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Francis Thawe, Mathematics Teacher

Francis Thawe

Mathematics Teacher

Department of Education - Hotazel Combined School

Location
South Africa
Education
Diploma, Mathematics
Experience
13 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 1 Months

Mathematics Teacher at Department of Education - Hotazel Combined School
  • South Africa
  • My current job since January 2016

Teaching Mathematics in Grade 10 to 12, and Techonology in Grade 7, 8 & 9 following South African state curriculum (CAPS).

Overall day to day, short and long term planning of teaching and learning in line with Curriculum and Policy Statement of South Africa.

Mathematics and Science Teacher at Department of Education - Modose Kanono High
  • South Africa
  • January 2014 to December 2015

Teaching both Core Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy (Grade 10 to 12) and Technology (Grade 8 & 9).

I acted as an Examination Officer for the school with assistance from the principal, of which during this period there was no anomalies or discrepancies during examinations.

Assisted as Computer Laboratory and Information and Communication Technology supervisor for the institution, responsible for ICT literacy at the institution.

I was a team member for the Department of Education's Integrated Quality Management System - IQMS - responsible for training fellow staff in the Science Department at the school.

Mathematics and Science Educator at SEDCO Schools, Freedom High School
  • South Africa
  • August 2013 to December 2013

Teaching Mathematics, Physics, Technology, English-Additional Language and Computer Literacy in both Senior and Further Education and Training Phases (Grade 8 - 12), and in the band pursuing Diploma Engineering Qualifications

Improved Mathematics and Physics pass rate from 60% to 75% on average in 2013 Academic Year.

Assisted as team leader in the Design and Implementation of eLibrary - an online college Library.

Centrally and Remotely managed the eLibrary for the institution - as a liaison officer for all constituent colleges of SEDCO College of Technology .

Mathematics Teacher at Department of Education - Sakhisizwe High School
  • South Africa
  • January 2013 to December 2013

Teaching Mathematics (Grade 9 to 12) and English First Additional Language and Computer Literacy in both Senior and Further Education and Training Phases (Grade 8 - 12)

I maintained school’s good performance of 80% on average in all subjects that I taught.

I created, together with the Library manager, an ICT Program, and lead the Computer Literacy Training for teachers and learners at the institution.

Associate Lecturer at FISD INSTITUTE FOR AGRICULTURE, WATER & ENVIRONMENT
  • Malawi
  • October 2010 to March 2011

Teaching Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Graphics and Design/AutoCAD - Diploma Level.

Maintained the college performance of 90% on average in courses taught.

Associate Lecturer at LILONGWE TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Department of Higher Education
  • Malawi
  • July 2009 to March 2011

Teaching Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Graphics Design and AutoCAD & Workshop Technology in Grade 12/A-Level to International Baccalaureate, and Diploma Level.

Well managed the Engineering Workshops and resources at the college as assistant Workshop Manager.

I was a team member in organising and facilitating short course trainings at the institution.

Education

Diploma, Mathematics
  • at Stellenbosch University
  • June 2017
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science Technical Education
  • at University of Malawi
  • October 2010

Bachelor of Education in Technical Education is a General Engineering Program for High School and Technical College teachers; core modules include Mathematics/Calculus/Numerical Analysis - I, II, III Physical Science/Engineering Science - I, II, III, Technical Drawing/Auto-CAD - I, II, III, IV, Information and Communication Technology - I-IV Metal, Plastics and Woodwork - I, II, III, IV Psychology, Sociology & Philosophy - I, II, III Education Leadership and Management - III - IV

High school or equivalent, Malawi Senior Certificate of Education
  • at CHISOMO HIGH SCHOOL
  • September 2005

Mathematics Physical Sciences Biology English Agriculture Business Studies

High school or equivalent, General Sciences
  • at CHISOMO HIGH SCHOOL
  • December 2003

Mathematics Integrated Science/Science and Technology English Geography Chichewa Commerce Social Studies

Specialties & Skills

Mathematics
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Physics
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Egineering Graphics & Designing.
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AutoCAD
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MSO
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STATA, SPSS, PSPP Softwares
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Computer Hardware and Software maintanance
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AutoCAD/Engineering Graphics and Designing
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Microsoft Office Packages
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Maxima and MatLab Softwares
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Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

South African Council for Educators
  • Ordinary Member
  • September 2013
Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi
  • Executive Member
  • February 2011
Teachers Union of Malawi
  • Ordinary Member
  • June 2009

Training and Certifications

End-User Computing (Training)
Training Institute:
Information and Communication Technology
Date Attended:
January 2006
Duration:
480 hours
Peer Education (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2006
Valid Until:
January 9999
Wildlife and Environmental Management - Education (Training)
Training Institute:
Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi
Date Attended:
June 2012
Duration:
154 hours

Hobbies

  • Computer Hardware and Software Maintanance
    Heading the Department of ICT at Nkhatabay Boys Catholic Secondary School Acquired skills in Computer Maintenance
  • Computer Usage
    I can use many softwares, eg: AutoCAD, SPSS, STATA, PSPP, Maxima, MatLab, just to mention but a few
  • Writing Science Books
    I have written Pamphlets/Journals in Mathematics, Biology and Physical Sciences (All Unpublished) and are currently in use for free in many schools in Malawi.