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I was a volunteer teacher in rural Zimbabwe in 1999 for a year just after a finished my university degree via student partnerships worldwide.
I was responsible for teacher social studies, history and geography to rural children who limited or no English.

I know patience and making lessons fun is key with any audience from youngest to adults.
Making people relaxed to be themselves means they are more engaged and naturally more attentive.

I am Lungile Manana, 22 years of age. I am a very reliable person, flexible, kind, punctual and positive. My love for learning has made me work in different fields, and I've done very well. I have worked as a teaching assistant in 2019 and I loved every moment of it, I felt pure in the presence of children, working with fellow teachers and having to plan team building activities was the best for me. I then got a job for being a promoter with which I learnt report writing and working in pressured environment, being open minded and understanding people's needs and having to assist meet them. I believe one of my greatest strengths is patience, being patient with people until they get satisfied or meet their desired goal. I believe I will be the right candidate as I have a background of how a classroom should be, and mostly how to be with children in school.

I am a team player who is very adaptable and can be productive in different situations – planned for or otherwise. I have 3+ years experience teaching children and young adults aged 3 – 25 years old. As a result, I've gained the skills to connect with students of different ages and find ways to engage them and make a lesson productive and fun at the same time. Furthermore, I have experience teaching both online and offline, and in different sized classes. Thus, I know that I am able to adapt materials and lessons to be able to conduct the same material in different ways depending on what is available and what is provided to me.

Despite lacking formal teaching experience, my strength lies in my ability to impart knowledge effectively, cultivated through guiding and instructing my younger siblings. This hands-on engagement has granted me valuable insights into tailoring explanations to individual needs, fostering patience, and adapting teaching methods to ensure comprehension. My vibrant and energetic personality, coupled with strong social skills, enables me to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment. These qualities contribute to my effectiveness as an educator, fostering a positive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and active participation among students.