Resume- Lawson Chiwara

Lawson Chiwara – Resume

Lawson Chiwara – Resume

Contact Information

Ndanga Business Centre, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe
Email: lawchiwara0@gmail.com
Phone: +263 777 212 895
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lawson-chiwara
Portfolio: https://www.clippings.me/lawchiwara | lawchiwara0.blogspot.com

Professional Title

Educator, Safeguarding Advocate & Investigative Journalist

Summary

Globally minded educator and systems innovator with 12+ years of experience in inclusive English instruction, curriculum reform, and youth empowerment. Specializes in dignity-centered pedagogy, low-resource innovation, and strategic mentorship. Published journalist and broadcaster amplifying rural voices through ethical storytelling and public health advocacy. Proven record in safeguarding leadership, community mobilization, and digital portfolio design. Open to employer-sponsored relocation.

Core Competencies

  • Inclusive English instruction and differentiated teaching strategies
  • Safeguarding, child protection documentation, and case study analysis
  • Curriculum development for marginalized learners
  • Community mobilization and educator mentorship
  • Investigative journalism and ethical storytelling
  • Digital literacy and cross-platform portfolio building
  • Trauma-informed pedagogy and cross-cultural collaboration

Education

  • BA in English and Communication – Midlands State University (2011)
  • TEFL Certificate – Alison (2025)
  • Diploma in Teaching Skills – Alison (2025)
  • ICT Essentials for Teachers – UNESCO (2025)
  • Diploma in Journalism – Alison (2025)

Work Experience

English Language & Literature Teacher

Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Masvingo Province

  • Led inclusive instruction across multiple grade levels
  • Improved ZIMSEC pass rates by through various learner centered strategies
  • Mentored educators in safeguarding documentation and trauma-informed teaching

Education Systems Innovator

Independent Projects in Masvingo & Gweru

  • Designed low-resource curriculum tools for marginalized learners
  • Mobilized rural communities for digital literacy and youth empowerment

Founder & Lead Broadcaster

Kuvheneka FM

  • Produced education-focused radio segments reaching listeners
  • Amplified community voices on health, safety, and cultural expression

News Reporter & Anchor

ZBC Voice of Zimbabwe

  • Covered public health campaigns, political analysis,sport articles and human interest stories
  • Published articles on safety, reform, and resilience

Coordinator

Save the Family Trust

  • Led safeguarding initiatives and community care programs
  • Organised family centered counselling sessions and gatherings

Selected Publications

  • Rebel Writers and African Democracy – Opinion
  • Distracted Walking Blamed for Teen’s Tragic Death – Investigative
  • Parked Dreams – Short Story on civil service and dignity
  • The Beacon of Hope – Bopoma Orphanage – Human interest
  • Sanctions and the Blame Game – Political analysis

Languages

English (Fluent), Shona (Fluent)

Availability

Open to relocation and visa-sponsored roles in education, media, and advocacy sectors.

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