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Nokwanda Lekgo Nxumalo

Mbabane,Eswatini

Summary

Energetic and dedicated English and Mathematics teacher with international certification and experience teaching diverse learners, including neurodivergent students. Committed to incorporating sports and the arts into education to create dynamic and inclusive learning environments. Experienced in environmental project coordination and educational theatre facilitation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Upper Elementary Teacher

Montessori Life Primary School
Mbabane, Eswatini
02.2025 - Current
  • Instruct English and Mathematics in a mixed-grade classroom (Grades 6–7), ages 10–13
  • Design inclusive lesson plans accommodating students with Autism and ADHD
  • Support extracurricular activities including Art, Science, Basketball, Hockey, and Cricket

Project Coordinator (Hybrid)

Green Living Movement
, Eswatini
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed community-based sustainable land-use projects
  • Facilitated stakeholder engagement for improved environmental practices

General Food Distribution Officer

ACAT Lilima
Mbabane, Eswatini
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Managed logistics and communication for food aid programs during crises

Theatre Facilitator

Theatre in Education Project (TIE) – JC Zondi
, South Africa
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Led educational drama workshops for children (ages 8–15), enhancing creative learning

Lecturer Assistant (Internship)

University of Eswatini
, Eswatini
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted with student supervision and data cleaning in environmental science research

Education

120-hour TEFL Certification -

TEFL Professional Development Institute
Online
01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Geography, Environmental Science & Planning, and Mathematics

University of Eswatini
Eswatini
01.2023

SGCSE Certificate -

Evelyn Baring High School
Eswatini
01.2017

Skills

  • Mixed-grade instruction
  • TEFL methodology
  • Student-centered learning
  • GIS
  • Mapping software
  • Data analysis
  • Basketball
  • Hockey
  • Cricket
  • Theatre integration in learning
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning

Certification

  • Upper-Intermediate English, Universitat Politècnica de València (Online), 2025
  • Basic Spanish 1, Universitat Politècnica de València (Online), 2024
  • Financial Accounting Record, New York Institute of Finance, 2024

References

Available upon request.

Key Qualifications

  • BSc in Geography, Environmental Science & Planning, and Mathematics
  • 120-hour TEFL Certified | TEFL Professional Development Institute (2024)
  • Upper-Intermediate English and Basic Spanish Certificates (Online)
  • Strong background in project coordination, data analysis, and teaching

Affiliations

  • Basketball

Timeline

Upper Elementary Teacher

Montessori Life Primary School
02.2025 - Current

General Food Distribution Officer

ACAT Lilima
10.2024 - 01.2025

Theatre Facilitator

Theatre in Education Project (TIE) – JC Zondi
07.2024 - 09.2024

Project Coordinator (Hybrid)

Green Living Movement
01.2023 - Current

Lecturer Assistant (Internship)

University of Eswatini
01.2022 - 01.2023

120-hour TEFL Certification -

TEFL Professional Development Institute

Bachelor of Science - Geography, Environmental Science & Planning, and Mathematics

University of Eswatini

SGCSE Certificate -

Evelyn Baring High School
Nokwanda Lekgo Nxumalo