Kumbirai Theotimus Chinyanga

Maths, Maths Literacy, Sciences(Physics and Chemistry), CAT and Computer Sciences teacher

I am a teacher of Physics, Maths, Chemistry, CAT and Computer Science with extensive teaching experience (spaning more than twenty years with excellent pass rates).

I have a great understanding of the subjects up to Advanced Level/ Matric

EDUCATION

BSc degree (Maths and Physics) University of Zimbabwe 1997
Postgraduate Certificate in Education University of South Africa 2011
BSc honours degree (Physics) (Cum Laude) University of South Africa 2018
Masters degree in Physics (Cum Laude) University of South Africa 2023
Studying towards a PhD degree in Physics with the University of South Africa

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Experienced with both the CAPS and Cambridge curriculum
Produced great results for Cambridge IGCSE Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry at Montessori Academy and College. Have made a huge impact on the learners
Managed to have a learners produce distinctions in Physical Science and CAT at Mabogopedi Secondary School in 2018, 2019 and 2020 exams
Learners for 2021 exams at Mabogopedi Secondary School acknowledged that I was highly instrumental in the good results since I had taught them in grade 11
Was highly regarded by learners at Amandelbult FET College
Managed to turn around results for Groenvlei Secondary School in 2007 in a record six months
Scored excellent results for A level Cambridge Physics and Maths at Nyazura Adventist High School in 1997 my very first year of teaching
Continued to score good results for the ten years that I taught A level Physics

WORK EXPERIENCE

PERIOD	SCHOOL/INSTITUTION	SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
January 2024 to April 2025	Glen Afric Learning Center, Hartebeesport	Managed to transform the School. One learner managed to qualify for the BSc Mechanical Engineering degree at the Pretoria University
August 2021 to December 2023	Montessori Academy and College, Pretoria	Teaching IGCSE Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. Learners passed very well in 2021, 2022 and 2023. One learner received an award from the Cambridge team My students always have an upper hand as I always focuss on how concepts are applied to solve problems
January 2015 to July 2021	Mabogopedi secondary school, Limpopo Province	Teaching Physical Science grades 10-12, CAT grades 10-12. Managed to have good pass rates for 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 exams and distinctions in all those years in Matric Physical Sciences and CAT. Was well known in our educational community for great problem solving approaches in Physical Science
January 2013 to December 2014	Northam Comprehensive Secondary School, Limpopo Province	Teaching Mathematics grade 9 and Technology grade 8 and 9. Assisting with grade 12 Physical Science and Mathematics
October 2008 to December 2012	Amandelbult FET College Limpopo Province	Teaching Physical Science and Mathematics and some electrical fields of study. Had great respect from learners
July 2007 to September 2008	Groenvlei Secondary School Limpopo Province	Teaching Physical Science grades 11 and 12, Mathematics grades 8-12. Changed results of grade 12 Physical Science and Mathematics in a record six months
January 1997 to June 2007	Nyazura Adventist High School	Teaching general science grades 8 and 9, Mathematics grade 9, Physiccal science grade 10, Physics grade 12 and 13. Produced great pass rates for the ten year period for grade 13 Physics

REFERENCES

NAME	POSITION	CELL PHONE	EMAIL
Heidi van Stadan	Principal-Montessori Academy and College	+27 83 268 0968	heidi@montessori.za.com
Danie du Toit	Subject Advisor- Waterberg District, Limpopo Province	+27 64 906 1199	ddutoit14@yahoo.com
Ben Bechia	HOD Sciences and Mathematics-Montessori Academy and College, Pretoria	+27 72 261 9558	ben@montessori.za.com