Makalo Petro
Morogoro
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Amani Girls Secondary School, excelling in student engagement and mentoring. Leveraged instructional strategies to enhance academic performance, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Committed to continuous improvement, I actively contributed to curriculum development and promoted family involvement in education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Lecturer
Jordan University College
Morogoro, Tanzania
03.2023 - Current
- Participated in professional development workshops to continuously improve teaching skills and stay current with industry trends.
- Adapted lesson plans based on student feedback and progress data, ensuring optimal content delivery for improved understanding.
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings and contributed to curriculum review.
- Initiated and facilitated classroom discussions.
Secondary School Teacher
Amani Girls Secondary School
Singida, Tanzania
08.2014 - 11.2020
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student success rates and fostering a sense of community among staff members.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting family involvement in students'' education.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and field trips to enrich students'' educational experiences outside of the classroom setting.
Math Tutor Volunteer
Bwanga Secondary School
Geita, Tanzania (Remote)
03.2011 - 10.2011
- Communicated regularly with parents/guardians regarding student performance updates, maintaining an open dialogue about progress toward established goals.
- Provided constructive feedback on homework assignments, quizzes, tests, and projects, enabling students to recognize areas for improvement and achieve academic growth.
- Assisted in the development of school-wide math curriculum improvements, collaborating with fellow educators to create effective strategies for student achievement.
- Promoted collaboration among students by organizing group study sessions that fostered teamwork and collective problem-solving abilities.
Education
Master of Science - Mathematical Sciences
University of Dodoma
Dodoma, Tanzania12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Mathematics With Education
University of Dar Es Salaaam
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania11-2014
High School Diploma -
Tarime High School
Musoma, Tanzania03-2011
GED -
Buseresere Secondary School
Geita, Tanzania11-2008
GED -
Kalembela Primary School
Geita, Tanzania09-2004
Skills
- Student engagement
- Mentoring students
- Instructional strategies
- Subject expertise
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of ten (10) stake holders at Jordan university college in the development of a mathematics teaching project which helped several secondary teachers from remote areas to gain more mathematics teaching skills and helped to reduce the problem of shortage of mathematics teachers which is currently facing our country
- Published two papers in Elsevier on mathematical astrophysics
- Achieved helping student teachers to develop motives towards teaching skills by introducing Geo Gebra, a software for drawing graphs and solving different mathematics tasks tasks.
- Participated in conferences organized by the mathematics association of Tanzania (MAT) in years 2019 to 2025 thereby representing my college and increasing its visibility.
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- International Association of Administrative Professionals
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
Certification
- Competence based Curriculum training workshop certificate - [2018] Singida, Tanzania
- Certificate of teaching in the ERASMUS+ program from [17th to 23rd, 2024] Lublin, Poland
- Certificate of participation and outstanding performance at the 2023 MAT conference in Arusha, Tanzania.
- Certificate of student leadership at University of Dar es Salaam, 2013/14
Volunteering, Team working, reading, sports and games, walking a long distance
My dedication to work and my life out of work is fully driven by passion. therefore I have been volunteering to work as a teacher and sports master to help where appropriate. This is only possible through team working, exposing myself to different books and sources of knowledge and leadership skills. Moreover, there are things that need you to be a good walker to achieve goals and good health.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Assistant Lecturer
Jordan University College
03.2023 - Current
Secondary School Teacher
Amani Girls Secondary School
08.2014 - 11.2020
Math Tutor Volunteer
Bwanga Secondary School
03.2011 - 10.2011
Master of Science - Mathematical Sciences
University of Dodoma
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Mathematics With Education
University of Dar Es Salaaam
High School Diploma -
Tarime High School
GED -
Buseresere Secondary School
GED -
Kalembela Primary School