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, ON06.2027
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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