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Zitha  Ngulube

Zitha Ngulube

Reykjavik

Summary

An enthusiastic graduate student eager to contribute as an English teacher to your school. My teaching internship, educational qualifications, and personal traits have prepared me to be patient, attentive, dependable, well-organised and proactive in performing my duties effectively as a teacher. I am committed to building connections with students to enhance participation and help students reach full potential. My work experience in other jobs over the years enables me to perform efficiently in a team and independently, and to use my initiative to prioritize work. I easily establish a good relationship with diverse groups of people, and I possess a proven ability to organise work activities in a busy environment without stress.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Housekeeping

Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel
Reykjavik
05.2016 - Current

I am responsible for all housekeeping activities, including:

  • Recruitment and training.
  • Ordering cleaning products and various room supplies.
  • Inspecting rooms before guests check in.
  • Organising deep cleaning and extra cleaning activities.
  • Maintaining the cleaning standards of the hotel.
  • Following up on maintenance works and repairs.
  • Preparing the monthly shift plan for my team
  • Attending to guests’ complaints.
  • Sometimes I clean rooms with my team to ensure that they follow proper cleaning procedures and safety precautions, as well as maintain the hotel’s overall cleaning standard.
  • Provide support to my team and other work colleagues.
  • Solving housekeeping problems as they arise.

I worked in this position from 2016 to 2020 when the hotel closed due to COVID, then I was recalled in October 2021 when it was reopened.

English Teacher/Assistant – Internship

Fjölbrautaskólinn Við Ármúla (FÁ)
Reykjavik
09.2021 - 03.2022

I taught both basic and advanced-level classes in English language skills and literature.

  • Created lesson plans and other materials for teaching English language skills.
  • Designed clear and creative learning materials to promote student engagement in class activities.
  • Graded assignments.
  • Monitored class tests.
  • Encouraged self-expression among learners through discussions and games.
  • Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in learning the course material.
  • Assessed student understanding of the material through class discussions and questions.
  • Encouraged active participation in discussions about literature.
  • Integrated current events into lessons to promote critical thinking among students.
  • Utilised multimedia resources such as videos and audio recordings in class sessions.
  • Used online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
  • Integrated technology in class sessions to engage students and diversify instruction.

Education

Master of Arts - Language Teaching-MT

Háskóli Ísland (HÍ)
Reykjavík
02-2023

Bachelor of Arts - English

Háskóli Ísland (HÍ)
Reykjavík
06-2020

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies in Education

Háskóli Ísland (HÍ)
Reykjavík
06-2018

Skills

  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Grading assignments and tests
  • Motivating students
  • Encouraging student engagement
  • Creative lesson plan development
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Knowledgeable about Project-based learning
  • Technology Integration
  • communication
  • Effective listening
  • Patience
  • Digital literacy
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Knowledge in learning strategies

Languages

English
First Language
Icelandic
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Affiliations

  • Reading, writing, learning, singing, dancing, hiking, travelling, and cooking.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

English Teacher/Assistant – Internship

Fjölbrautaskólinn Við Ármúla (FÁ)
09.2021 - 03.2022

Head of Housekeeping

Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel
05.2016 - Current

Master of Arts - Language Teaching-MT

Háskóli Ísland (HÍ)

Bachelor of Arts - English

Háskóli Ísland (HÍ)

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies in Education

Háskóli Ísland (HÍ)
Zitha Ngulube