MACHARIA ANN NJERI

P.O. BOX ****-*****, NAIROBI, KENYA

CELL PHONE: +254-***-******

+254***-******

Email: adpwz1@r.postjobfree.com

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Skype: chakugenius

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

An accomplished administrator, Coach, Curriculum Specialist, teacher and educator with expertise in both primary and high school education and demonstrated success in the development of students.

Extensive experience in the creation and design of successful student programs with a track record of delivering positive results.

Proven ability to build innovative programs and coursework that foster learning and meet the needs of a diverse group.

Known for consistently meeting or exceeding annual student progress goals and institutional milestones.

Implemented alternative educational programs with a high rate of success.

Chaired diversity committee and built strong working relationship with schools.

WORK EXPERIENCE

WEST NAIROBI SCHOOL- JAN 2017 - TO DATE

ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language),Kiswahili Curriculum Specialist and Teacher.

Planning, preparing and delivering lesson plans and instructional materials to facilitate active learning.

Developing schemes of work, lessons plans and tests.

Instructing and monitoring students on how to use learning aids.

Managing students’ behavior and maintaining discipline.

Providing appropriate feedback on work to parents and administration.

Grading tests and conducting progress reports.

Developing curriculum

WOMEN EDUCATION RESEARCHERS KENYA (WERK) - JAN 2015- DEC 2016

(Tusome Early Grade Reading Literacy Program)

Instructional Coach/ Curriculum support Officer

Provide general administrative and resource support for the schools as required

Advise teachers and administrators on education on new and innovative ideas that will enhance teaching.

Support teachers and students in classes as required by the department.

Facilitate the professional development of teachers with a focus on improving pupils’ literacy skills.

Asses the effectiveness of curriculum and instructions, evaluate existing curriculum and asses the quality of instruction.

Ensure proper time management and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning.

Organize and facilitate cluster trainings and meetings.

Teacher training and observing teachers in class.

Modelling lessons for teachers

Coaching and mentoring

Report writing.

KIBERA SCHOOL FOR GIRLS- JAN 2013 – DEC 2014

Curriculum specialist (Head of literacy and social studies)

Providing leadership and professional development to the teachers.

Evaluating teaching methods that are already existing (level of technology, type of teaching and quality of text books).

Training, coaching, and mentoring teachers.

Researching new and innovative curriculum practices.

Developing, planning and coordinating curriculum and assessments for the purposes of implementing a standards based instructional program.

Consulting with the administration for the purposes of implementing and maintaining a standards based program.

Approving learning resources and materials

Observing teachers in class

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL NAIROBI - JAN 2007 – DEC 2012

English / Kiswahili/Social Studies/Religious Studies teacher (IGCSE)

Planning, preparing and delivering lesson plans and instructional materials to facilitate active learning.

Developing schemes of work, lessons plans and tests.

Instructing and monitoring students on how to use learning aids.

Managing students’ behavior and maintaining discipline.

Providing appropriate feedback on work to parents and administration.

Grading tests and conducting progress reports.

Middle School Model Nations

Assisting and guiding pupils and students in the crafting of resolutions for presentation at the MSMUN.

Preparing students and pupils for the MSMUN examinations that classify them into various country delegations and ambassadorial slots as well as interest groups.

Leading students and pupils through the protocols of the UN including lobbying their motions.

Chaperoning the students and pupils to the United Nations Office in Nairobi.

RIARA GROUP OF SCHOOLS - JAN 2002 – DEC 2006

Class Teacher

Organizing and participating in parents, teachers and students conferences.

In charge of pastoral care and daily routine of the students and pupils.

Evaluation of students.

Making of learning aids.

Teacher English/Kiswahili/Social Studies

Planning, preparing and delivering lesson plans and instructional materials to facilitate active learning.

Developing schemes of work, lessons plans and tests.

Instructing and monitoring students on how to use learning aids.

Managing students’ behavior and maintaining discipline.

Providing appropriate feedback on work to parents and administration.

Grading tests and conducting progress reports.

Head of Poetry

Generating original poetry and theatrical productions to be presented by pupils on concerts.

Training pupils and students for presentations at competitions that start from local to national levels in the Kenya Music Festivals.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY AUG 2003 – JULY 2008

Bachelor of Education (Arts) (English/Kiswahili)

KAMAGAMBO ADVENTIST TEACHERS COLLEGE SEP 1999 – JULY 2001

P1 Certificate (Primary Teacher Education)

NAARO SECONDARY SCHOOL 1995 – 1998

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

WORKSHOPS/TRAINING

CTBE Certificate in Teaching Business English offered by International Tefl and Tesol Training (ITTT)

TESOL/TEFL Certificate (120 Hour) offered by International Tefl and Tesol Training (ITTT)

Certificate in Teaching Linguistic Politeness and Intercultural Awareness training offered by Centre for Advanced Research on Language acquisition (CARLA) University of Minnesota.

Spanish (Beginner) training offered at the Westford International College -Aug 2019–

Present.

A short course on resilience offered Global Resiliency Initiative Team (GRIT) - 26th to 31st Oct 2013.

Syllabus interpretation and stress management at Oxford University Press - 11th to 17th Oct 2012.

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) at Riara Group of Schools training workshop - 22nd July 2006.

PERSONAL SKILLS & COMPETENCE

Experience in researched-based instructional practices.

Effective communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations.

Experience of the use of ICT.

Knowledge of and commitment to the school’s policies with regard to equal opportunities and to health and safety.

Knowledge principles of child development and learning processes and in particular, barriers to learning.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Lexicographer/editor/proofreader Kamusi Teule (Swahili dictionary) (East African Educational Publishers).

Participant in an English to Kiswahili translation draft sponsored by UNESCO and Ministry of culture and Social Services.

Motivational speaker in schools.

Translation of National Cohesion and Integration training manual from English to Kiswahili.

Proofreading Kamusi Angaza (Swahili dictionary) (East African Educational Publishers).

Reviewing, editing and proofreading New edition Kamusi Sanifu Ya Kiswahili ( Oxford University Press)

HOBBIES:

Reading

Translation and interpreting

Poetry

Drama and acting

Learning new languages and cultures

Making friends

Travelling

Site viewing

REFEREES

1.Joseph Wamukoya

The British School of Lome

Head of Physics Department.

Email: adpwz1@r.postjobfree.com

Cell Phone: +228********

2.Emily Hall

West Nairobi School

Middle School Principal

Email: adpwz1@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: +254-*********

3.Dr Hamisi Babusa (PHD)

Kenyatta University

Head Teaching Programmes and Publications,

Lecturer of Kiswahili and Language Education

Cell Phone : +254*********

Email: adpwz1@r.postjobfree.com

Cell Phone : +254*********

Website : www.hamisibabusa.com

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