Potlaki Simon Serame
Computer Scientist
Maseru,Lesotho
Summary
Dynamic Computer Science Teacher with strong background in teaching complex technology in digestible terms. Highly adept at breaking down instructional steps and providing simple analogies to foster comprehension. Talented at monitoring student growth and offering motivating guidance to struggling students. Accomplished Computer Science Teacher with 6 years of academic instruction focused on technology use and application. Expert in developing comprehensive curriculum to address current technology evolution and innovation. Personable communicator proven to deliver engaging lessons to target learning objectives and prepare students for success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
IGCSE Computer Science Teacher
Machabeng College International School Of Lesotho
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems.
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to 300 students.
- Communicated with students to discuss progress and need for tutoring and extra assistance.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Taught Python coding language according to age group.
- Created clear, engaging lessons to draw interest and develop students' to program in PyCharm.
- Invigilated and graded projects, quizzes and examinations.
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Managed and maintained computer systems, equipment and mobile devices by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards and wiping down computer surfaces.
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
- Advised students on matters regarding academic performance and careers in computer science.
- Coordinated classroom lectures with laboratory assignments.
- Prepared, marked and assessed work and examinations and provided feedback to students.
- Planned, designed and developed research objectives, projects and proposals to advance knowledge of discipline.
ICT and Physics Classroom Teacher
Leribe English Medium High School
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Instructed groups of up to 50 students and provided individual support.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Computer Studies, Mathematics and Physics Teacher
Hlotse High School
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Computer Lab Instructor
Help Lesotho
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Processed software and hardware by coordinating user setups, installations and upgrades.
- Maintained orderly classroom stocked with appropriate supplies.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Managed and maintained computer systems, equipment and mobile devices by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards and wiping down computer surfaces.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Programming And Physics
National University of Lesotho
Roma, Maseru Lesotho10.2013
High School Diploma -
Hlotse High School
Leribe, Lesotho11.2008
Skills
- System Administration
- Embedded systems
- Hardware design
- Information Security
- Machine Learning
- Image processing
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Hardware development
- Digital troubleshooting
- Laptop Servicing
- Java
- Debugging
- System Architecture
- System Analysis
Soccer
Soccer Coach
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
IGCSE Computer Science Teacher
Machabeng College International School Of Lesotho
01.2024 - Current
ICT and Physics Classroom Teacher
Leribe English Medium High School
01.2019 - 01.2024
Computer Studies, Mathematics and Physics Teacher
Hlotse High School
08.2016 - 01.2019
Computer Lab Instructor
Help Lesotho
05.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Programming And Physics
National University of Lesotho
High School Diploma -
Hlotse High School
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