JAPHETI E. MELAMI
Dar es salaam
Summary
Highly skilled and passionate Cambridge Lower secondary, IGCSE, AS & A-Level Physics and Mathematics teacher with a proven record of raising achievement, delivering engaging practical and theoretical lessons, and developing confident, independent learners. Strong command of Cambridge curriculum standards, assessment objectives, examiner-style marking, and effective intervention strategies. Committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous professional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS and A level Physics
Feza International School
Dar es Salaam
01.2023 - Current
- Deliver well-structured lessons that build conceptual understanding and scientific inquiry skills.
- Use demonstrations, simulations, and practical examples to enhance learning.
- Prepare detailed schemes of work, lesson plans, and unit plans aligned with Cambridge learning objectives.
- Ensure full syllabus coverage and appropriate pacing to meet assessment timelines.
- Design and administer quizzes, tests, and examinations based on Cambridge standards.
- Mark student work using examiner-style marking and provide clear, constructive feedback.
- Plan and supervise hands-on practical activities for both Lower Secondary, IGCSE levels and AS & A level.
- Provide remedial support to struggling learners and enrichment tasks for high achievers.
- Use differentiated strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Track student progress and implement targeted interventions.
- Maintain a disciplined, respectful, and engaging learning environment.
- Promote scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and independent learning.
IGCSE Physics teacher
Jaffery Academy
Arusha
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Teach Physics to IGCSE (Cambridge 0625) level students.
- Deliver structured, engaging lessons using demonstrations, simulations, and real-life examples.
- Develop yearly schemes of work aligned with Cambridge and school standards.
- Plan detailed lesson plans and ensure appropriate pacing across the academic year.
- Integrate Cambridge learning objectives, key concepts, and success criteria.
- Design and administer tests, quizzes, mid-term exams, and end-of-term examinations.
- Mark work accurately following Cambridge assessment criteria.
- Conduct revision sessions focusing on exam techniques and common misconceptions.
- Provide extension activities for high achievers.
- Give constructive feedback to help students improve their understanding and performance.
- Maintain a positive, disciplined, respectful learning environment.
- Encourage students to ask questions, engage in discussions, and collaborate effectively.
Physics & Mathematics teacher
Dalzon girls’ secondary school
Arusha
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, and unit plans following the NECTA syllabus.
- Deliver clear, engaging lessons that help students understand key concepts.
- Use real-life examples, demonstrations, and experiments (for Physics) to simplify abstract ideas.
- Maintain a positive, disciplined, and safe learning environment.
- Encourage student participation, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Ensure students follow school rules and classroom routines.
- Set and mark class tests, quizzes, assignments, and examinations according to NECTA standards.
- Provide constructive feedback to help students improve.
- Provide additional support for struggling students through remedial lessons.
- Challenge fast learners with extension activities.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - PGDE
Nkumba University
Uganda01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Physics
The University of Dodoma
01.2018
Advanced Certificate of Secondary School - undefined
Njombe high
Njombe01.2015
Certificate of Secondary School - undefined
Einoti Secondary School
01.2012
Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Kisongo Primary School
01.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Publisher, Access or Database, MS Excel) Adobe Photoshop
- Artificial Intelligence tools for education and productivity
- Programming Language (C)
- Arduino software
- Internet & Email Computer Networking and Security System
Certification
- Introduction to Cambridge syllabus
- Cambridge IGCSE Physics Marking Workshop
- A Guide to International Data Protection: Education
- Artificial Intelligence and Safeguarding: Understanding the Impact on children
- Child Protection Basics for International Schools
- Child Protection Refresher for International Schools 2025
- Understanding Anxiety for International Schools
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent speaking, Reading and writing
Kiswahili: Excellent speaking reading and writing
Timeline
Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS and A level Physics
Feza International School
01.2023 - Current
IGCSE Physics teacher
Jaffery Academy
01.2021 - 01.2023
Physics & Mathematics teacher
Dalzon girls’ secondary school
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physics
The University of Dodoma
Advanced Certificate of Secondary School - undefined
Njombe high
Certificate of Secondary School - undefined
Einoti Secondary School
Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Kisongo Primary School
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - PGDE
Nkumba University
References
- Amandina Godwin, Chambo, Human resource and Compliance Officer, amandagodwin36@gmail.com, +255742634629, Feza International School
- Hafidh, Mchanja, Examination officer, mchanjahafidhi@gmail.com, +255755706723, Feza International School
- Paskali Mokiria, Pompome, Upper Secondary Coordinator, pjmokiria@fezaschools.org, +255764113178, Feza International School
HOBBIES
Exploring STEM innovations and emerging technologies., Robotics and electronics projects, Creating educational videos or physics demonstrations, Tracking scientific discoveries and space missions, Reading science journals, articles, and research papers, Participating in online science courses (MOOCs), Engaging in science clubs, fairs, or competitions, Watching educational science documentaries
Disclosure
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referees
1. Human resource and Compliance Officer at Feza International School
Amandina Godwin Chambo
Email: amandagodwin36@gmail.com
Phone+255742634629
2. Examination officer at Feza International School.
Hafidh Mchanja.
Email: mchanjahafidhi@gmail.com
Phone:+255755706723
3. Upper Secondary Coordinator at Feza International School.
Paskali Mokiria Pompome.
Email: pjmokiria@fezaschools.org
Phone: +255764113178