Basetsana Mothoka
Serowe,CE
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - Special Needs (Intellectual Disability)
Ministry Of Education And Skills Development, BW
11.2021 - Current
- Supported students by mentoring them on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Collaborated with other teachers and different stakeholders including parents to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students and the community at large.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Implemented the curriculum for learners with intellectual disabilities through the employment of several interventions, teaching, and learning strategies to accommodate all diverse learners within the learning environment.
- Planning and execution of pre-vocational projects to enhance the acquisition of skills and knowledge for learner's transition to independent and community living.
Special Needs Coordinating Officer
Ministry Of Youth Empowerment, Sports And Culture
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Provision of teaching and learning interventions and strategies for learners with special needs within the classroom.
- Mentored students and helped them develop their skills, accept their differences, and advance in their careers.
- Gathered, organized, and input student information into the Malepa database.
- Sensitized general education class teachers on disability education and how to overcome barriers faced by learners with special needs in the classroom.
Research Assistant- Student Exchange Program, UB
Collaboration With University Of Central Florida
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Mentored students on exchange programs in promoting professional growth, cultural understanding, and skill development within different communities in Botswana.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring the timely completion of tasks by students while maintaining high-quality output in knowledge and skills acquisition throughout the process.
- Streamlined data management processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in research findings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
Industrial Trainee (attachment)
University Of Botswana ; Ministry Of Education
05.2017 - 07.2017
Industrial Trainee (Attachment)
University Of Botswana ; Ministry Of Education
05.2016 - 07.2016
Education
Bachelor of Education in Special Education - Education of Learners With Intellectual Disability
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana10.2018
Skills
- Teamwork, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural environment
- Performance Assessments
- Commitment to continuous learning with a willingness to keep abreast of new developments within the faculty
- Fluent in English
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Sports - Volleball
University of Botswana Girls Volleyball Team Captain; August 2016 to August 2018
Timeline
Teacher - Special Needs (Intellectual Disability)
Ministry Of Education And Skills Development, BW
11.2021 - Current
Special Needs Coordinating Officer
Ministry Of Youth Empowerment, Sports And Culture
03.2019 - 06.2020
Research Assistant- Student Exchange Program, UB
Collaboration With University Of Central Florida
06.2018 - 07.2018
Industrial Trainee (attachment)
University Of Botswana ; Ministry Of Education
05.2017 - 07.2017
Industrial Trainee (Attachment)
University Of Botswana ; Ministry Of Education
05.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Education in Special Education - Education of Learners With Intellectual Disability
University of Botswana
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