Esther Bema
Mzuzu
Summary
Motivated Graduate Teacher desiring to gain additional expertise in a hands-on teaching position. Dedicated to building confident, knowledgeable individuals through hands-on teaching. Enthusiastic about enhancing all areas of development, building trust and instilling confidence in individual abilities and knowledge. Personable and friendly professional with excellent communication, multitasking and conflict resolution skills. Well-versed in managing classrooms, controlling behavior and maintaining records.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Melody Private Secondary School
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Preparing lesson plans
- Teaching students
- Preparing students for standardized tests
- Monitoring students
Project Officer
Citizen Impact Organization (CIO)
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Activity and resource planning
- Organizing and motivating a project team
Internee
NRB (Dedza)
06.2025 - 07.2025
- A United nations program that gives adolescent girls in developing countries an equal chance for education, health, social and economic opportunities and a life free from violence.
Camp Adolescent Mentor
Baylor College of Medicine Children Foundation Malawi
12.2021 - 12.2021
- Responsible for campers and running activities assigned by leaders
- Plans and facilities designated activities through camp under supervision of the program director
Teacher
Bwaila Secondary School
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Assisted classroom teacher with grading projects, homework and assignments and set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
- Helped cultivate learning-focused and welcoming atmosphere for students of all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Humanities
University of Livingstonia
05.2021
MSCE - undefined
Tukombo Girls Secondary School
01.2017
Skills
- Special needs education
- Mentoring students
- Student’s assessments
- Elementary education
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Leadership, enthusiasm and creativity
- Development of all teaching professional tools
Timeline
Internee
NRB (Dedza)
06.2025 - 07.2025
English Teacher
Melody Private Secondary School
06.2022 - 01.2023
Project Officer
Citizen Impact Organization (CIO)
02.2022 - 06.2022
Camp Adolescent Mentor
Baylor College of Medicine Children Foundation Malawi
12.2021 - 12.2021
Teacher
Bwaila Secondary School
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Education - Humanities
University of Livingstonia
MSCE - undefined
Tukombo Girls Secondary School
THE INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON HIV AND ADOLESCENCE 2021 VIRTUAL
- September 2021 to October 2021
- It was an international workshop/conference that I attended the following session that were of relevance to my educational field developing resilience: mental health and psychosocial support for adolescents and self-care: Empowering adolescents to take charge of their SRH and HIV care.
DEMOGRAPHIC INFO
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: 9th May 2001
MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE
- Member of Teachers union
- Dissertation: Assessing the effective use of constituency development fund: A case of Mzuzu city Council
MENTOR TO MENTOR – MEMBER
- January 2020 to Present
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Applied superior negotiation, communication and conflict management skills to facilitate effective discussions.
DAPIVIRINE RING STUDY RESULTS DISSEMINATION UNDER SAT MALAWI AND UNC
- 28 July 2021
- Participant and champion during an awareness and dissemination of the results of the dapivirine ring study for tertiary students and media personnel.
THE GLOBAL CHANGEMAKERS PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING
- August 2020 to September 2021
- The training was centered on how to create, executive and scale effective solutions to problems in the community with an option of a seed grant.
SADC PEOPLES SUMMIT (SADC YOUTH PARLIAMENT) UNDER SAYOF
- 10 August 2021 to 13 August 2021
- Attended the youth parliament and listen to 80 participants from the 16 countries giving their submissions and debating around the year’s themes.
SADC YOUTH CONFERENCE UNDER SASPN
- 28 June 2021 to 30 June 2021
- The main focus was on the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Regional indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020 – 2030 and its draft implementation Plan, under the theme of Building Back Better – Ensuring Social Accountability in Southern Africa’s Development.
Community Service & Volunteer Work
Rotary Club Blantyre, Volunteer, 2019-01, 2014-06, Gained knowledge and experience working with children in educational setting., Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity., Maintained high levels of efficiency during training by taking detailed notes and asking questions., Increased training efficiency by working closely with supervisor and coworkers, asking questions, and giving honest, detailed feedback
THE GENDER JUSTICE UNIT – FWA YOUNG FEMINIST LEADERSHIP TRAINING
August 2021 to September 2021
References
- Walter, Mochawa, The Headteacher, 0882270951, Melody private secondary School
- Mrs, Chiuma, Head of department (Humanities), 0888578328, Chisango Secondary school
- Ignasio, Mphote, Assistant Registration Officer, 0996210730, NRB (Dedza)