Esther Vandwani
Reading,England
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong global perspective and expertise in curriculum development. Offering strong enthusiasm for teaching with solid foundation in geography. Knowledgeable about engaging students through interactive lessons and fostering positive learning environment. Ready to use and develop communication, organisation, and classroom management skills in this Geography teacher role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Geography Teacher
The Palmer Catholic Academy
London
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Teaching Geography KS3, KS4 classes
- Distributing course materials and additional reading sources to students, enabling learner self-study and revision
- Maintaining records with updated information to track student performance
- Supporting curriculum reviews and improvements by producing and analyzing student performance reports
- Determining learning progress and shortcomings by assessing students' work
- Year 11 form tutor, giving pastoral support to tutees as well as guiding and monitoring their behaviour and attendance
Geography and BTech Travel and Tourism Teacher
Blessed Hugh Farringdon Catholic School
Reading, United Kingdom
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Teaching Geography KS3, KS4 classes
- Teaching Year 12 BTech Travel and Tourism
- Helped special needs students to understand subject matter by offering individualized instruction, tutorials or remedial classes
- Distributed course materials and additional reading sources to students, enabling learner self-study and revision
- Maintained records with updated information to track student performance
- Supported curriculum reviews and improvements by producing and analyzing student performance reports
- Determined learning progress and shortcomings by assessing students' work
- Identified depleted educational resources, requisitioned resupply and controlled usage to minimize waste
Geography Teacher, Head of Department
Calvin Combined School
Burgersfort
01.2014 - 08.2023
- All aspects of leading and managing Geography Department and curricular provision.
- Teaching Geography grade 10, 11 and 12 classes, and Grades 9 Social Sciences
- Member of School Assessment Integrity Committee
- Offered learning support and guidance to students in both group and one-to-one settings to provide opportunities for improvement
- Managed classroom discipline and positive environment by working with administrators on behavioural issues
- Utilized communication skills to teach complex mapping concepts, providing individualized support to pupils requiring additional guidance
- Coordinated real-world experience opportunities for students through extracurricular activities and cultural excursions
- Coordinated routine parent meetings to discuss academic progress, exam results and development opportunities
- Health and safety representative
- Attended professional development workshops to stay abreast of new teaching methods.
Geography Teacher, Classroom teacher
Darangwa Secondary School
Zimbabwe
01.2009 - 12.2013
- All aspects of leading and managing Humanities Department and Geography curricular provision
- Teaching form 1 to form 4 Geography classes.
- Tailored teaching strategies, meeting individual student needs.
- Utilised diverse resources in lessons, enriching students' learning experience.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education - Geography and Social Sciences
University of South Africa
South Africa 01.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Geography and Social Sciences
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe 08.2005 - 10.2008
A' Level - Geography, Religious Education and Shona
St Anne's Goto High School
South Africa 01.2003 - 12.2004
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Global perspective
- Curriculum Development
- Interactive Learning
- One-on-one mentoring
- First aid
- Classroom management
- Physical geography knowledge
- Multicultural education approach
Personal Information
- Age: 37
- Place of birth: Zimbabwe
- Title: Geography Teacher
- Date of birth: 09/19/86
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
Custom
- Watching sports
- Fitness training
- Reading
- Watching current affairs
Affiliations
- Watching and following up on current affairs.
- Reading
- nature walks
Accomplishments
I was awarded certificates for the best NSC matric results at Calvin combined schools.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Geography Teacher
The Palmer Catholic Academy
09.2024 - 03.2025
Geography and BTech Travel and Tourism Teacher
Blessed Hugh Farringdon Catholic School
09.2023 - 08.2024
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education - Geography and Social Sciences
University of South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2020
Geography Teacher, Head of Department
Calvin Combined School
01.2014 - 08.2023
Geography Teacher, Classroom teacher
Darangwa Secondary School
01.2009 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Geography and Social Sciences
University of Zimbabwe
08.2005 - 10.2008
A' Level - Geography, Religious Education and Shona
St Anne's Goto High School
01.2003 - 12.2004
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