Wisdom Harrington Kaunda
Mzuzu,Malawi
Summary
I am a dedicated biology teacher with a proven track record of making complex concepts easy to understand and engaging for about 80% of my students. My teaching style focuses on putting students at the center and creating an interactive and collaborative classroom environment. I believe in adapting my methods to match each student's unique learning style, ensuring they grasp the subject clearly and enthusiastically.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Biology, and Science Teacher
Mzuzu International Academy
Mzuzu, Malawi
05.2019 - 07.2024
- Planning, preparing and keeping schemes and records of work
- Formulating well-balanced lesson plans that richly prepare students for various assessments and the practical world
- Teaching and assisting students in meeting grade targets
- Teaching IGCSE and Key Stage 3 Science using a Moodle virtual platform: creating and uploading content and activities and marking assigned assessments
- Keeping the form tutor class records and maintaining the class register every morning
- Furnishing students, parents and the school authorities with evidence-based monthly reports
Biology and Chemistry Volunteer Teacher
Katoto Secondary School
Mzuzu, Malawi
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Prepared schemes and records of work
- Taught and assessed student’s progress
- Supervised students in study group session
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education – Biology and Chemistry
University of Livingstonia
Livingstonia Mission, Rumphi, Malawi11.2018
Diploma in Education - Science – Mathematics and Biology
Domasi College of Education
Domasi, Zomba, Malawi12.2012
Master of Science - Special Education
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI, United States of AmericaSkills
- Pedagogical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Adaptability
- Research Skills
- Reflective Practice
- Technological Proficiency
- Cultural Competence
- Advocacy Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Behavior Management
- Assessment and Evaluation Skills
References
- Professor B.C.G Kamanga, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Livingstonia, P.O. Box 112, Mzuzu, +265 888 18 40 36, dvc@unilia.ac.mw
- Mr. Moffat Mbambera, Head of Secondary School, Mzuzu International Academy, P.O. Box 20165 Luwinga, Mzuzu, +265 888 75 28 49, mmbamera@mzuzuacademy.org
Communityworks
Co-founder of Lilongwe - Mzuzu ‘BecauseWECare’ WhatsApp Group, Established an online group named 'Because WE Care' with the objective of mobilizing university graduates to collect natural disaster relief items. Encouraged the community to actively participate in this philanthropic endeavor by making contributions toward the building of a relief base for Lower Shire flood victims, in the Southern region of Malawi.
Timeline
Biology, and Science Teacher
Mzuzu International Academy
05.2019 - 07.2024
Biology and Chemistry Volunteer Teacher
Katoto Secondary School
02.2019 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Education – Biology and Chemistry
University of Livingstonia
Diploma in Education - Science – Mathematics and Biology
Domasi College of Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Andrews University
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