James Phinias
Dar es Salaam
Summary
I aspire to contribute meaningfully to the growth of children’s education by utilizing my teaching, facilitation, and training skills. My goal is to create a positive and engaging learning environment that promotes literacy, critical thinking, and social development among children. I also aim to support institutions that value creativity, innovation, and lifelong learning, while further strengthening my professional skills in leadership, curriculum design, and mentorship.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Teacher
World Share Tanzania – Child Centre
02.2021 - Current
- Lead and supervise all child centre activities and programs, ensuring safety and effective learning outcomes; Prepare lesson plans, implement curriculum, and adapt teaching methods to meet individual children’s needs; Teach literacy, Swahili, reading comprehension, social skills, hygiene, and environmental education; Conduct monitoring and evaluation of children’s academic and social progress; Manage attendance, resources, and budgeting; Facilitate extracurricular activities; Collaborate with parents and community leaders to reintegrate dropout children into formal schools; Key Achievement: Established a structured literacy program improving reading fluency and confidence.
Full-time Teacher
Great Vision Nursery & Primary School
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Taught Kiswahili, Social Studies, Hygiene & Environment, and Geography; Prepared schemes of work, lesson plans, and teaching aids; Organized debates and extracurricular activities; Guided and counselled pupils; Conducted continuous assessment; Key Achievement: Increased student engagement in Social Studies, leading to better exam performance.
Teacher
Zawadi Secondary School
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Taught History and Geography; Designed lesson materials, assignments, and assessments; Provided academic and personal guidance; Collaborated with teachers to improve literacy; Key Achievement: Initiated a reading program enhancing comprehension and expression.
Field Teaching Practice
Chief Ihunyo Secondary School
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Taught History and Geography; Prepared lesson notes and teaching aids; Monitored attendance and wrote reports.
Field Teaching Practice
Bukanga Secondary School
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Taught History and Kiswahili; Coordinated debates, clubs, and sports; Participated in staff meetings and school cleanliness campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts with Education - Geography & History
University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
07.2018
Advanced Level Certificate - HGK: History, Geography, Kiswahili
Changarawe Secondary School
01.2015
Ordinary Level Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Pastor Raphael Odunga Secondary School
01.2012
Skills
- Classroom Management & Lesson Planning
- Literacy Instruction & Reading Guidance
- Curriculum Development
- Facilitation & Training Skills
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Guidance & Counselling
- Research & Report Writing
- ICT Skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and basic digital learning tools
References
Samwel, Oudu, Teacher, +255 744 943 058, Same High School, P.O. Box 267, Kilimanjaro
Training
- Global Dream Workshop (South Korea, March–April 2024, Samsung Foundation): Trained in cooperation, participatory learning, and teaching children with special needs
- Child Protection & Child Rights (UDSM, 2016): Skills in safeguarding children
- Counselling & Special Needs Education (UDSM, 2018): Strategies to support children with learning and emotional challenges
- Educational Measurement & Evaluation Workshop (2020): Strengthened knowledge in assessing student learning outcomes
Timeline
Library Teacher
World Share Tanzania – Child Centre
02.2021 - Current
Full-time Teacher
Great Vision Nursery & Primary School
02.2019 - 12.2020
Teacher
Zawadi Secondary School
08.2018 - 01.2019
Field Teaching Practice
Chief Ihunyo Secondary School
08.2017 - 10.2017
Field Teaching Practice
Bukanga Secondary School
07.2017 - 09.2017
Advanced Level Certificate - HGK: History, Geography, Kiswahili
Changarawe Secondary School
Ordinary Level Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Pastor Raphael Odunga Secondary School
Bachelor of Arts with Education - Geography & History
University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
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