General farm worker

Maureen Muyaku Karakacha

Experienced Trainer/ Farm Worker +254*********. ****************@*****.***. Kaimosi Kenya. Colombia +573*********

SUMMARY

A result driven Teacher with 2 years of experience in using different teaching methods to reach out to students, including physical demonstrations, drawn illustrations and visual presentations.

An experienced Farm worker with Hands-on experience in farm operations and management. Supported daily farm activities, supervised field workers, and assisted in livestock care, crop production, and farm planning. I am skilled in record keeping, farm equipment handling, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

KEY SKILLS

Crop production and management

Pest, weed, and disease control

Post harvest handling and storage

Irrigation systems and water management

Livestock management (Feeding, Breeding, Health care)

Soil fertility and land preparation

Record keeping and inventory management

Marketing of agricultural produce

Farm machinery operation and maintenance

Team leadership and supervision

Problem solving in farm operation

Communication with farmers and stakeholders

Healthy safety and environmental awareness

Microsoft office

WORK EXPERIENCE

Jan 2025 to date American School Way- Socio cultural Ambassador

Responsibilities

Plan and lead activities that celebrate Colombian and global cultures.

Integrate English language learning with cultural experiences.

Motivate students to participate in extracurricular events that build confidence and communication skills in English.

Prepare and teach English Lessons that focus on speaking, Listening, reading, Writing and grammar skills.

Incorporate digital tools, games and media to enhance learning.

Jan 2017-Dec 2024 Friends College Kaimosi –Assistant Farm Manager

Responsibilities

Supervised Poultry housing, feeding, vaccination schedules, egg collection, and broiler. Maintained biosecurity protocols and recordkeeping for flock health and productivity.

Assisted in the daily care of dairy cows including milking routines, feed formulation, health checks, and milk hygiene practices.

Managed small ruminant units including housing, breeding, feeding, and disease prevention of Goats, Sheep and Rabbits. Promoted proper hygiene and sustainable feed utilization.

Oversaw the cultivation of vegetables and fruits including crop selection, soil preparation, planting, weeding, and harvesting

Managed greenhouse environments for optimal crop growth, including temperature, humidity, irrigation, and pest control.

Assisted in the management of fishponds including feeding, water quality monitoring, and harvesting. Ensured regular maintenance of pond infrastructure and stocking practices.

Collaborated with academic staff to provide hands on training for students in various agricultural enterprises.

Supervised pig production in terms record keeping, piglet management, health management, feeding and reproduction and housing.

EDUCATION

TEFL Universal-UK

120 Hour Advanced TEFL/ TESOL CERTIFICATION - May 2024-Aug 2024

Kenya Technical Trainers/ Teachers College, Nairobi Kenya,

Diploma in Technical Teacher Education - Aug 2019-Dec 2021

Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology, Bungoma Kenya

Diploma in General Agriculture- Aug 2016-Nov 2018

Kenya Technical Trainers/ Teachers College, Nairobi Kenya,

Certificate in Vocational Pedagogy-Oct 2020-Nov 2020

Kenya Institute of Management, Kakamega-Kenya, Jan 2013-Aug 2013

Certificate in Management

STRENGTHS

Passion for Learning and teaching – I Inspire my students and create a positive learning environment for them.

Creativity-I develop engaging and innovative lesson plans that make learning fun and memorable for my Leaners.

Animal Health and Nutrition- monitored livestock health, administered vaccines and ensured balanced feeding programs.

Housing and Welfare- Maintained clean, safe and comfortable animal housing environments to promote animal welfare.

Disease prevention and control- implemented biosecurity measures and worked with veterinary officers to manage outbreaks-

Time and Resources Management- Efficiently scheduled tasks to meet seasonal demands while managing labor and input costs.

Team leadership and supervision – Supervised farm staff and trained students in hands on crop and animal production activities.

LANGUAGES

English proficient Swahili Native

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