Elizabeth A. Orwa

Teacher Trainer Educator Researcher

adjrmn@r.postjobfree.com +254-***-***-*** P.O Box 57511 -00200 Nairobi, Kenya

Career Profile

-Teacher trainer and educator with over 15 years of total work experience.

-Researcher with vast experience in developing and implementing education/ child protection advocacy and campaign strategies within marginalized groups and using the latest technology to serve marginalized communities and informal settlements in urban areas.

-Have worked over 8 years executing training of teachers on gender pedagogy, gender equality and social inclusion skills, access, enrolment, retention and transition through Accelerated Learning Program.

-Have worked in Kenya - Kajiado, Kiambu and Nairobi and Tanzania - Moshi and Arusha.

Skills & Competencies

Team leader and trainer Project management – activities Analytical and problem-solving

Partnership management – networks, liaisons Program & remediation expert Written and oral communicator – reporting Research Behavior management

Assessment procedures Multicultural instructional methods Administration

Class management and individual education Multiple assignments management Proficient in MS Office Suite and Internet use Education, children’s rights and

Child protection advocacy

Work History

Teacher Trainer Impact Ed International (Formerly) Discovery Learning Alliance March 2014 -December 2020

Role: Project activity management; teachers training and supervision; work plans; teacher and student group training; resource management; report writing; country-wide project management; technical support; partnerships; technology training; knowledge management; administration; professional development; event management; stakeholders’ relations.

Achievements:

-Managed project activities across Kenya (Kajiado, Kiambu and Nairobi) and Tanzania (Moshi and Arusha)

-The 9 activities included: - training, monitoring and evaluation of lessons, giving feedback, ensuring the equipment provided to the schools were functional, lesson demos and refresher training for new teachers, writing reports and stakeholder relations.

-Facilitated one-off allocation of 200k to 53 schools for educational equipment and trained 18 teachers on using technological devices such as screens and computers to deliver lessons to students.

-Facilitated training supported and supervised up to 3000 teachers with an emphasis on the implementation of the training modules during preparation and lesson presentation.

-Facilitated training of teachers across 25 schools in literacy, numeracy, and remediation.

-Trained 380 teachers and 15 Ministry of Education officials from Nairobi, Kajiado, Kiambu, Machakos and Wajir.

-Developed the best and most sustainable remediation strategy among 420 project schools in Kenya emerging the best school (Upper Matasia, Kajiado).

-Gave 375 motivational talks in four clusters of schools assigned to me improving the education outcome through end of term assessments.

-Lobbied community action mobilizers to investigate a child abuse issue resulting in the intervention of authorities in guaranteeing the safety of the child and continuation of their studies.

-Generated about 13780 weekly performance reports.

-Provided teachers with technical support including administering diagnostic tests and preparing learning materials for remedial learners with school visits every two weeks and resolution of tickets raised within 24 hours.

-Researched ideas over 2 months and developed, evaluated, and reviewed training materials every 3 months.

-Hosted up to 10 sessions that trained teachers in project schools on lesson demonstrations, in preparation for stakeholders and high profile guests including former US President Bill Clinton and representatives from the United Kingdom House of Commons.

-Met project expectations, delivered 424 training packages within guidelines and was recognized for excellent leadership and team spirit.

-Adhered to regulations when visiting high-risk security areas including precarious living situations - Kibera, Kayole, Kangemi, Kawangware, areas with wildlife and prone to erratic floods - Kajiado county, and further understood financial policies and procedures and strictly adhered to writing filed expense reports.

-Administrative tasks including - generating expense reports, progress of project reports, collating feedback from stakeholders including teachers, timesheets.

-Reviewed and facilitated continuous professional development every term, having one on one sessions with teachers and trainers and measured performance improvement using the ODK system.

-Sourced, prepared and managed teacher trainings, procuring between 10 and 15 venues for up to 50 teachers for each session.

-Co-organized stakeholders’ meetings every 3 months per a county to articulate the organization’s mission and vision.

-Prepared 260 weekly and 60 monthly work plans for project activities.

Teacher, Athletics and Drama Trainer Nairobi Primary School August 2000 - February 2014

Role: Lesson plans; research; supervision and coaching; guidance and counselling.

Achievements:

-Prepared and delivered up to five lesson plans daily using a range of different learning resources and equipment.

-Researched new topic areas, maintaining up- to- date subject knowledge, deciding and writing new curriculum materials

-Collaborated with learning mentors, other teachers, career advisers, education welfare officers and parents to achieve the set national and school academic goals.

-Supervised and coached in co-curricular activities, sports, and clubs and chaperoned them to educational trips.

-Provided guidance and counselling for pupils, identified potential talents and determined disciplinary measures for errant pupils.

-Provided feedback to parents on the conduct and performance of the students.

Teacher, Secretary of English Panel

Athletics and Drama Trainer Baba Dogo Primary School January 1995 - July 2000

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Peace & Conflict Transformation Daystar University 2014

Teachers Training Tambach Teachers College 1992

Professional Trainings

Certificate of Recognition

For Learning Centre Training Program Discovery Learning Alliance 2013

And Coca-Cola Africa Foundation

In partnership with the Ministry of Education

Certificate of Attendance

For Basic First Aid Course Kenya Red Cross 2015

Letter of Appreciation - Good Work Nairobi City County 2013

Recommendation Letter

For Science of Improving Lives Teacher Education and Professional Development 2012

Program Ministry of Education and FHI 360 Organizations

Certificate of Participation Nairobi Primary School (In house Training) 2012

Certificate of Participation Science Workshop 2012

Certificate of Recognition Discovery Global Education Partnership 2011

Certificate of Participation

In Item Writing Workshop Kenya National Examinations Council 2010

Certificate of Appreciation

For Outstanding Performance City Council of Nairobi 2009

Conflict Resolution, Reconciliation and

Peace for Christian Workers Daystar University 2008

Certificate of Completion

In Human Resource Management Daystar University 2008

Certificate of Satisfactory

In School Management Daystar University 2008

Certificate of Attendance - Education Seminar Nakasero Primary School-Uganda, 2006

Inter-Capital City Federation of Head Teachers Associations

For East Africa

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