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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Tapuwa Loice Mudede

Tapuwa Loice Mudede

HARARE

Summary

An organized professional with proven teaching skills, possess a strong track record in teaching effectively. Ability to be a team player and resolve problems and conflicts professionally. Have the ability to communicate complex information in a simple and entertaining manner. Looking to contribute knowledge and skills in a school that offers a genuine opportunity for career progression.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursery Manager

Spring Dew Early Learning Center
08.2023 - Current
  • Developing and implementing curriculum and activities to stimulate children’s intellectual, physical, and social growth including Special Education Needs and Disabilities
  • Ensuring a safe and healthy environment for children and staff
  • Recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising nursery staff
  • Managing budgets and ensuring resources and supplies are of high quality and stocked
  • Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and maintaining records of inspections, licensing, and necessary permits
  • Communicating with parents and caregivers about their children’s progress and behavior
  • Organizing and hosting events for children and their families
  • Handling parent complaints or concerns with professionalism and care
  • Continually evaluating and improving nursery programs and staff performance

Teacher

Little Sprouts Early Learning Center
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Initiate basic skills learning of colour, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills;
  • Assisting class of 25 students remotely using e-learning facilities;
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order;
  • organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips;
  • Provide variety of materials and resources for children,
  • Observe and evaluate children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health;
  • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs.

Teacher

Blooming Buds Nursery
11.2019 - 11.2020

· Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies

· Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children

· Develop and maintain positive relationships with the parents and other staff.

· Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments

· Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)

· Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem

· Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Teacher & Head of Department Humanities

Zimunya High School
01.2017 - 10.2019
  • · Assisted in the development of school-based curriculum that holds interest and encourages high learner participation and engagement and ensure implementation.
  • · Coordinated resource mobilization, recording and distribution of such among the department staff.
  • · Monitored and supervised lesson delivery, documentation and disciplinary activities in the department.
  • ·Represented the department and made presentations to senior school management through reports and other activities.
  • ·Chaired departmental meetings and outlining the departmental vision and reviews of reports presented by subordinates.
  • Planned and delivered History and Geography lessons.
  • Achieved over 90 % pass rate during my tenureship as Head of Department
  • Won best History and Cultural exhibition in the Province for 2 consecutive years
  • Assess the performance of all the children and giving feedback to the parents.
  • Employed a differentiated approach to teaching in a varied ability student environment.

Teacher

Ministry Of Education
01.2011 - 04.2017
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Alison
Online
04.2023

Master of Education - Leadership Management Development

Africa University
Zimbabwe
06.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Africa University
Zimbabwe
06.2011

Skills

  • Safety awareness
  • Excellent teaching skills
  • An ability to follow rules and procedures
  • Teamwork
  • Remaining calm under stressful situations
  • Reliability, flexibility and adaptability
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Organization and attention to detail skills

Certification

· Characteristics of effective Teaching (2020)

· Speech Language and Communication (2020)

· Equality and Inclusion in Early Years Settings (2020)

· Getting to Grips with EYFS (2020)

· Improving Childrens’ Language (2020)

· Setting up your Child (2020)

· Understand and Address (2020)

· Effective Transition (2020)

· Being Safe Effective First Aid (2020)

Timeline

Nursery Manager

Spring Dew Early Learning Center
08.2023 - Current

Teacher

Little Sprouts Early Learning Center
01.2021 - 07.2023

Teacher

Blooming Buds Nursery
11.2019 - 11.2020

Teacher & Head of Department Humanities

Zimunya High School
01.2017 - 10.2019

Teacher

Ministry Of Education
01.2011 - 04.2017

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Alison

Master of Education - Leadership Management Development

Africa University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Africa University

· Characteristics of effective Teaching (2020)

· Speech Language and Communication (2020)

· Equality and Inclusion in Early Years Settings (2020)

· Getting to Grips with EYFS (2020)

· Improving Childrens’ Language (2020)

· Setting up your Child (2020)

· Understand and Address (2020)

· Effective Transition (2020)

· Being Safe Effective First Aid (2020)

Tapuwa Loice Mudede