Tafadzwa Mafukidze
DERBY,UK
Summary
Seasoned geography teacher with 10+ years in education and 4 years as an examiner. IT proficiency supports innovative teaching methods and enhances student learning experiences. Established history of curriculum development and effective student assessment. Focused on promoting critical thinking and geographical awareness among students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Geography Teacher
Noel Baker Academy
03.2025 - 08.2025
- -Deliver engaging, comprehensive, and dynamic Geography lessons to students across various grade levels, ensuring alignment with the GCSE standards.
- -Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and schemes of work that cater to diverse learning needs and abilities.
- -Incorporate a variety of teaching methods, including hands-on activities, group work, and technology, to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- -Prepare students for internal and external assessments by providing structured revision strategies and continuous support.
- -Foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of geographical concepts, processes, and case studies.
Geography Teacher
Heaven of Peace Academy
08.2024 - 03.2025
- -Planned and taught Geography lessons aligned with national curriculum standards, using varied instructional strategies to engage diverse learners.
- -Developed assessments, graded assignments, and provided constructive feedback to enhance student understanding and academic growth.
- -Established and maintained a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- -Created and adapted educational materials, including visual aids, maps, GIS resources, and case studies, to support lesson objectives.
- -Monitored student progress through data analysis and provided timely updates to students, parents, and school administration.
Geography teacher and Global perspectives teacher (Head of Department)
GGA Academy
09.2021 - 08.2023
- -Familiarity with and adherence to Academy policies, including Safeguarding, Diversity, Curriculum, Teaching & Learning and Discipline Policies
- -The detailed knowledge and understanding of the Programs of Study and Assessment Criteria for all classes for whom you have responsibility
- -An awareness of the general requirements and standards of work required by your classes
- -Use of prior attainment and targets for planning for each student in each class for which you are responsible, and the ongoing recording of performance against these measures
- -The effective teaching, setting, assessment and marking of appropriate classwork and homework in line with the programs of Study provided by your Subject Leader.
Geography Teacher Middle school (grade 7-9)
KALIBU ACADEMY
Blantyre
06.2016 - 08.2023
- -To plan and teach sequences of lessons which incorporate an appropriate range and depth of subject knowledge in line with statutory requirements
- -To understand the responsibility required under the SEND Code of Practice and to seek advice from SEND Coordinator when appropriate.
- -To employ a variety of marking, monitoring and assessment strategies to inform planning, develop learning and evaluate students’ progress.
- -To provide constructive feedback to help students reflect upon and improve their work.
- -To make effective and regular use of the school’s assessment criteria and reporting procedures
Geography teacher and Mathematics
DENMAK TRAINING SERVICES
Harare
02.2013 - 05.2016
- Encourage high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in student progress
- Contribute to the effective and efficient running of the School
Education
BSC degree - Geography and Geology
University of Zimbabwe
01.2008 - 01.2013
UK QTS - Geography
University of Sunderland
Sunderland 10.2024 - 12.2024
PGDE - Geography
Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University
Zimbabwe 01.2021 - 09.2023
Certificate - teaching students with disabilities
UNICAF
01.2022 - 12.2022
Skills
- Communication
- Creativity
- IT proficiency
- Collaboration
- Special needs adaptation
Certification
- Cambridge Professional development courses for IGCSE and A level syllabus 2022
- GSCE and IGCSE Examiner training certificates
- FIDE Chess Instructor certificate
References
- Jemmy, Drake, Deputy H teacher, jamiedrake@noelbakeracademy.co.uk, Noel Baker Academy
- Richard, Kaongo, Academic Principal, rkaondo@hopac.sc.tz, Haven of Peace Academy
- Albert, Kagange, akagande@ggacademy.mw, GG Academy
Accomplishments
- 100% pass rate with 1 student in 2017
- Best quality results for Geography IGCSE may/June 2019 at KALIBU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL with 94 % (A
- -C) total of 74 candidates and 100 % PASS RATE (A-D)
- 100% pass rate A level results (A-E) may/June 2019 with a total of 5 candidates.
- 100% pass rate (A-E) oct/nov 2020 with 8 candidates via online school
- 96% pass rate (A
- -C) may June 2023 total of 35 Candidates
- Successfully coached a student chess who became Malawi Junior male sports person of the year the link is below https://www.nyasatimes.com/malawi-sport-awards-junior-sportsperson-blessings-kamanga-performs-exceptionally-well-in-igcse/
Timeline
Geography Teacher
Noel Baker Academy
03.2025 - 08.2025
UK QTS - Geography
University of Sunderland
10.2024 - 12.2024
Geography Teacher
Heaven of Peace Academy
08.2024 - 03.2025
Certificate - teaching students with disabilities
UNICAF
01.2022 - 12.2022
Geography teacher and Global perspectives teacher (Head of Department)
GGA Academy
09.2021 - 08.2023
PGDE - Geography
Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University
01.2021 - 09.2023
Geography Teacher Middle school (grade 7-9)
KALIBU ACADEMY
06.2016 - 08.2023
Geography teacher and Mathematics
DENMAK TRAINING SERVICES
02.2013 - 05.2016
BSC degree - Geography and Geology
University of Zimbabwe
01.2008 - 01.2013
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