CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Joseph Ochieng Oneya

Address: Poughkeepsie, NY.

Email: ad2s3r@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Guiding and counseling learners and parents of learners with special needs. Assessing, placing, and Refereeing SNE learners.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

CAREER OBJECTIVES

To work in an organization/institution effectively as an instructor, advisor, counselor, and team player.

Acquire vast experience and exercise a high degree of integrity and competence. Uphold professional ethics in administering duties and responsibilities under minimal supervision.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

2009-2015: Bachelor of Education (Special Education) - Kenyatta University 2004-2007: Diploma in Special Needs Education - Kenya Institute of Special Education

(KISE)

1996-1998: Primary Teacher Education (P1) - Egoji Teachers Training College 1992-1995: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Sori Secondary School 1982-1990: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Lwanda Magwar Primary School SPECIAL SKILLS

Teaching SNE learners using total communication.

Guiding and counseling SNE persons.

SCIP techniques for behaviour management.

WORK EXPERIENCE

June 2022-Present: Direct Care Professional - Devereux Foundation, NY.

• Provides direct care and support to individuals with various needs, including daily living activities, personal hygiene, and meal preparation.

• Collaborates with healthcare professionals and social workers to develop and implement individualized care plans.

• Conducts assessments to identify client needs and preferences, adjusting care plans accordingly.

• Fosters a positive and inclusive environment that promotes independence and enhances the quality of life for clients.

• Assists with medication management and ensures adherence to prescribed treatments.

• Documents client progress, activities, and any incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.

2006-2021: Deputy Head Teacher, God Agak Special Needs School.

• Teaching SNE learners.

• Assessment, placement, and referral of SNE learners.

• Monitoring and supervising work attendance of staff on duty.

• Preparation and approval of Individualized Education Plans (IEP) prepared by teachers.

2004-2005: Special Needs Teacher, God Agak, Kenya. 2001-2004: Primary School Teacher, Aringo, Kenya.

INTERESTS

Participating in community work.

Reading.

Carrying out research and writing proposals.

Coaching and officiating special sports and gymnastics. Socializing.

References are available upon request.

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