Ruvimbo Matore is a teacher at Tendayi Primary School in the Glen View Mufakose District of Harare Metropolitan Province. She is a seasoned classroom practitioner whose more than 30 years of experience has benefitted both the school and more than 1600 learners. Matore has upgraded her skills from teacher to facilitator and has adapted herself to the new learning areas of Zimbabwe’s competence-based educational curriculum which requires learners to graduate with skills in critical thinking, scientific and research skills as well as the ability to solve life problems. She has assisted Tendayi Primary School in providing a quality and accessible education to the graduates. Her insights as a facilitator and ZIMSEC marker from her work have contributed to a great improvement in the pass rate of learners. Further, her work has improved the school’s performance and is considered among the best performing institutions in the district, ranking above 80%. Moreover, Ms. Matore participates as an examiner with ZIMSEC in the District, where she marks mathematics. In the community, Ms. Matore, is a member of the child protection committee, catering to the welfare of our learners, and the school social club, that builds the schools belonging in the community. Her role in the community is very instrumental. She is also breaking gender barriers and a role model to young girls, by being a soccer coach for the Glen View- Mufakose District.
