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CURRICULUM VITAE
ROBINSON ALIANDA AKAKA P.O. BOX 28363, SEATTLE, WA,
98118
PHONE: +1-206-***-**** EMAIL: ***************@*****.*** ROBINSON ALIANDA AKAKA
PERSONAL PROFILE
A trained teacher; leader in educational management; practitioner in peace and conflict resolution, who believes that with the right skills, embedded in the right people and supportive environment, every human being has the potential to reach his/her maximum. The right leader must have a clear vision of where he/she is heading, before convincing people to follow in his steps.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
A desire to work in a busy and challenging environment that allows for efficient and effective utilization of ideas and knowledge that I have been able to acquire through academic pursuits, abilities and work experiences and to support the growth and realization of the organization’s goals and objectives.
PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME: Robinson Alianda Akaka
ID NO: 20134358
TEL: +1-206-***-****
ADRESS: P.O. 28363-WA, 98118
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GENDER: Male
DATE OF BIRTH: 5TH May 1977
NATIONALITY: KENYAN
E- MAIL ADRESS: ***************@*****.***
MARITAL STATUS: Married
LANGUAGES: English and Swahili-Spoken and written
RELIGION: Christianity
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
[2012 to date] Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Doctorate (in progress)
Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Studies
[2008-2010] Kampala International University
Masters
Masters of Art in Conflict Resolution and Peace Building
[2004-2006] Kenyatta University
Post Graduate Diploma
Post Graduate Diploma in Education
[1997-2001] Kenyatta University
Bachelor’s degree
Bachelors of Science Degree- Mathematics and Physics
[1992-1995] Kolongolo Secondary School
Certificate
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Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Mean grade B (plain)
[1982-1991] Biketi Primary School
Certificate
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
510 marks out of 700
WORK EXPERIENCE
[February 2018 to date] Lions Club of Nakuru Schools [Melvin Jones Lions Academy]
Position: Principal/Physics Teacher
Duties
Overall management of the teaching programmes in school
Training of teachers on the latest pedagogies in teaching
Booking teachers for external training
Monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum delivery
Preparing the strategic plans of the school
Ensuring the vision of the school is achieved
Financial planning –allocating resources where they are needed
Making presentations in seminars, workshops and school assemblies
Establishing and maintain cordial relations among all the stakeholders
Teaching
Researching and publishing findings to the student’s community Page 4 of 12
[July 2021] World Wide International (Child care), Nakuru Training on:
Skill acquisition for improvement of the livelihood for the less privileged
The nexus between the church and peacebuilding
Education as a de-escalation tool to enhance peace
The role of leaders in conflicts
Communication and conflict
[April 2021-Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation] Training on:
Climate change and conflicts
Water and pastures as a source of conflicts
Community resilience and competition for resources
The impact of major dam projects on the community
[January 2018 to February 2018] Nairobi Jaffery Academy Position: Physics Teacher, Advisor to the Principal on Academic Affairs Duties
Teaching Physics-Grade 11, 12 and 13
Assigned mentor-Year 11
Organizing house teams-Kifaru house
Newsletter articles contribution
Patron of the Humanitarian club
Member Model United Nations (MUN) programme.
Advising the Principal on the overall strategy to improve academic standards Page 5 of 12
[January 2017 to November 2017] Coffey International (Jamii Thabiti) Position: Consultant on Peace Building and Communal Violence Mitigation
Duties
Facilitating workshops on electoral reforms and Peace Building.
Sensitizing the media on conflict reporting.
Organizing seminars on the role of youth in peacebuilding.
Educating and identifying hot spots based on early warning mechanisms.
Coordinating government peace initiatives and the NGO led ones
Mapping of the hotspots for criminal gangs in Nakuru county
[August 2017 to October 2017] Independent Electoral Boundaries and Commission
(IEBC)
Position: Presiding Officer
Duties
Determines when required, whether an elector is eligible to cast his or her vote.
Makes entries in the Poll Book if such is required.
Assist differently-abled electors to cast their votes.
Knowledgeably and efficiently administers oaths/affirmations.
Ensures that all electors requiring assistance are treated in a dignified manner.
Ensures that Polling Agents and observers are permitted to monitor the process without interfering with electors or with the proceedings.
Ensures the queues are moving smoothly and orderly. Page 6 of 12
[Aug 2015 to Dec 2016] Braeburn Mombasa International School Position: Physics/Science Teacher
Duties
Teaching Physics and Science
Form tutor-Year 12/13
Assigned mentor-Year 11
Organizing form assemblies
Organizing house teams-Kifaru house
Newsletter articles contribution
Patron of the debate club
Member Model United Nations (MUN) programme.
[Jan, 2006 to July, 2015] Visa Oshwal Community, Nakuru[Shah Lalji Nangpar Academy]
Position: Deputy Headmaster/HoD-Science Department Duties
Teaching Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (IGCSE and GCE)
Chairing departmental meetings.
Updating schemes of work.
Housemaster – Flamingo house
Secretary to staff and P.T.A meetings.
Guiding and counselling students.
Chair-Discipline Committee.
