Jacqueline Sakala
Harare
Summary
Professional and passionate Biology educator with nine years’ experience of teaching secondary level learners with commitment to maintain high standards of science education with emphasis on experimental skills. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Remarkable track record of excellence, having managed the Natural Science department and consistently surpassing strategic objectives. I am well experienced in developing any curriculum as well and skilled in adapting to student’s diverse learning styles. For the past nine years managed to maintain a 100 % pass rate in all examinations by providing students with necessary tools to archive academic goals.Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
A Level Biology, O’ level Biology /Science teacher
St Paul’s Musami High School
01.2015 - 12.2024
- Coordinated collaborative efforts to design activities and found resources that helped students prepare for their examinations
- Monitored students’ progress and instituted mitigation
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Created engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis on improving students' written, verbal and scientific skills
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Planning and delivering purposeful and productive lessons for Cambridge IGCSE classes and Zimsec O level and A level classes
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained a 100 % pass rate for Advanced Level Biology examinations for five years
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Conducted successful online lessons using Google classroom during COVID era
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Demonstrating safety, best practices to pupils on how to properly use, care, and handle laboratory equipment
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Jets and Toastmasters clubs’ coordinator
- Designing and implementing performance management and development process for all natural science educators and lab technician
- Implementing excellent management practices as described by college policy
- Accountable for whole performance of the Natural Science department
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Education -
Africa University
Mutare, Zimbabwe12.2020
BSc. Honours degree - Applied Biology and Biochemistry
NUST
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe12.2014
Advanced level passes - Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry
St. Columba's High School
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe12.2009
Ordinary level - 10 O’ level passes including Maths, English and Biology
St. Columba's High School
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe12.2007
Skills
- Experimental design and learning
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Student centered teaching techniques
- Purposeful lesson planning expert
- Good ICT skills
- Audio-visual and implementation
- Good Classroom management
- Creative and Resourceful
- Critical thinking
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
Languages
English
Timeline
A Level Biology, O’ level Biology /Science teacher
St Paul’s Musami High School
01.2015 - 12.2024
Post Graduate Diploma in Education -
Africa University
BSc. Honours degree - Applied Biology and Biochemistry
NUST
Advanced level passes - Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry
St. Columba's High School
Ordinary level - 10 O’ level passes including Maths, English and Biology
St. Columba's High School
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