Samuel Lungu
Lusaka,Lusaka
Summary
Proactive, high-energy individual with a proven ability to build trust and develop effective relationships. Proven record of accomplishment in Learning and development at primary and secondary schools. Effectively performs at the highest level in challenging environments. Excellent organizational skills combined with the ability to adapt to new challenges. Expertise in handling and resolution of a wide range of management issues. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with expertise in dealing with people from diverse backgrounds and in multicultural settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Academic Officer
RHODES PARK SCHOOLS GROUP
Lusaka
05.2020 - Current
- RPS Group Head Teachers, Curriculum leaders and others assigned by the Executive Management Team (EMT) report directly to the CAO, who has primary responsibility and accountability for the academic performance of all the schools under the Group
- Responsible for sustaining and improving the culture of high academic excellence across the RPS Group of schools for over 2500 students across the schools
- The CAO is also responsible for overseeing academic product formulation, development, deployment, improvements and enhancing quality to achieve premier customer services for the Rhodes Park Schools Group
- A vital member of the Group Executive Management Team and supports the Managing Director's leadership of the Group as a whole.
- This includes assisting the managing director in charting overall Group goals and strategy and supporting the wider EMT leadership team in enhancing quality of Teaching and Learning across schools
- CAO provides leadership and executes vision and academic strategic direction for RPS Group schools' curriculum development, instructional standards, assessment, scope and sequence, intervention, and school improvement initiatives
- Oversee the development of new school sites and execution of operational plans and models to the desired quality, completion targets and established budgets.
Head of Primary
TRIDENT COLLEGE SCHOOL
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Boarding Reported directly to Headmaster for the private school and taught all Key Stage 2 Cambridge subjects at Trident
- Prepared differentiated lessons, created curriculum, monitored student progress, planned, and oversaw all educational outings for the school
- Planning: Designed, planned, and implemented an information booklet for new teachers, advising teachers on teaching methods, adapting to curriculum, school events and location of teaching resources and materials
- Program Development: Collaborated with colleagues in developing and programs and policy for new teachers such as, learner profile, trip policy, marking policy, staff health policy, rewards, and sanctions policy
- Curriculum Design & Development: Instrumental in developing and implementing a working curriculum consistent with individual and group learning needs, improving on-task behaviour and acceleration of educational objectives
- Experienced to teach IPC, Cambridge, and Zambian curriculum
- Communication Skills: Set high expectations for student behaviour, maintaining standards through classroom management techniques and positive reinforcement, resulting in increased positive student behaviour and Learning, emphasizing respect for all
- Relationship Building: Improved communication among teachers through participation in team-building, promoting a positive philosophy of the school and creating a sense of community for students and staff
- Extra-Curricular: Head of House, keen to develop swimming, soccer and basketball and drive student confidence and achievement beyond the classroom environment through sporting activities
- Management of the prep school boarding house and auxiliary staff as prescribed in the health and nutrition policy, rewards and sanctions policy, procurement guidelines as well as pastoral care policy.
Teacher
NKHWAZI PRIMARY SCHOOL
Lusaka
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Program Development: Collaborated with colleagues in developing a program enabling teachers to better understand the use of educational technologies in the classroom as a precursor to the school ICT development strategy now in place
- Staff Development: Taught teachers how to recognize and understand ADD through individual sessions discussing student actions and behaviours
- Assisted teachers in developing coping mechanisms and developing behaviour modification plans for students
- Creativity: Designed lesson plans catering for student interests and diverse individual needs, dramatically improving student performance in reading and numeracy.
