Tamisa Hunzwi
Harare
Summary
A fun-loving and dedicated Grade Two teacher with a focus on nurturing children between the ages of 6 - 8. I am devoted to creating impactful educational experiences and encouraging individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and maintaining positive and exemplary behaviour. Consistently reliable and committed to building strong interpersonal relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 2 Teacher
Hartmann House
01.2018 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance pupil comprehension, participation, and attainment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promotes respect, collaboration, academic, and social growth.
- Built positive relationships with parents, guardians, and peers and the HOD to help support pupil development and address individual concerns.
- Pursued and attended Cambridge, Keller Education and Jolly Phonics Professional Development seminars and workshops to maintain certification and extend my skills.
- Served as a mentor teacher for student teachers, offering guidance and support.
- Attended and helped organise the Infants' Department sporting fixtures and cultural performances to offer support and to encourage extracurricular activities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening, through various games.
Assistant Teacher
June Coleman - Diagnostic Centre
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided and facilitated one-on-one and small group instruction, addressing diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in assessing pupils' progress and provided feedback to the teacher and parents.
- Assisted with preparation of teaching materials and resources, streamlining lesson execution.
Education
Certificate - Educational Leadership
Gateway Christian Training College
Harare04-2026
Certificate - Jolly Grammar
CPD College
Ireland10-2023
Certificate - Jolly Phonics
CPD College
Ireland07-2022
Diploma - Education
Gateway Christian Training College
Harare12-2015
Skills
- Teamwork, collaboration and relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Classroom organisation and management
- Individualised and differentiated learning support
- Cultural awareness
- Emotionally Intelligent
- Reliable
- Patient and Persistent
- Self-motivated
Affiliations
- JCI City Zimbabwe Prospective Member
- Stand-in Chairperson for the Family Apostolate at Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church
Hobbies
- Sky-diving
- Going to the gym
- Listening to music
- Currently learning Portuguese
- Meditating
- Creating social gatherings
Timeline
Grade 2 Teacher
Hartmann House
01.2018 - Current
Assistant Teacher
June Coleman - Diagnostic Centre
09.2016 - 12.2017
Certificate - Educational Leadership
Gateway Christian Training College
Certificate - Jolly Grammar
CPD College
Certificate - Jolly Phonics
CPD College
Diploma - Education
Gateway Christian Training College