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Matabishi Tchakoma

Matabishi Tchakoma

Toronto,ONTARIO

Summary

I have been working as a community resource specialist at the University of Toronto Students' Union since February 2024, serving and providing resources to the University of Toronto students.

I worked (January to August 2024) at the New College Registrar's office, helping with record keeping and making presentations.

Skillful Secondary School Teacher with a structured and organized approach to classroom development for two years (March 2021- July 2023). Carefully analyzed student areas of weakness and promoted excellence, orchestrating innovative solutions to academic and interpersonal problems. Developed a compassionate approach to growing student maturity. Results-driven style of teaching with a strong record of success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Resource Specialist

Kate Macmillan
02.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessment of client satisfaction, resource utilization, and measurable outcomes to inform future service improvements.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic support for the University of Toronto Students facing complex challenges as well as answering questions regarding their health and dental plan (full-time undergraduate student).
  • Established strong rapport with clients through empathetic listening skills, creating an atmosphere of trust and support during difficult times in their lives.

Assistant

Donna Chang
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Organized students' files.
  • Worked closely with the registrar to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of presentation slides and projects.

Secondary School Teacher

Kennedy Kamphambe
05.2021 - 08.2023
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
  • Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
  • Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
  • Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
  • Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.

Tumaini Festival Volunteer

Menes La Plume
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided general cleaning of venue spaces before, during, and after events.
  • Built and established positive relationships with patrons, team members and supervisors.
  • Monitored guests and enforced rules, maintaining safety for visitors and staff.
  • Promoted safety of visitors and mitigated liability risks by monitoring recreation areas, enforcing rules and safety policies.
  • Cleaned rides and attractions to reduce spread of germs and bacteria.

Education

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
06.2027

Skills

  • IEP Familiarity
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Literacy Skills
  • Grading
  • Educational Leadership
  • Common Core Standards
  • Team Collaboration
  • Student Engagement
  • Classroom Management
  • Recordkeeping
  • Leadership Development
  • Performance Motivation
  • Student Support
  • Active Participation

Languages

English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
French
Intermediate (B1)
chichewa
Advanced (C1)

Playing billiards and chess

I am student and I like playing billiards or chess whenever I am stressed so as to clear my head. This does not imply that I cannot play pool or chess when I am free or on socials. I have a great talent in both games.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule No. 2: Never forget rule No.1
Warren Buffett

Timeline

Community Resource Specialist

Kate Macmillan
02.2024 - Current

Assistant

Donna Chang
01.2024 - 08.2024

Tumaini Festival Volunteer

Menes La Plume
11.2021 - 12.2021

Secondary School Teacher

Kennedy Kamphambe
05.2021 - 08.2023

University of Toronto

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