ICT Consultant and Network Administrator
RHODES PARK SCHOOLS
Lusaka
07.2007 - 01.2011
Education
Business Storytelling with C.C. Chapman - undefined
2023
Scrum: The Basics -
PMI
2022
Master Your Cash Flow - undefined
2022
Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365) (2018),2022 - undefined
PMI
2022
CA - undefined
2021
Agile Project Leadership, PMI - undefined
2021
Curriculum Leadership, Cambridge Assessment - undefined
2019
Curriculum Leadership - undefined
University of South Wales
2018
Social-emotional Learning - undefined
2018
Safeguarding - undefined
2017
Certificate, First Aid - undefined
St
2016
Certificate, Nutrition and Learning - undefined
Dr Shirley Kokot ILT, FQM Wellness Centre
2014
Certificate, Learning Styles - undefined
Dr Shirley Kokot ILT, FQM Wellness Centre
2014
Certificate, Introduction to SEN, Barbie Gwilliam, FQM Wellness - undefined
2014
Leone Cloppers - undefined
FQM Wellness Centre
2014
Certificate, Restorative Justice, Hugh Flynn, Trident Schools - undefined
2014
Certificate, Cambridge - undefined
Primary University of Cambridge International
2013
Certificate, Cambridge Secondary - undefined
University of Cambridge International
2013
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
The University of Zambia
AFFILIATION Registered and Licenced Teaching Council of Zambia Council of British International Schools - undefined
Cambridge Assessments - undefined
Institute of Directors (IoD)
Certificate, Identification of Barriers to Learning - undefined
Skills
- And attributes:
- Staff Development
- Programme Development
- Instructional Technology
- Strategic Communications
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Team Player
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Curriculum Design & Development
- Change Management
- Strong Management & organisation
- Performance Management
- COMPUTER & MEDIA SKILLS
- MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Software, Hardware, Security, Instructional Design, Desktop Publishing, and Educational Technology
- The webmaster is in charge of websites, print publications, video production for the school and publishing on social media
- Project Management
- Documentation skills
- Decision-Making
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Written Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Policy implementation
Accomplishments
- National Stakeholders Meeting on Institutionalization of Social Dialogue for Teachers and Development of the Comprehensive Teacher Policy for Zambia, UNICEF, 2022
- Teaching and the teaching profession in a digital world – Zambia, Roadmap towards a human-centred digital future in education, 2022
- Creating conditions for success, Cambridge Assessment, Cape Town, South Africa, 2019
- Teaching in the 21st Century- A guide to ICT Integration in the Curriculum, Educore Academy, 2018
- ISAZ Teachers Teaching Teachers Conference Inclusive Education - all for one or one for all
- Lusaka, 2018
- Educore Services Zambia Conference - Investing in People investing in the future, Solwezi, 2017
Additional Information
- AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND PROJECTS , Project Leader, Ashford Academy, 2021 Project Lead, Cost Reduction & Curriculum Augmentation in RPS, 2021 Crisis Communications and Corporate Communication Lead 2020-Present Project Manager, Technology Integration In Rhodes Park Schools, 2020 Trident Prep School, Dedicated Service Award, 2020 Most Outstanding Employee - Educore Services – Trident Schools
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Chief Academic Officer
RHODES PARK SCHOOLS GROUP
05.2020 - Current
Head of Primary
TRIDENT COLLEGE SCHOOL
01.2013 - 01.2020
Teacher
NKHWAZI PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2011 - 01.2013
ICT Consultant and Network Administrator
RHODES PARK SCHOOLS
07.2007 - 01.2011
Business Storytelling with C.C. Chapman - undefined
Scrum: The Basics -
PMI
Master Your Cash Flow - undefined
Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365) (2018),2022 - undefined
PMI
CA - undefined
Agile Project Leadership, PMI - undefined
Curriculum Leadership, Cambridge Assessment - undefined
Curriculum Leadership - undefined
University of South Wales
Social-emotional Learning - undefined
Safeguarding - undefined
Certificate, First Aid - undefined
St
Certificate, Nutrition and Learning - undefined
Dr Shirley Kokot ILT, FQM Wellness Centre
Certificate, Learning Styles - undefined
Dr Shirley Kokot ILT, FQM Wellness Centre
Certificate, Introduction to SEN, Barbie Gwilliam, FQM Wellness - undefined
Leone Cloppers - undefined
FQM Wellness Centre
Certificate, Restorative Justice, Hugh Flynn, Trident Schools - undefined
Certificate, Cambridge - undefined
Primary University of Cambridge International
Certificate, Cambridge Secondary - undefined
University of Cambridge International
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
The University of Zambia
AFFILIATION Registered and Licenced Teaching Council of Zambia Council of British International Schools - undefined
Cambridge Assessments - undefined
Institute of Directors (IoD)
Certificate, Identification of Barriers to Learning - undefined
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