Yokoniya Chilanga
Blantyre
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in education and advocacy, notably as a Volunteer Animal Welfare Advocate at Mercy for Animals. Proven ability in critical thinking and community mobilization, fostering collaboration and enhancing student engagement. Recognized for championing diverse voices and maintaining high journalistic standards in writing.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Animal Welfare Advocate
Mercy for Animals
06.2024 - Current
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.
Part-Time Lecturer
Malawi University of Science and Technology
06.2022 - Current
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
Secondary School Teacher
Blantyre
03.2014 - Current
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student success rates and fostering a sense of community among staff members.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting family involvement in students'' education.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on effective classroom management strategies and teaching methodologies.
Feature Writer
Blantyre
03.2012 - 04.2014
- Collaborated with editors to refine article content, resulting in improved readability and audience retention.
- Championed underrepresented voices within the industry by actively seeking out diverse sources for interviews and quotes.
- Streamlined editing process by implementing consistent style guides across all feature articles, improving overall cohesion within the publication.
- Maintained a high standard of journalistic ethics in all writing endeavors, upholding the integrity and credibility of both individual work and the publication as a whole.
Education
Master of Arts in Philosophy
The University of Malawi
Zomba12-2020
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Writing
- Public relations
- Teaching
- Team work
- Community mobilisation
Languages
English
Chichewa
Timeline
Volunteer Animal Welfare Advocate
Mercy for Animals
06.2024 - Current
Part-Time Lecturer
Malawi University of Science and Technology
06.2022 - Current
Secondary School Teacher
Blantyre
03.2014 - Current
Feature Writer
Blantyre
03.2012 - 04.2014
Master of Arts in Philosophy
The University of Malawi
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