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[Jan 2012 to March 2013] Centre for Conflict Resolution-Kenya Position: Part-time Peace and Conflict Consultant
Duties
Educating Women on electoral reforms and Peacebuilding.
Sensitizing the media on conflict reporting.
Organizing seminars on the role of youth in peacebuilding.
Educating and identifying hot spots based on early warning mechanisms.
Coordinating government peace initiatives and the NGO led ones.
[April 2011] Aga Khan Foundation
Position: Research Assistant
Duties
Designing and pretesting questionnaires.
Collecting data, coding and analysis
Presentation and interpretation of data
Monitoring and evaluation of the programme.
Writing reports and presenting the findings
[April- 2008] Compassion International- Kenya
Position: Research Assistant
Duties
Designing and testing questionnaires
Collecting data, coding and analyzing
Presentation and interpretation of data
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Monitoring and evaluation of the programme
[January- November 2005] Enoomatasiani Girls School Position: Teacher
Duties
Teaching Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry(8-4-4 system)
Organizing Science symposia
Coaching girls soccer team
Guiding and counselling students
Secretary to staff meetings
[2001-2004] Buru Buru Tuition Centre
Position: Teacher
Duties
Teaching Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Coordinating the daily running of the tuition centre
Guiding and Counseling students
Chairing meetings with teachers.
AWARDS
Third position in Physics, Kajiado District – Kenya Certificate of Secondary of Education – 2005( Enoomatasiani Girls School)
Best IGCSE Chemistry and Physics results- 2008-2014( Shah Lalji Nangpar Academy)
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SKILLS
Communication
As a principal, it is important to communicate with parents, teachers, students and workers-verbal and written
Being in charge of discipline required that the right skills to decipher both verbal and nonverbal communication from students.
Prepared my lesson on PowerPoint and used various learner-centred methods to appeal to all the senses of the learners.
As a peace and conflict consultant, I used different modes of communication to different electoral demographics.
Planning/Organizing
As the principal, I manage students discipline records, organize staff supervision timetables and students admission records.
As the Housemaster of Flamingo house, I managed to organize the teams for inter- house sports competitions, turning the house from perennial losers to winners.
As the head of the Science department, I managed to plan for completion of the syllabi and organize, in liaison with other teachers Science symposia.
My degree projects have required exquisite planning, coupled with a normal work schedule.
Teamwork
As a peace and conflict consultant, I worked under a team, sometimes under great pressure. Here, flexibility and initiative were essential.
As the principal, it is necessary to work as a team with other teachers.
Research involves working with other members to complete the projects on time.
As a new member of Braeburn School, it was necessary to fit in and pick information quickly.
Training
Working for the Centre for Conflict Resolution, Coffey International, I trained women on their role in conflict resolution and the journalists on conflict reporting. Page 10 of 12
As the principal, I trained teachers on the standards and expectations of the School. I did the same training when the Covid-19 pandemic struck in 2020. Here, I trained the teachers on the use of online platforms to teach.
As a teacher, I continuously train students to improve their grades. Computing
Good knowledge of MS Word, Access and PowerPoint.
Good knowledge on use of projector/video in training/teaching
Excellent knowledge on use of zoom Google meet and Google classroom to teach COURSE RESEARCH
[April 2012 to date]
Research Thesis on Integration of Peace and Conflict Studies in the Curriculum: A comparative study of the Kenya and British National Curriculum.
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Supervisor: Prof.Matanga
[January- November 2010]
Research project on “The Challenges of Resettling Internally Displaced Persons in Kenya-A case of Nakuru district” Kampala International University
Supervisor: Dr. Ann Rose Mwaniki, P.O Box 20,000- Kampala
[January- November 2004]
Research project on “The Challenges of Free Primary Education Programme in Kenya”.
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Kenyatta University
Supervisor: Dr John Aluko Orodho, P.O Box 43844 – Nairobi COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Attended seminars on effective teaching of Science subjects.
Conservation of lake Nakuru National Park – Annual ride with the Rhino
Annual tree planting at Hyrax Hill-Nakuru
Attended a workshop on Basketball coaching at Menengai High School- Nakuru
Attended principal’s forum in Nairobi
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Patron- Science club, Shah Lalji Nangpar Academy
Secretary – P.T.A- Shah Lalji Nangpar Academy
Class representative (P.G.D.E) -Kenyatta University
Judge- talent shows and drama-Shah Lalji Nangpar Academy
Founder, journalism club- Kolongolo Secondary School HOBBIES
Reading newspapers
Travelling
Watching Current Affairs, National Geographic
programmes and football on TV
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REFEREES
Ms. Ingrid Mwangi
Deputy Head teacher of Secondary
School/Administration Braeburn Mombasa
International School
P.o Box. 83009, Shanzu, Mombasa, Kenya
Email:
************@***************.**.**
Mobile: +254*********
Mr John Ntunguranyi
Headmaster
Shah Lalji Nangpar Academy,
P.O Box 55-20100,
Nakuru.
Tel: +254-722 -375- 818
Rebecca Mwaura
Adminsitrator
Lions Club of Nakuru Schools
P.O Box. 965, Nakuru, Kenya
************@*****.***
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