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Thandie Matthews
Senior Lecturer II
Milton Keynes ,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Self driven, hardworking and goal oriented individual who is always willing to learn.i am very inquisitive and able to adapt to new environments easily.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Lecturer II ( English)
Ministry Of Education, Botswana
Molepolole , Botswana
06.2021 - Current
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Conducted Type research with in-person and remote collaborators and presented results in scholarly publications to further enhance knowledge.
- Supported graduate students in obtaining doctoral degrees by advising on study plans, doctoral dissertations and career goals.
- Coordinated Type department curriculum to create well-rounded program that satisfied predetermined requirements.
- Managed undergraduate and graduate internship programs to enable participants to gain exposure to Type discipline.
- Employed advanced knowledge of Area of study to teach challenging high-level courses to graduate students.
- Organized Type symposia and skillfully managed event logistics to present engaging, informative programs.
- Oversaw graduate student projects and advised on focus, methodology and report generation to meet preset standards.
- Authored well-regarded Area of study textbook to present credible information to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
Assistant Lecturer - Lecturer II (Communication Sk
Ministry Of Education ( Botswana Government)
Gaborone , Botswana
06.2011 - 05.2021
- Performed various general administrative tasks such as filing, recordkeeping and taking phone messages.
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further programs or employment.
- Sat in on Number Type weekly lectures to absorb material and learn from lecturer.
- Supported positive image of university by being responsive and promptly responding to requests and inquiries.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings and contributed to curriculum review.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma In Education - English And Setswana
University of Botswana
Gaborone,Botswana 08.2009 - 10.2010
Bachelor Of Arts - English, African Languages And Literature
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana 08.2005 - 10.2010
Interests
Timeline
Senior Lecturer II ( English)
Ministry Of Education, Botswana
06.2021 - Current
Assistant Lecturer - Lecturer II (Communication Sk
Ministry Of Education ( Botswana Government)
06.2011 - 05.2021
Post Graduate Diploma In Education - English And Setswana
University of Botswana
08.2009 - 10.2010
Bachelor Of Arts - English, African Languages And Literature
University of Botswana
08.2005 - 10.2010
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