Chifuniro Banda is a passionate and impact-driven education professional from Malawi with a Bachelor of Arts in Education (Literature and Linguistics) from Malawi Assemblies of God University (MAGU). He has experience in secondary school teaching, educational administration, literacy development, and advocacy for learners with dyslexia and special educational needs through Able Foundation - Dyslexia Malawi.
His professional journey is defined by a deep commitment to creating learning environments where every child — regardless of cognitive, linguistic, or physical difference — can thrive.
Mission: To champion inclusive, equitable, and accessible education for every learner in Malawi and across Africa.
Core beliefs that shape my approach to education, advocacy, and leadership.
I believe classrooms must be designed for all learners — including those with dyslexia, learning disabilities, and diverse cognitive profiles.
Equity means providing every child with what they need to succeed — not giving everyone the same thing.
Effective education places the learner at the centre. I design lessons that honour students' lived experiences.
Literacy is the gateway to all learning. My work focuses on evidence-based literacy intervention.
I am committed to raising awareness about dyslexia and other learning differences in Malawi.
Malawi Assemblies of God University (MAGU) — Strong Credit (GPA: 2.74)
Achieved A Grade (93%) — demonstrating exceptional classroom competence.
Alison Online Learning — focusing on inclusive education, learning disabilities, and dyslexia awareness.
Through Able Foundation - Dyslexia Malawi, I work to transform how Malawian communities understand and respond to dyslexia.
Conducted community-based workshops educating parents and local leaders about dyslexia identification and support strategies.
Established reading clubs providing additional literacy support to struggling learners in underserved communities.
Led school-based campaigns promoting inclusive practices and educating fellow teachers about accommodating diverse learning needs.
An investigation into teacher knowledge, attitudes, and preparedness regarding dyslexia identification and classroom support.
A practitioner-focused guide offering actionable strategies for creating more inclusive learning environments.
A downloadable resource pack containing multi-sensory activities and structured literacy exercises for struggling readers.
Alison Online Learning — covering inclusive education, learning disabilities, dyslexia awareness, learner support strategies, and classroom inclusion practices.
Bachelor of Arts in Education (Literature and Linguistics) awarded with Strong Credit from Malawi Assemblies of God University (MAGU).
Achieved an outstanding 93% (A Grade) during teaching practice at Santhe Secondary School.
Recognised for ongoing advocacy work through Able Foundation - Dyslexia Malawi.
A reflection on the urgent need to mainstream inclusive practices in Malawian schools.
Exploring cultural misconceptions about dyslexia and sharing strategies for community-level education.
A practical guide to multi-sensory teaching techniques that support literacy development for all learners.
Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for academic writing and professional presentations.
Skilled in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive for cloud-based collaboration.
Competent with online research tools, academic writing platforms, and educational technology applications.
"To become a leading inclusive education specialist, researcher, and educational advocate dedicated to strengthening dyslexia awareness, literacy development, and equitable access to quality education in Malawi and across Africa."
Access my complete professional curriculum vitae, including detailed academic background, teaching experience, research interests, and advocacy work.
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