Curriculum Vitae
Personal Information
Name
GILBERT OWUOR ODONGO
Address
P.O. BOX 20608,
***** ******* (Kenya)
Telephone(s)
Mobile Phone
Fax(es)
N/A
E-mail(s)
*********@*****.***
Nationality
Kenyan
Date of birth
14/01/1988
Gender
Male
Work experience
Dates
October 2016- Up to date
Occupation or position held
-Teaching
Main activities and responsibilities
-Teaching English Literature and Vocabulary, SAT/TOEFL, Public Speaking.
-Guidance and Counselling Teacher
-Spoken English Teacher
-Homeroom Teacher Grade 7
Name and address of employer
Flipper International School
P. O. Box 6139, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Type of business or sector
Education
s
Dates
October 2013 – September 2016
Occupation or position held
-Teaching
Main activities and responsibilities
-Teaching English Literature and Vocabulary, SAT/TOEFL, Spoken English
-Guidance and Counselling Teacher
-Duty Teacher
-Homeroom Teacher Grade 11
-Drama patron and choral verses trainer
Name and address of employer
Ethio-Parents’ School
P. O. Box 25278-1000, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Type of business or sector
Education
Education and training
Dates
21/09/2007 - 03/04/2011
Title of qualification awarded
Bachelor of Education (Arts) Second Class Upper Division
Principal subjects / occupational skills covered
English and Literature
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 438**-*****, Nairobi (Kenya)
Level in national or international
International
Dates
10/02/2002 - 20/11/2005
Title of qualification awarded
Kenya Certificate of Education (K.C.S.E)-Grade-B+ (Plus)
Principal subjects / occupational skills covered
Secondary School Education
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Awasi Mixed High School (High School)
P.O. Box 104, Awasi (Kenya)
Level in national or international classification
National
Dates
11/01/1993 - 20/11/2001
Title of qualification awarded
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E)-Marks(391/500)
Principal subjects / occupational skills covered
Primary School Education
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Chemelil Sugar Primary School
P.O. Box 177 Muhoroni (Kenya)
Level in national or international classification
National
Personal skills and competences
Other language(s)
Self-assessment
Understanding
Speaking
W r i t i n g
Listening
Reading
Spoken interaction
Spoken production
English and Kiswahili
Proficient user
Proficient user
Proficient user
Proficient user
Proficient user
Social skills and competences
-Good communication skills-Proficient in public speech and written communication, gained through training as a teacher and period of teaching practice.
Organisational skills and competences
-Leadership skills-Attained through training as a Teacher and the positions I have held as a class teacher and a drama patron at the Bridge International Academy.
Technical skills and competences
-Good ability of Classroom teaching and Assessment of English and Literature, gained through periods of training and practice.
Computer skills and competences
-Good command of Microsoft office, gained through experience and constant handling of online academic assignments
Artistic skills and competences
-Gardening
-Tree Planting and Environmental conservation.
-Writing poems
Other skills and competences
-Playing Tennis
-Reading Inspirational Books and Articles
-Adventure
-Socialising
Additional information
1) Sr. Bertha Gorrety,
Principal,
Ahero Girls’ Secondary School,
P.O. Box 6- 40101,
Ahero, Kenya.
Phone No. +254*********
2) Mr. Martin M. Waweru,
Lecturer,
Kenyatta University,
P.O. Box 438**-*****,
Nairobi.
Phone No. +254*********
********@*****.***
3) Mr. Charles Mwaura,
Outreach Officer,
Gibson School Systems, Addis Ababa.
Annexes
Attached are copies of my academic certificates:
1) Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
2) KCSE Certificate
3) KCPE Certificate
4) Secondary School Leaving Certificate.
P.O Box 206**-*****,
City Square,
Nairobi.
25th August, 2017.
To,
The Human Resources Manager,
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: Application for the position of an ESL/ELL Teacher
Following your recent advertisement online seeking to recruit ESL/ELL Teachers, I hereby submit my application. I am B.E.D (English/ Literature) graduate from Kenyatta University with a Second Class Honors (Upper Division).
I am self motivated, a problem solver, hardworking and a team player with great interpersonal and communication skills. I have basic knowledge in computer, generally, Microsoft office. I am young, dynamic, creative and a very innovative individual. Currently, I am an English teacher at Flipper International School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I am proficient in the British Curriculum that is being offered in our school. I am looking for an environment that would offer me change and help me develop my teaching career further. Therefore, I would love to join your team and bring my wealth of experience and dedication to your organization.
I believe am a suitable candidate for the above position because I am always willing to go the extra mile. My focus at work is about productivity and profitability and improving the bottom line for the business. I have always wished to work in a busy institution which can tap my knowledge and creativity for the betterment of the organization and the society; at the same time nurturing and building me to become an all-round individual.
I have attached my CV with this mail, and I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you in advance.
Yours faithfully,
Gilbert Owuor Odongo.