Educator and Teacher Trainer with Leadership Experience
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
JAMES OCHIENG
Date of Birth: 15th September, 1988
Kenyan, ID.25849207
P O BOX 02-20147 HOMABAY (Kenya)
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A seasoned professional with over 13 years of experience in school administration and projects management within the education sector.
Demonstrates expertise in overseeing and improving academic programs, managing budgets, and leading faculty teams to achieve educational excellence.
Known for implementing innovative strategies to enhance student outcomes and streamline operations. Skilled in academic leadership, strategic planning, ensuring successful delivery of educational initiatives on time and within budget.
Possesses exceptional communication and leadership abilities, fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders, staff, and parents to promote a positive and inclusive school environment.
CAREER OBJECTIVES
Looking to progress and advance professional competence in the fields of Education and school leadership, Project Management and Administration while leveraging my over 13 years work experience to provide quality services and expertise to contribute to the overall success of your esteemed educational organization.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
School Management and Administration.
Program and Project Planning and Management.
Research
Monitoring and Evaluation
Teaching and staff coaching
Guidance and counseling
Teaching
SKILLS
Academic leadership, Project Management
Strategic Planning and Execution, Team Leadership and Development
Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Resource mobilization and management, Building community
March 2024 - Present: Programs Manager - Kenya Projects Organization (KENPRO)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Key Responsibilities and Achievements:
1. Strategic Program Design and Implementation
Lead the planning and execution of multi-sector programs in education, renewable energy, agribusiness, and research.
Develop comprehensive project proposals, work breakdown structures (WBS), and implementation frameworks.
Provide oversight in project approvals, stakeholder consultations, and results-based execution.
2. Coordination of Interns and Trainees
Oversee KENPRO’s internship and capacity-building program, including recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and evaluation of interns.
Design structured learning activities, mentorship sessions, and performance tracking aligned with academic and institutional goals.
Ensure interns contribute meaningfully to research, fieldwork, and documentation processes.
3. Logistics and Resource Mobilization
Coordinate timely allocation and mobilization of project resources—staff, tools, and finances.
Supervise logistics related to field deployments, workshops, data collection, and stakeholder engagements.
4.Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development
Serve as liaison with national and county governments, donors, CBOs, and academic institutions.
Organize stakeholder consultations and feedback forums to ensure inclusive project delivery.
5. Training and Capacity Development
Organize and evaluate capacity-building programs for community members, project staff, and stakeholders.
Align training with project indicators and deliver evidence-based feedback for quality improvement.
6. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
Design and implement MEL tools to track project progress, outcomes, and impact.
Prepare periodic technical and financial reports, aligning with donor and regulatory standards.
7. Risk Management and Compliance
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to project scope, budget, and implementation timelines.
Ensure compliance with national laws, donor regulations, and institutional policies on data privacy and sustainability.
8. Knowledge and Documentation
Maintain accurate project records, training documentation, contracts, and financial reports.
Contribute to policy briefs, learning papers, and organizational knowledge-sharing platforms.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
FEBRUARY 2023 TO JANUARY 2025: PRINCIPAL/ HEAD OF SCHOOL – PRECIOUS GEMS SCHOOL.
Job Purpose
To develop and maintain effective academic programs, develop and maintain effective non-academic programs, to promote the improvement of teaching and learning as per to the ministry of education, to instill school culture on discipline, to provide effective leadership and management and quality instructions for exceptional performance within the school.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
Development and Implementation of academic policies, procedures.
Work in close collaboration/liaison with the heads of various sections for effective leadership and management of the institution.
Maintaining Academic excellence & achievements across all levels.
Participation in the board meeting.
Participate in admin meetings.
Strategic contribution in the formulation of learning improvement strategies.
Responsible for Performance Management for all teaching staff.
Reporting & dashboard presentation skills on the school’s performance.
Responsible for quality assurance & controls through monitoring and evaluation of key academic, learning and non-academic processes.
You are expected to appropriately delegate work to direct reports for smooth running of all functions of learning.
The role holder is also responsible for students & staff retention.
Spearheading school’s educational vision and mission through practical goals & targets.
Keen eye on legal matters and their implication to the business in the day-to-day running of the school.
