Abaithar Moses Chisuko
Maseru
Summary
Innovative Principal with strong background in leading educational institutions. Specialises in curriculum development, fostering inclusive learning environments, and driving academic excellence. Proven ability to mentor staff, engage students, and collaborate with parents to create supportive school community. Brings strategic vision and commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal, Mathematics Teacher, Career Guidance
Maseru Private Academy
01.2017 - Current
- Scrutinised the processes and outcomes of initiatives to maintain compliance with local, and national funding sources
- Improved organisation and instruction by mentoring teachers to become subject and year-group leaders
- Cultivated strong relationships with pupils and parents to help resolve situations, and positively affect behaviour as well as academic performance
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement, which aligned with LEA, national, and local initiatives
- Facilitated collaboration and cooperation between departments and cross-functional teams to support and establish initiatives, lessons, and student activities
- Conveyed policy changes and assessed employees' thoughts through staff meetings
- Visited classrooms and evaluated teacher instructional techniques, and student responses
- Produced content for websites and social media channels to enhance brand visibility
- Promoted a safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies, and guidelines
Head of Department CAPS Curriculum & Exam Officer
Ladybrand Academy South Africa
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Established department policy and procedures for admission, assessments and examination
- Established communication, decision making and management structures for students and staff
- Developed long-term training strategies for new and existing employees across multiple departments
- Met individual needs through attentive, student-centred training approaches
Deputy Principal, Mathematics Teacher
Joy to The World English Medium School
01.2006 - 12.2012
- Recruited and trained top-quality educators and support staff to maximise programme success
- Performed lesson observations to measure teaching performance and provide constructive feedback
- Cultivated strong relationships with pupils and parents to help resolve situations and positively affect behaviour, as well as academic performance
- Utilised standardised tests to assess student progress and academic performance
- Performed as Acting Principal to maintain continuity of leadership and make decisions in a timely manner
- Managed school administration, timetables, registration and introductions
- Enforced student and staff discipline policies
Senior Teacher and Exams Officer
David LivingStone Junior School
01.1992 - 12.2005
- Created disciplinary code and behaviour management
- Consulted with stakeholders and programme administrators to identify policy needs
- Assisted associated departments with clerical and administrative support
- Communicated with other invigilators on possible student malpractice and reported to examination body
- Set up equipment, distributed examination documents and outlined procedures to prepare and provide instructions to students in venue
Senior Teacher
Dimbiti Primary School
01.1992 - 12.2002
- Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs
- Improved student educational plans by advising on course selection, progress plans and career decisions
- Delivered trusted leadership and guidance to [Number] staff members and [Number] students
Education
Bachelor of Education - Educational Management
Zimbabwe Open University
Harare, Zimbabwe12-2023
Certificate in Education - Department Of Education
University of Zimbabwe
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe12-1991
GCSEs - General Certificate of Education
University of Cambridge
Masvingo, Zimbabwe12-1986
Skills
- Student mentoring
- Instructional adaptation
- Critical thinking promotion
- Data-driven decision making
- Classroom management
- Organisational leadership
- Crisis handling
- Discipline management
- Child protection regulations knowledge
- Strategic leadership
- Implementation of initiatives
- School marketing
- Regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of education policies
- Training and Development
- Decisive judgement
- Technology integrations
- Multicultural sensitivity
- School operations management
- Visionary thinking
- Performance evaluations
- Relationship building and networking
- Positive discipline implementation
Timeline
Principal, Mathematics Teacher, Career Guidance
Maseru Private Academy
01.2017 - Current
Head of Department CAPS Curriculum & Exam Officer
Ladybrand Academy South Africa
01.2013 - 12.2017
Deputy Principal, Mathematics Teacher
Joy to The World English Medium School
01.2006 - 12.2012
Senior Teacher and Exams Officer
David LivingStone Junior School
01.1992 - 12.2005
Senior Teacher
Dimbiti Primary School
01.1992 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Education - Educational Management
Zimbabwe Open University
Certificate in Education - Department Of Education
University of Zimbabwe
GCSEs - General Certificate of Education
University of Cambridge
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