SYLVIA MUGOYA MAGUNE
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Well qualified Educator versed in working with different learning styles. Regularly attend PD seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and their parents. Practiced at incorporating each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate them.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
GRADE 4 HOMEROOM TEACHER
DAR ES SALAAM INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
09.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented inquiry-based learning experiences to enhance student agency, collaboration, and reflection.
- Collaborated in planning and aligning curriculum within Upper PYP to ensure cohesive learning outcomes.
- Utilized data-informed practices to monitor student progress and develop targeted interventions.
LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER
THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF BENGUERIR
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Providing students with personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Writing Individual Learning Plans and monitoring student’s progress.
- Guiding students in developing coping skills and meeting educational milestones.
- Delivered constructive feedback to parents and students to support academic growth.
- Fostered an environment that encouraged organic skill development and personal growth for students.
- Created and monitored Individual Learning Plans to track student progress and tailor support.
MYP CO -TEACHER AND LANGUAGES TEACHER (KISWAHILI)
WOODLAND STAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered creative instruction through games and hands-on activities, enhancing student engagement.
- Creative delivery of instruction including games and hands-on activities to keep students engaged.
- Established a safe, nurturing classroom environment, encouraging student risk-taking and personal growth.
- Maintaining a focused inclusive and supportive learning environment
- Maintained an inclusive, supportive learning environment, fostering collaboration and participation.
PYP COORDINATOR
IRINGA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Mentored teachers in Primary Years Program to enhance teaching practices within International Baccalaureate framework.
- Guided documentation and development of school curriculum, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Collaborated with teachers to design engaging, inquiry-based learning activities and lesson plans that foster student engagement.
- The project lead for a comprehensive evaluation to renew the schools accreditation with the International Baccalaureate Program.
LEARNING SUPPORT AND FRENCH TEACHER
IRINGA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
02.2016 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with parents to identify student needs and secure additional support.
- Assisted students in developing coping skills and meeting educational milestones.
- Implemented curriculum effectively in classroom settings. with a life-based approach.
- Delivered constructive feedback to parents and students on progress. to parents and students regarding progress.
- Designed lesson plans, assessments, and activities to strengthen speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions and language practice to build student confidence.
- Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER
Bujumbura International Montessori School
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Collaborated with professionals to develop and implement educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students, enhancing individualized learning experiences.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Provided clerical support, classroom management, and document coordination to facilitate smooth classroom operations.
- Designed and distributed instructional materials tailored for group and one-on-one instruction, supporting diverse learning needs.
Education
B.ed - Special Needs Education
Hope Africa University
Bujumbura09-2014
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Cat 2; IB: Assessment in Learning
- Cat 3: IB: Learning Diversity and Inclusion
- Cat 3: IB: Leading the Learning
- Implementing Inclusion Systems: Senia International
- Effective Assessment in International Schools
- Teaching an additional Language to kids with Dyslexia
Timeline
GRADE 4 HOMEROOM TEACHER
DAR ES SALAAM INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
09.2025 - Current
LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER
THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF BENGUERIR
08.2023 - 06.2025
MYP CO -TEACHER AND LANGUAGES TEACHER (KISWAHILI)
WOODLAND STAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2022 - 07.2023
PYP COORDINATOR
IRINGA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
06.2021 - 07.2022
LEARNING SUPPORT AND FRENCH TEACHER
IRINGA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
02.2016 - 07.2022
LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER
Bujumbura International Montessori School
08.2014 - 12.2015
B.ed - Special Needs Education
Hope Africa University