CHARISMATIC AND DEPENDABLE INTERNATIONAL
PRIMARY TEACHER
8 years of international school teaching and over 18 years of professional
teaching experience with stints as Acting Headmaster and Key Stage 2 (Grade
Pretty Mukarati (nee Mujajati)
CONTACT PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
11 Chelsea Gardens, Highly creative and innovative teaching professional with a strong
Marlborough, Harare, international track record of improving child learning and test
Zimbabwe scores by adapting teaching methods to pupils’ needs.
Well-versed in both International Baccalaureate (IB) –
Primary Years Program (PYP) and Cambridge Curriculum.
(263) 774-645-711 Good grasp of Leading for Learning, Coaching for Learning and
Release the brakes of Leadership concepts in education.
bmujajati38@gmail.com
Ability to develop personal relationships with pupils instilling love
pchakonza@yahoo.ca
of learning and building their confidence in their abilities.
Committed to creating positive and engaging learning
environment, that celebrates pupils’ unique talents and ideas.
Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of pupils,
parents and community.
Inspiring speaker and communicator when addressing pupils,
parents or representing the school at community events.
EDUCATION
Manager for senior sports teams (Hockey, Tennis and Basketball).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
April 2003
Diploma in Primary Cambridge International Examination Face-to-Face
Education, Professional Development Courses:
University of Zimbabwe English, Mathematics & Science - Harare, Zimbabwe (May 2015)
Cambridge International Examination Online Professional
Development Course:
February 2024
Introduction to Cambridge Primary (November 2014)
Workshops:
Event Planner Certificate,
Teaching with ICT by Dr. Kevin Sherman - Maseru Prep School
International Association of (October 2013)
Professions Career College, OR, Collaborative Planning - Maseru Preparatory School (August 2009).
Netball Coaching Clinic
USA
University of Pretoria, South Africa (March 2011 & March 2012)
IB Schools in Africa (IBASA) Conference
KEY SKILLS
Johannesburg, South Africa (March 2010)
Highly creative and self-driven INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 2017 – Present
Year 3 Teacher & Boarding Supervising Teacher
The Heritage School, Borrowdale, Harare, Zimbabwe
Skilled in effective behavioural www.theheritageschool.net
discipline plans and counselling
Plan and design standards-based lessons that engage all pupils by
applying and optimizing a variety of instructional approaches and
innovative classroom activities utilizing SMART board technology
Integrating ICT in the teaching and learning process to support,
Excellent instructional enhance and optimise lesson delivery and encourage pupils’
leadership and management engagement and collaborative learning
skills Ensure all pupils fully comprehend the curriculum and provide
individualized support to pupils who require extra guidance
Collaborate with other teachers to tailor lesson plans to updated
Skilled in creating positive curriculum objectives
learning environment Observe and evaluate pupils’ performance, behaviour, social
development and physical health
Mentor struggling pupils and support their mental well-being with
Student-centered
differentiation healthy coping strategies and regular check-ins
Teach daily lessons with multiple modalities to target various learning
styles, achieving a 100% pass rate per year
Solid understanding of
curriculum theory, instructional Consistently monitor and assess the achievements of pupils and
design, assessment principles, responsible for their social and emotional welfare
coordination and classroom Assess 25+ pupils’ progress throughout the year and work closely
administration with other staff to efficiently plan and coordinate work
Effectively communicates with parents through written progress
reports at the end of each term and through parents – teacher
meetings
Train new teachers as needed in project-based learning and
integrating technology into daily lessons
Cultural Sensitivity Awareness
August 2019 – September 2019
Teaching Assistant
Harare International School, Harare, Zimbabwe
Inter-personal, negotiation and www.harareinternationalschool.com
crisis management skills
Assisted with various teaching needs for the Elementary School and
volunteered in extra-curricular activities
Activities and events planning
August 2014 – December 2016
Key Stage 2 (Grade 3-7) Coordinator
Languages
English & Shona Maseru Preparatory School, Maseru, Lesotho
www.maseruprep.co.ls
Personal Information
Nationality: Worked with and supported the Headteacher in leading and managing
Zimbabwean an effective Primary School as part of the Management Team
Liaised with other Key Stage Coordinators and Curriculum Leaders to
ensure continuity and progression across Key Stages as required
Monitored short-term (weekly) and long-term plans of Key Stage 2
class teachers to ensure continuity and progression
Provided instructional leadership, support, and encouragement to all
colleagues within the Key Stage 2
Organized meetings to update class teachers on changes too school
policies, procedures, and other relevant information
September 11-21, 2015 & September 17-21, 2016
Acting Headmaster
Maseru Preparatory School, Maseru, Lesotho
www.maseruprep.co.ls
Undertook the professional duties of the school headmaster including:
o Oversaw the smooth running of all departments
o Creatively resolved behavioural student and teacher issues
o Assigned tasks, guided and monitored teachers’ and staff
performance, ensuring an overall conducive and safe learning
environment
o In collaboration with the School Board, successfully recruited a
music teacher who is still with the school since 2015
January 2006 – December 2016
Grade 3 & 4 Class Teacher
Maseru Preparatory School, Maseru, Lesotho
www.maseruprep.co.ls
Tiny-Tots English Medium Primary School, Maseru, Lesotho
Created lessons that engaged all pupils by applying a variety of
teaching methods and utilizing SMART board technology
Consistently monitored the achievements of pupils and responsible
for their social and emotional welfare
Regularly reviewed pupil achievement targets
Effectively communicated with parents through written progress
reports at the end of each term and through parents – teacher
meetings
OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE
January 2005 – December 2005
Grade 3 Class Teacher, Warren Park 3 Primary School, Harare,
Zimbabwe
May 2003 – December 2004
Grade 3 & 4 Class Teacher, Hatcliffe 1 Primary School, Harare, Zimbabwe
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Manager for Senior Sports Teams (Hockey, Tennis, Basketball) -
Present
School Yearbook Committee Member (2009)
Head Coach - Netball School Team (2013-2016)
Parents-Teachers Association Committee Member (2010-2011)
Supervisor - Students Council (2010-2011)
Grade 4 Pastoral Teacher (2012-2013)
School Concert Committee Member (August 2012- July 2013)
International Week School Committee Member (2014)
References available upon request
