Siyamthanda Sitshinga
Proffessional Educator And Subject Specialist
Johannesburg
Summary
Education professional with strong commitment to fostering academic growth and student development. Adept at designing and implementing curricula that meet diverse learning needs while promoting collaborative classroom environment. Known for reliability and adaptability, with focus on team collaboration and achieving educational goals through effective classroom management and communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
English/ ESL/ Music Educator
Chien Kung Senior High School
09.2025 - Current
- Grades taught: 7, 10 and 12
- Subjects taught: English Language and Music
- Planning, preparing and delivering lessons
- Encouraging student participation in lessons and in other school-related activities
- Supporting the leadership team to implement the school’s development plan
- Assessing and reporting on students behaviour
- Delivering differentiated teaching methods to accomodates special need leaners (LSEN)
- Classroom management
- Ensuring the highest standard of quality and applying the most up-to-date teaching methods
Debate and Public Speaking Instructor
Phulong Secondary School
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Teaching students debate skills, including research, argumentation, public speaking, critical thinking and effective communication skills
- Fostering a positive learning environment and ensuring student safety and adherence to school policies
- Conducting practice sessions, both individually and in teams to refine students’ skills and develop effective debate strategies
- Providing guidance, encouragement and support to students, helping them to overcome challenges and reach their full potential
- Achievement: Won second place at the Gauteng Provincial Debate and Public Speaking competition
Educator
Phulong Secondary School
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Grades taught: 10-12
- Subjects taught: Consumer Studies and Tourism
- Planning, preparing and delivering lessons
- Marking and analyzing of results
- Encouraging student participation in lessons and in other school-related activities
- Supporting the leadership team to implement the school’s development plan
- Assessing and reporting on student behaviour
- Organizing school activities (trips, events, etc)
- Classroom management
- Ensuring the highest standard of quality and applying the most up-to-date teaching methods
- Achievement: Managed to get 100% subject pass percentage in the final Matric results in my first year of teaching matrics Consumer Studies
Netball Coach
Benoni High School
01.2018 - 07.2024
- Planning and delivering engaging sessions
- Focusing on player development and ensuring a positive and supportive team environment while also demonstrating a strong understanding of netball rules and strategies
Educator
Benoni High School
01.2018 - 07.2023
- Grades taught: 8-11
- Subjects taught: Consumer Studies, Tourism and Economics and Management Sciences
- Planning, preparing and delivering lessons
- Marking and analyzing results
- Encouraging student participation in lessons and in other school-related activities
- Supporting the leadership team to implement the school’s development plan
- Assessing and reporting on student behaviour
- Organizing school activities (trips, events etc)
- Classroom management
- Ensuring the highest standard of quality and applying the most up-to-date teaching methods
Student Teacher
Benoni High School
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Engaging students in learning content_ English, Consumer Studies and Economics and Management Sciences
- Planning and preparation of lesson plans
Education
Batchelor Of Education: Honours Degree -
University of Witwatersrand
07-2022
Post Graduate Certificate In Education - undefined
University of South Africa
05-2018
Btech: Hospitality Management - undefined
Tswane University of Technology
10-2017
Skills
Effective communication skills
Assessment and evaluation
Classroom management
Creative
Computer Literate
Organized
Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
English/ ESL/ Music Educator
Chien Kung Senior High School
09.2025 - Current
Debate and Public Speaking Instructor
Phulong Secondary School
08.2024 - 09.2025
Educator
Phulong Secondary School
08.2023 - 08.2025
Netball Coach
Benoni High School
01.2018 - 07.2024
Educator
Benoni High School
01.2018 - 07.2023
Student Teacher
Benoni High School
04.2017 - 10.2017
Post Graduate Certificate In Education - undefined
University of South Africa
Btech: Hospitality Management - undefined
Tswane University of Technology
Batchelor Of Education: Honours Degree -
University of Witwatersrand