Natasha Lungu
Lusaka
Summary
Organized teacher dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children.
Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Special education professional skilled in working with students by perceiving needs and supporting various functions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Steps Academy
Johannesburg, South Africa
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Primary School Class Teacher
Lazarus Project
Lusaka
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Taught all core subjects
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Primary School Teacher
Pakachele Community School
Lusaka
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia01.2017
Certificate - Computer Application Programs
Softnet Systems
Lusaka03.2016
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia12.2015
Diploma - Social Work
YWCA Vocational College
Lusaka, Zambia02.2009
Skills
- Student Counseling
- MS Office Proficiency
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- Assessment Administration
- Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Modification
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Multicultural Populations
- Special Needs Education
- Student-Centered Learning
- Plan Lessons
- Fundraising
Additional Information
References
Mr Aaron Maliki
The School Manager
Pakachele Community School
Plot 3046, Zambezi Road
Lusaka, Zambia
0968650318
Mr Anand Govender
The School Principal
Steps Academy
133 Randpark Drive
Randpark Ridge 2194
Gauteng, South Africa
office@stepsacademy.co.za
+27 010 447 9846
+27 064 591 1727
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Steps Academy
05.2019 - 11.2019
Primary School Class Teacher
Lazarus Project
09.2017 - 06.2018
Primary School Teacher
Pakachele Community School
04.2014 - 10.2016
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
University of Zambia
Certificate - Computer Application Programs
Softnet Systems
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
University of Zambia
Diploma - Social Work
YWCA Vocational College