Plaxedes Muringani
Profile
Dedicated and results-driven educator with a master’s degree in education and an Advanced Diploma in TEFL, with a strong background in teaching English and supporting language development. I am qualified to teach IELTS and secondary school learners, with extensive teaching practice experience gained throughout my Bachelor of Education degree. I have both pre and post graduate experience teaching Grades 8–9 English and O-Level Religious Studies, as well as over six years of tutoring Educational Psychology and Sociology while I was a student. I am passionate about English language acquisition and supporting learners from diverse linguistic backgrounds, and I can also teach social sciences. My calm demeanour and ability to work under pressure enable me to create an inclusive, supportive classroom environment where students can build confidence and improve their language skills. I adapt my teaching strategies to meet individual needs, ensuring all learners can succeed. Committed to inclusive education, I strive to inspire students in their English learning journey while fostering strong communication and collaboration with learners, parents, and colleagues.
Education
Completed Studies
-Level 5 TEFL Diploma (I to I )
-Master’s degree 2020-2023- University of Witwatersrand (Inclusive Education)
-Honours degree in Education 2019- University of Witwatersrand (Inclusive Education)
-Bachelor of education- University of Witwatersrand (Secondary Teaching)
Training as a religious nun (2006-2010)
Certificates
IELTS: C1 Level
-Golden Key International
-Certificate for being the best teacher in the district
-Certificate for Invigilation
-Certificate of First Class Secondary Methodology Eng III
-Certificate of First Class Secondary Methodology Geography III
-Certificate of First Class Education IV
-Certificate of First Class English IV
-Certificate of First Class Teaching Experience IVA
-Certificate of First Class Teaching Experience IVB
-Certificate of Merit Geography III
Details
Plaxedes Muringani
Email: plaxytariro86@gmail.com
Mobile: +27747071642
Skills
-Effective lesson planning and execution
-Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
-Competent and have passion in working with students who need intervention
-Professional invigilator
-Computer literate
-Mentoring and coaching
-Test preparation
-Lesson planning
-Confidence building
-Concept explanations
-Teaching methods
-Friendly and personable
-Student-centred learning
Languages
English, Shona
Work Experience
Teacher at East Rand Academy of Excellence (2025- April 2026)
Responsibilities
Teaching and assessing grade 5 all the subjects except for Afrikaans
Teacher at Johannesburg Polytechnic Institute (JPI) (2023)
Responsibilities
-Teaching English to grades 8 and 9
Other Duties
TUTOR at the University of Witwatersrand (2017 – March 2023)
Responsibilities
-Tutoring Educational Psychology and Sociology to first-year students
Other duties
-Marking essays
-Training students for teaching practice
-Mentoring and coaching
TEACHING PRACTICE during initial teacher training (2015-2018)
Responsibilities
-Teaching English and Geography
Other duties
-Class teacher
-Extra curricula coaching: Netball
-Invigilation
-Intervention classes
-Organising school events
TEACHING at St Mary’s Secondary School (2011-2014)
Responsibilities
-Teaching Religious Studies
Other duties
-Chaplain of the School
-Counselling learners and colleagues
-Leading church services
Significant Achievements in my career
– Obtaining a class average of 77 per cent for grade 5 for June exams set by the Department of Education.
– Had no learner at risk after June Exams. Some of the learners who were at risk got 90 per cent in Natural Sciences
-Emotional support to the students.
-Breaking a record of high pass rate for O’ Level results
Personal Attributes
– Highly emotionally intelligent and able to establish rapport quickly
– A strong sense of urgency, initiative, and drive to get things done
– Skilful at doing interventions for learners
– Innovation in teaching methods is one of my natural attributes
– Problem-solving. The ability to find creative and practical solutions to workplace issues by analysing a situation and identifying the best approach for resolving it.
– Easily assumes responsibility and influences others
– Able to question traditional assumptions and create new and innovative approaches
– Successfully adapts to changing demands and circumstances
– Commitment to excellence
– Work very well inside a team
REFERENCES – Dr Mathebula Thokozani.Mathebula@wits.ac.za +27 606 9571 74(Former HOD Educational studies Wits University)
Ms Kamucheta: Johannesburg Polytech Institute (JPI) High School +27 737 277 110 (HOD)
