SARAH MABUTJIE MALEKA
South Africa
Email: saramabutjie@gmail.com
Contact: +27 67 140 9880
SACE Registration: 12708484
Nationality: South African
Date of Birth: 12 July 1994
PERSONAL PROFILE
Passionate and dedicated secondary school educator with over three years of full-time teaching experience in secondary education. Experienced in delivering Economics, Management Sciences, and Business Studies using English as the medium of instruction. Committed to student-centered, inclusive learning, fostering curiosity, and promoting academic excellence. Strong classroom management skills, cultural adaptability, and enthusiasm for contributing to an international school environment.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
120-Hour TEFL Certificate
TEFL UK
Completed: June 2026
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
• Lesson Planning
• Classroom Management
• Teaching Young Learners
• Teaching Grammar, Vocabulary and Pronunciation
Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed.) – Economics and Management Sciences
Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Completed: 2021
NQF Level: 7
Average: 70.4%
Medium of Instruction: English
Relevant Coursework:
• Curriculum Planning
• Educational Psychology
• Assessment Strategies
• Classroom Management
Registered with the South African Council for Educators (SACE).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Secondary School Teacher – Business Studies & EMS
Kgadime Matsepe Secondary School, Gauteng, South Africa
November 2024 – September 2025
• Developed and delivered structured lesson plans aligned with national curriculum standards for Grades 8–12
• Delivered all instruction in English
• Designed differentiated learning materials to support mixed-ability learners
• Implemented formative and summative assessment strategies to improve learner performance
• Provided academic mentoring and career guidance to senior learners
• Maintained positive classroom discipline and a supportive learning environment
Secondary School Teacher – Business Studies & EMS
Vastfontein Batho Pele Christian School, Gauteng, South Africa
July 2022 – November 2024
• Designed engaging and interactive lessons promoting analytical and critical thinking skills
• Integrated educational technology into classroom instruction
• Encouraged student participation through collaborative and communicative teaching methods
• Participated in extracurricular and school-wide community initiatives
• Supported learners’ social and emotional development
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Safeguarding & Child Protection Workshops
• Continuous Professional Development in Curriculum Planning and Assessment
• Educational Technology Integration for Classroom Learning
KEY SKILLS
• Student-Centred Teaching
• Lesson Planning & Curriculum Design
• Classroom Management & Behaviour Support
• Assessment & Progress Tracking
• Cross-Cultural Adaptability
• Strong Communication & Mentorship Skills
• Safeguarding & Child Protection Awareness
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Google Classroom
• Online Learning Platforms
• Smart Board & Digital Presentation Tools
DOCUMENTATION READY
• Valid South African Passport
• Apostilled Bachelor of Education Degree
• Apostilled Police Clearance Certificate (Issued May 2026)
• SAQA Verification Certificate
• Academic Transcripts
• SACE Certificate
• 120-Hours TEFL Certificate
REFERENCES
Reference 1
Name: Mr Mario Swarts
Position: Former Principal
Institution: Vastfontein Batho Pele Christian School
Email: mario_swarts@yahoo.com
Phone: +27 72 120 3105
Reference 2
Name: Mr Ramabu
Position: Principal
Institution: Kgadime Matsepe Secondary
Email: kgadimematsepesec@gmail.com
Phone: +27 82 552 1444