Drive the development of an exceptional leadership and teaching teams including through coaching, observation and feedback;
Have a strong understanding and be able to coach on inquiry based instructional models
Understand how to lead through data driven instruction and drive professional development through data driven instruction
Set and model a consistent tone of highest expectations, joy, and growth mindset among staff and students
Curriculum Implementation and Learning Management
Ensure that educational strategies are in place to support effective learning across the school.
Setting standards & guidelines in line with the policies of Precious Gems School and the Ministry of education.
Serve as a facilitator and guide for quality instructional practices.
Works collaboratively with the teachers to identify and implement effective teaching practices.
Administrative Management
Oversight the school calendar of events & learning timetables.
Providing oversight of all school functions through appointed event coordination for positive corporate image.
Management of teaching staff issues in conjunction with the HR Office.
Preparation and provision of relevant academic reports for decision making.
Prioritize, plan and organize workload for the school through the respective personnel.
Performing any other duties as may be prescribed to you from time to time
MAY 2020 TO FEB 2023: PRINCIPAL – THE CORNER BROOK SCHOOL – JUJA
Job Purpose
To develop and maintain effective educational programs, to promote the improvement of teaching and learning as per to the ministry of education, to instill school culture on discipline, to provide effective leadership and management and quality instructions for exceptional performance within the school.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
Development and Implementation of academic policies, procedures
Work in close collaboration/liaison with the deputy principal for effective leadership and management of the institution.
Maintaining Academic excellence & achievements across all forms.
Participation in the board meeting as when required.
Strategic contribution in the formulation of learning improvement strategies.
You shall be expected to appropriately delegate work to direct reports for smooth running of all functions of learning.
The role holder shall also be responsible for students & staff retention.
Spearheading school’s educational vision and mission through practical goals & targets.
Keen eye on legal matters and their implication to the business in the day-to-day running of the school.
Drive the development of an exceptional leadership and teaching teams including through coaching, observation and feedback.
Curriculum Implementation and Learning Management
Ensure that educational strategies are in place to support effective learning across the school.
Setting standards & guidelines in line with the policies of The Corner Brook School and the Ministry of education.
Serve as a facilitator and guide for quality instructional practices.
Works collaboratively with the teachers to identify and implement effective teaching practices.
Providing direction of critical academic perspectives that can improve learning.
Responsible for compliance with the Ministry of education and Kenya National Examination Council Regulations and syllabuses
Teaching students based on national curriculum guidelines within your specialized subject areas and examining them as required.
Responsible for the student’s code of conduct.
Responsible for continuous parental engagements
Administrative Management
Oversight the school calendar of events & learning timetables.
Providing oversight of all school functions through appointed event coordination for positive corporate image.
Management of teaching staff issues in conjunction with the HR Office.
Preparation and provision of relevant academic reports for decision making.
Prioritize, plan and organize workload for the school through the respective personnel.
Liaising with all support departments to ensure that necessary resources are available in a timely manner to enable learning.
Performing any other duties as may be prescribed to you from time to time
Key performance indicators
Staff and Student Retention.
Tangible educational & academic Excellence.
Effective & relevant school policies
Digitalization of academic processes and procedures.
Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
Measurable business growth and development
FEB 2018 TO MAY 2020: - ADMINISTRATIVE PRINCIPAL- CORNERSTONE PREPARATORY ACADEMY (Naomi’s Village)
Job Description for Cornerstone Administrative Principal
The Administrative Principal is in charge of providing oversight in the day-to-day running of the school. This relates to planning, organizing and implementing appropriate school academic and non-academic programs and strategies that promote holistic learning in a manner that guides, supports and encourages students to develop and fulfill their full potential. Reporting to the director, the administrative principal, among others, perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
As a teacher plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences, while supporting teachers to do the same
Oversee development of teacher professional documents, including schemes of work and lesson plans by teachers, while establishing and communicating clear roles and responsibilities for teachers
Plan and implement staff meetings with teachers at least twice per term, and maintain record of minutes thereof.
