BARAKA SHIJA
Teacher
Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
English Language Teacher dedicated to providing positive classroom experiences for optimum results. Using creative, innovative delivery and resources to transform the curriculum into engaging, understandable concepts for students. Experienced teaching professional with strong background in classroom management, lesson plan development and motivating students. Friendly, open and approachable instructor. Proven success in using innovative teaching methods to improve student understanding.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
English language teacher
Carmelite Secondary School
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
02.2021 - Current
- Create vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.
- Engage with students through conversational language, simplifying curriculum into relevant, understandable information.
- Offer personalized constructive feedback to improve student development.
- Tutor students struggling with specific barriers to learning.
- Develop intervention strategies to improve student performance.
- Develop outstanding professional relationships with students and parents, instilling frameworks of continued educational and personal support.
- Maintain positive classroom environments by expressing continued enthusiasm for curriculum and commitment to every student.
- Handle inappropriate student conduct calmly and professionally in line with established behaviour management policies.
- Teach spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
- Prepare students to take official exams, achieving high success rate.
- Build student confidence and competence through targeted exam preparation and compassionate guidance.
English language teacher
African Tabata Secondary School
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Planned and prepared appropriately the assigned lesson plan and scheme of work
- Conducted assigned classes at the scheduled times
- Demonstrated competence in classroom instruction
- Implemented the designated curriculum completely and in due time
- Provided opportunities for students to apply and practice what is learned
- Built students’ ability to work collaboratively with others
- Maintained a safe, orderly environment conducive to learning
- Complied with requirements for the safety and supervision of students inside and outside the classroom
Education
Bachelor of Arts with Education - Education
St. Augustine University of Tanzania
Mwanza 10.2012 - 07.2015
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Education
Singe Secondary School
Manyara 04.2010 - 02.2012
Certificate of Secondary Education - Education
Katesh Secondary School
Manyara 01.2005 - 10.2009
Skills
- Classroom management
- Creative class planning
- Motivational communication
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Time management
Languages
English
Advanced
Swahili
Fluent
Affiliations
- Participating in socializing
- Discover new opportunities
- Reading fictional works
- Visiting new places
- Playing brain games
- Exploring new ideas
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
English language teacher
Carmelite Secondary School
02.2021 - Current
English language teacher
African Tabata Secondary School
01.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts with Education - Education
St. Augustine University of Tanzania
10.2012 - 07.2015
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Education
Singe Secondary School
04.2010 - 02.2012
Certificate of Secondary Education - Education
Katesh Secondary School
01.2005 - 10.2009
REFERENCE
Fr. Edwin Alexander Mushi
Director
Carmelite secondary school
P.O Box 33700,
Dar es Salaam.
Tel no. +255 717 443 325
Email address: ocdmea@gmail.com
Mr. Hebel Mlagala
Headmaster
Carmelite secondary school
P.O Box 33700,
Dar es Salaam.
Tel no: +255 713 047 445
Email address: mlagala2002@yahoo.com
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