PMProsper Makosa
@prospermakosa
Experienced secondary English and Tourism educator focused on learner-centered, CAPS-aligned outcomes.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished English Language, Literature, and Tourism educator with over 22 years of secondary school teaching experience, specializing in English First Additional Language and Home Language under the CAPS framework.
I have experience in curriculum development, assessment design, moderation, and examination marking, including service as a Matric Paper 3 marker for the NSC since 2018.
My teaching blends inquiry-based and blended learning approaches to foster critical thinking, writing, and analytical reading; I led an incoming matric cohort to a 100% pass rate in 2025 and have guided other classes to strong pass rates.
I am SACE-registered, committed to continuous professional development, and bring creativity, strong classroom management, and learner-centred mentorship to progressive schools seeking measurable academic improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
English Educator
Thabasikwa Secondary School
Jan 2021 - Jan 2026 (5 years)
Taught English FAL and HL to Grades 8–12, led the English department and QA of internal assessments, and guided the 2025 matric class to a 100% pass rate (51% average).
Geography Educator
Rekgaratlhile Secondary School
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020 (6 months)
Taught Geography and Social Sciences to Grades 8–12 and supported the 2020 matric cohort to an 80% pass rate through targeted instruction and assessment.
English FAL Educator
Ramotshere Secondary School
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 11 months)
Taught English FAL to Grades 10–12, integrating creative writing and reading analysis while supporting departmental teaching standards and assessments.
Geography & Tourism Educator
Ramotshere Secondary School
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 11 months)
Taught Geography (Grades 11–12) and Tourism (Grades 11–12), delivered CAPS-aligned lessons and contributed to curriculum content and learner development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UAUniversity of South Africa
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature and Writing
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Writing at the University of South Africa, awarded in 2017.
Institute of Personnel Management of Zimbabwe
Diploma in Training Management, Training Management
Completed a Diploma in Training Management from the Institute of Personnel Management of Zimbabwe, awarded in 2007.
UZUniversity of Zimbabwe
Diploma in Education, Education (Secondary)
Completed a Diploma in Education (Secondary) at the University of Zimbabwe, awarded in 2004.
Cambridge GCE Advanced Level
Cambridge GCE A-Level, Humanities
Achieved Cambridge GCE Advanced Level qualifications with subjects including English, Geography, and History, completed in 1995.
Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level
Cambridge GCE O-Level, General Secondary Education
Completed Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level qualifications, awarded in 1993.
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