MICHAEL NDUNGU
I am an educator and a life long learner. I am an educator in the following areas: Economics, Business Studies, Integrated Humanities, Geography and Entrepreneurship. I have an extensive work experience both locally and internationally, which helps me make learning visible and use differentiation to help every student achieve the best. My experience has also allowed me to see the world through a myriad of lenses that has taught me the value of the individuals. I believe in transforming students, through dynamic cycles of inquiry, action and reflection. I enable and support students as they develop the approaches to learning they need – for both academic and personal success.
Adaptable Teacher with knack for fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments. Skilled in developing tailored lesson plans that enhance student understanding and performance. Successfully improved classroom participation and overall academic results through innovative teaching methods.
Talented Teacher with exceptional ability to establish cooperative, professional relationships with parents, staff and administration. Clear communicator who prioritises students' success, as well as their holistic development.
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Skilled Teacher with background in improving student performance. Focused on working with students, parents, colleagues and administrators alike to teach and motivate students.
Work history
An Economics and Enterprise Teacher
3 Years 2 Months- Organised school events such as sports day and concerts for student talent.
- Coordinated with special education professionals to support differently-abled pupils in classes.
- Attended professional development sessions to apply the latest teaching methodologies.
- Participated in parent-teacher meetings to discuss progress and improvement areas.
- Prepared IGCSE Economics teaching materials and lesson content regularly.
Teacher
2 Years- Maintenance of accurate records.
- Classroom teaching.
- IBDP Economics
- Entrepreneurship- Year 11 and 12
- Integrated Humanities- MYP 4
- Content development – unit and lesson planning.
- Selection and review of course material.
- Extended Essay, Personal Project and Internal Assessments supervision
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Tailored homework assignments according to individual student ability level, increased understanding of complex concepts.
- Prepared stimulating classroom displays, encouraged student creativity and interest in subject matter.
- Integrated technology into lessons to make subjects more appealing to today's tech-savvy students.
- Organised school events such as sports day or concerts showcasing student talents beyond academics.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Evaluated students using standardised criteria to determine abilities and learning needs.
- Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.
- Employed a variety of mediums to convey learning concepts.
Teacher
7 Years- Maintenance of accurate records.
- Classroom teaching;
- IBDP Economics
- IBDP Geography and Cambridge IGCSE.
- Business Studies- Cambridge IGCSE
- Integrated Humanities MYP 2 - MYP 5
- Content development – unit and lesson planning;
- Selection and review of course material;
- Extended Essay, Personal Project and Internal Assessments supervision
- Head Of Department- Individuals and Societies.
Teacher
8 Years 7 Months- Maintenance of accurate records.
- Classroom teaching:
- Geography- Cambridge IGCSE.
- Economics- Cambridge IGCSE.
- Business Studies- A-Level.
- Content development – unit and lesson planning;
- Selection and review of course material;
Skills
Education
Bachelors of Education Arts - Economics and Geography
Languages
Affiliations
- Travelling,
- Site seeing,
- Listenning to music.
Certification
Child protection training
First Aid training
References
References available upon request.
Head of School: Dr Liam Hammer
+260 766300643
head@isl.sch.zm
Secondary Principal: Silvia Nithyanathan
+260 767032926
secondaryprincipal@isl.isl.zm
IBDP Coordinator: Inonge Chifuka
+260 977835159
ibdpcoordinator@isl.sch.zm