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Gerald Nhawu

@geraldnhawu

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Mathematician and educator specializing in data-driven learning systems and training.

Belgium

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles that combine education and edtech—managing learning platforms, training staff, improving student outcomes, and driving data-informed teaching.

I am a dedicated mathematician and educator with over a decade of international teaching experience, focused on data-driven instruction, curriculum development, and technology-enabled learning. I have led platform administration (iSAMS, ManageBac, SeeSaw, Kognity, MySchoolPortal), trained staff on Microsoft 365, and managed examination logistics to ensure compliance and smooth operations.

Previously I lectured in mathematics at the university level, improving student engagement and outcomes, developing online repositories and interactive materials, and contributing to IT policy, budgeting, and program review. I also led national competition training for IMO preparation, mentored students in problem solving, and coordinated selection processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Digital Data and Platforms Officer

St. John’s International School

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Managed the school's learning management and administrative systems (iSAMS, ManageBac), executing annual rollovers, timetable updates, and vendor support while training staff and improving platform reliability.

ISAMS ManageBac System Administration User Training Data Management Examination Logistics

Mathematics Lecturer

University of Zimbabwe

Mar 2010 - Aug 2022 (12 years 5 months)

Taught undergraduate mathematics across multiple courses, developed online repositories and interactive materials that increased student engagement by 45% and improved grades by 30%, and contributed to IT and curriculum development.

Higher Education Curriculum Development Matlab Online Learning Platforms Data Analysis Academic Administration

Mathematics Competition Leader

University of Zimbabwe

Nov 2005 - Aug 2022 (16 years 9 months)

Led advanced training programs and mentoring for IMO preparation, designed progressive curricula and coordinated national competition selection processes to develop high-performing candidates.

Competition Coaching Curriculum Design Mentoring Problem Solving Program Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Zimbabwe

Master of Mathematics, Mathematics

2007 - 2009

Activities and societies: Contributed to curriculum development and academic program reviews; engaged with external stakeholders.

Completed a postgraduate Masters in Mathematics focused on advanced mathematical theory and pedagogy.

University of Zimbabwe

Bachelor of Science (Honors), Mathematics

2002 - 2005

Activities and societies: Led training programs for mathematics competitions, mentored students for IMO selection and coordinated national competition processes.

Earned a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Mathematics with coursework and activities supporting competition preparation.