Zimkhita May

I am a dedicated and passionate educator with a background that uniquely qualifies me to excel in the role of a Life Orientation and Geography teacher. I am currently pursuing my Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in the Further Education and Training (FET) phase at the esteemed University of the Western Cape.

Injongo Primary School - Grade R (18 months' practical experience)

• Duration: July 2013 - August 2015
• Responsibilities:
  • Developed and executed lesson plans for Grade R students.
  • Managed the classroom environment effectively.
  • Implemented the prescribed curriculum following Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) documents.
  • Taught mathematics content areas through play-based activities, including numbers, operations, relationships, patterns, functions, space and shape (geometry), measurement, and data handling.
  • Focused on developing learners' life skills in areas such as beginning knowledge, personal and social well-being, creative arts, and physical education.
  • Introduced language skills through planned interactive activities and play-based learning.
  • Fostered emergent writing, reading, and mathematics skills in learners.
  • Created classroom teaching aids.
  • Conducted continuous classroom monitoring, assessment, and administrative tasks.

Living Through Learning (NGO) Facilitator - English Facilitator Grades 1-3

• Duration: August 2015 - January 2020
• Responsibilities:
  • Trained and supported educators in implementing Living Through Learning's teaching methodology, which emphasized a phonics-based approach, letters, symbols, and words integration with the CAPS Foundation Phase Literacy curriculum.
  • Ensured educators followed the step-by-step methodology.
  • Provided learner support in reading and writing development.
  • Utilized fine motor development resources in the classroom.
  • Assisted with classroom management.
  • Marked Living through Learning resource books.
  • Wrote detailed reports on daily lessons.
  • Assessed learners at the end of each term and provided feedback on their progress.
  • Processed learner marks.
  • Worked with various schools including Sivuyiseni Primary School, Mkhanyiseli Primary School, Sunnyside Primary School, and Wavecrest Primary School.

Isilimela High School - Student Teacher (Teaching Practice)

• Duration: July 2023 - September 2023
• Responsibilities:
  • Conducted lesson planning and taught Life Orientation and Geography classes for students in Grades 8-12.
  • Participated in extra-curricular activities.
  • Effectively managed the classroom environment.
  • Set and graded classroom tests.
  • Created teaching aids, including technical visual learning aids.
  • Provided learner support.
  • Assisted classroom teachers with administrative duties and student data management.

False Bay College - June 2013

• Completed Educare National Certificate (N4-N6) program.
• N4 Educare included courses in Child health, Daycare personnel development, and Educare Didactics (theory & practical).
• N5 Educare covered Daycare communication, Entrepreneurship & management, Educare Didactics (theory & practical), and Education Psychology.
• N6 Educare included Daycare communication, Daycare Management, Educare Didactics (theory & practical), and Education Psychology.

University of the Western Cape - 2020-2022

• Pursued a Bachelor of Arts and Humanities.
• Majored in Psychology, Geography, and Language and Communication.

University of the Western Cape - 2023-current

• Enrolled in the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (FET) program.
• Specializing in teaching Life Orientation and Geography.