Lesego Mbume
Passionate and reflective Foundation Phase teacher with over five years of classroom teaching experience of Grade R-4, beyond teaching practice, complemented by current experience in higher education, learner intervention, teacher mentoring and educational research. Holds a Bachelor Degree of Education in Foundation Phase and is currently completing a Bachelor of Education Honours in Childhood Education. Currently serving as a Specialist Teacher, Teaching and Learning Mentor, Tutor Coordinator for Practicum and Research Assistant within the University of Johannesburg's Department of Childhood Education. I am also a qualified English Reading Tutor, with experience in Early Literacy, Reading Support, Learner Development, Lesson Planning, and Classroom Management. I enjoy helping children learn, grow, and flourish academically, socially and emotionally, and creating a positive and supportive learning environment.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Education
About
I am a passionate, warm and reflective Foundation Phase educator who believes that every child can succeed when they feel valued, supported and appropriately challenged. My teaching approach is learner-centred, inclusive and differentiated, combining explicit instruction with practical, engaging and collaborative learning experiences. I use observation and assessment to understand individual learner needs, provide targeted support and create opportunities for extension and growth. My strengths include literacy, phonics and numeracy development, strong relationship-building, patience, classroom management and a commitment to continuous professional growth. What makes me a great teacher is my genuine care for the whole child, combined with high expectations and a willingness to adapt my teaching to help every learner develop confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning.