, Madziwa Teachers College: 2022 to date.
- Head of Physical Education and Sport Subject - Madziwa Teachers College: 2022 to date.
- Handball Coach - Madziwa Teachers College: 2022 to date
References
Professor Andrew Green
University of Johannesburg
Faculty of Heath Sciences
Timeline
Lecturer: Part-time (Human Anatomy and Physiology)
Bindura University of Science Education
08.2023 - 01.2024
Physical Education Lecturer
Madziwa Teachers College
05.2021 - Current
Teacher
Kariba Heights Primary School
01.2021 - 04.2021
Physical Education Teacher
Mamvuramachena Primary School
01.2015 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Sports Science
Bindura University of Science Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science And Coaching
National University of Science And Technology
Diploma - Primary Education
United College of Education
Certificate - Ordinary Level
Chemhondoro High School
Ph.D. - Sports Science
University of Johannesburg
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