Michelle Mbago
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Pleasant and attentive individual with bilingual abilities. Engaging personality with diligent attention to detail. Ready to tackle new challenges and eager in enriching themselves, as well as hardworking and driven to work quickly and effectively on projects in all types of environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychology/Sociology Teacher
Haven Of Peace Academy
07.2023 - Current
- Implemented diverse instructional techniques and integrated technology to enhance student learning.
- Created and enhanced course plans centered around class objectives.
- Enhanced classroom learning by facilitating small group projects and discussions centering around core concepts of psychology.
- Led extra Psychology/Sociology courses for struggling students each term to help in deepening their understanding.
- Acted as an advisor for the Social Justice Club that stemmed from the UN initiative GirlUp to speak and learn about ways change can be facilitated by women for women for all interested students each term.
- Updated class and student records in Atlas.
Learning Facilitator
Lexis Primary
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Currently teaching Grade 3-5 within a blended learning format, with an emphasis on the child's self-directed learning goals.
- Plan and facilitate in lessons and activities in accordance with Common Ground Collaborative (CGC) curricula, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Facilitate dialogue between students, family and staff to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Collaborate with the students and families to identify areas in need of improvement and implement solutions specific to each child.
- Provide detailed weekly reports based on the curriculum, and focusing extensively on each child's progress in relation to their specific goals.
Identify areas in need of improvement and implement solutions. - Organise and supervise extra curricula activities that are taken within the school whilst also ensuring the quality of both venue and activities provided.
- Monitor field trips and special events to maintain safety and increase attendee retention.
- Plan and host special interactive Fun Day events for parents and children based on changing needs, times of year, and availability.
Private Tutor
Kim Min
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Collaborate with the student to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help student master challenging material.
- Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
- Mentored student in proper punctuation, spelling and sentence structure use.
- Developed students' confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
Teaching Assistant
Haven of Peace Academy
09.2020 - 06.2021
- I took a semester off during COVID-19 and within that time I worked at HOPAC and taught A-level psychology and IGCSE-level sociology.
- Managed 20 students in the classroom
- Assisted in grading projects, homework, and assignments
- Compiled and graded mock-tests papers
- Mentored students as well as taught lessons without supervisor not being present
- Built up better inter-communication and public speaking skills
Assistant Manager
Makuti
12.2017 - 01.2020
- I worked here in between brakes from a school to obtain work experience
- Built-up interpersonal and customer care skills
- Problem-solving abilities were further developed
- Clear communication and patience was necessary when dealing with customers
- Time management was necessary to ensure all members of staff moved as efficiently as possible
Clerk Intern
Alistair, Logistics and Transportation
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Took a month long internship here in high school as work experience
- Flexible thinking was important for unexpected situations
- Resourcefulness and proactivity when looking for key information
- Fast reading skills while reviewing references from multiple sources
Logistics Assistant Intern
Mbotco
07.2015 - 08.2015
- A work experience placement undertaken in high school that lasted a month
- Multitasking for when different members of staff required help with various miscellaneous tasks
- Good time management to ensure deadlines were met and various tasks that needed to be done were completed
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Criminology
Monash University
Johannesburg, South Africa05.2022
High School Diploma -
St Andrews College, Turi
Molo07.2017
High School Diploma -
St Andrews Senior School, Turi
Molo07.2015
Skills
- Team player
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Time keeping
- Proficient with Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Accomplishments
Took part in the Duke of Edinburg in high school as a team leader and achieved a silver certificate. Helped to foster team building skills and independence as well furthering my problem solving skills.
Languages
English
Native language
French
Advanced
C1
Swahili
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Psychology/Sociology Teacher
Haven Of Peace Academy
07.2023 - Current
Private Tutor
Kim Min
11.2022 - 07.2023
Learning Facilitator
Lexis Primary
07.2022 - 06.2023
Teaching Assistant
Haven of Peace Academy
09.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Manager
Makuti
12.2017 - 01.2020
Clerk Intern
Alistair, Logistics and Transportation
07.2016 - 08.2016
Logistics Assistant Intern
Mbotco
07.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Criminology
Monash University
High School Diploma -
St Andrews College, Turi
High School Diploma -
St Andrews Senior School, Turi
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