In collaboration with the students’ principal, build effective and healthy working relationships with parents through various means, including planning and implementing parents’ meetings to keep them involved in the education of their children from time to time as need arises, but at least once per term
Plan and organize for scheduled teacher training sessions in line with the Cornerstone Master Teacher Training Program, and participate actively
Providing a working link between academic operations and other departments of the school
From time to time assess and make recommendations to the management for acquisition of resources, including human, that support the overall operations of the school
Perform all management and administrative roles as Head of Academic department (separate sheet for role of HOD), and any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
JAN 2012 TO FEB 2018: - TEACHER (KISWAHILI AND CRE)-STAREHE BOYS CENTRE AND SCHOOL.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Prepare classroom for class activities & be able to use relevant technology to support instruction
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.
FEB 2018 TO DATE: -VOLUNTARY INITIATOR & CONSULTING MANAGER- ST. STEPHEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Setting and supervising effective preparation and use of the educational professional documents (i.e., lesson plan, schemes of work, record of work covered, health records, schedules among others)
Leading marketing efforts to ensure student numbers are constantly growing;
Articulate a compelling short- and long-term vision for the development of the school’s culture and student programs;
Drive the development of an exceptional teaching team including through coaching of teachers through observation and feedback;
Set and model a consistent tone of highest expectations, joy, and growth mindset among staff and students alike;
Develop and strengthen partnerships with the educational authorities, other schools and other stakeholders to provide enriching academic and extracurricular
opportunity for students;
Lead key school rituals as needed to model and ingrain an enviable culture;
Managing the performance and appraisal for all staff under their supervision;
FEB 2016 TO AUG 2018: - FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- JABELI EDUCATION CENTRE & ADULT SCHOOL.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Setting and supervising effective preparation and use of the educational professional documents (i.e., lesson plan, schemes of work, record of work covered, health records, schedules among others)
Leading marketing efforts to ensure student numbers are constantly growing;
Articulate a compelling short- and long-term vision for the development of the school’s culture and student programs;
Drive the development of an exceptional teaching team including through coaching of teachers through observation and feedback;
Set and model a consistent tone of highest expectations, joy, and growth mindset among staff and students alike;
Develop and strengthen partnerships with the educational authorities, other schools and other stakeholders to provide enriching academic and extracurricular
opportunity for students;
Lead key school rituals as needed to model and ingrain an enviable culture;
Quickly identify and respond to classroom/school culture or behavior issues;
Partner with parents and other key community stakeholders to build the Schools’ brand;
Plan and lead school staff meetings and follow through on key resolutions;
Carry out internal and external communication with varied stakeholders;
Oversee preparation of timetables, class schedules and room allocation for all classes;
Demonstrate professional skill and a high standard of fairness and integrity
Define institution’s objectives and goals
Define functional requirements of the staff team, and form such a team of staff using the right organization’s channels
Identify all the organization stakeholders and their expectations, and put in place stakeholder management plans where required
Identify risks and put mitigation measures in place where applicable
Identify applicable regulations pertaining to the school and ensure compliance
MAY 2011 TO JAN 2012: - TEACHER (KISWAHILI AND CRE)-MUTUNGURU SECONDARY SCHOOL, KIGUMO.
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Prepare classroom for class activities & be able to use relevant technology to support instruction
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development
Communicating, consulting and co-operating with other members of the school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students
Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
DATES CERTIFICATES INSTITUTION
2018 to 2024 MA- Project planning and management University of Nairobi
2007 to 2011 Bachelor of Education - Arts Catholic University of E. Africa
2003 to 2006 K.C.S.E. Agoro Sare High School
1995 to 2002 K.C.P.E. Ober Boys Boarding School
PROFESIONAL QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
Resource Mobilization and management - Higher Institute of Applied Learning
Scietific Research and Publication - Higher Institute of Applied Learning
Academic leadership – Ubuntu HUB Education.
Resilient Training Course – Baylor University (School of Education).
Competency Based Learning
Competency Based Curriculum.
Assertive Discipline – Cornerstone Preparatory Academy – Maimahiu.
Masters of Art in project planning and management in progress at The University of Nairobi.
Bachelor of Education at Catholic University of Eastern Africa- second class honors, upper Division.
Certificate in Computer Studies at Catholic University of Eastern Africa
REFEREES:
EMPLOYMENT REFEREE
1.Prof. Anthony M. Wanjohi
Director of Research & Projects
Kenya Projects Organization (KENPRO)
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2.Nelly Alung’at
Human Resource Manager.
Precious Gems Schools
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3.Purity Warungu
Project Coordinator.
Cornerstone Preparatory School.
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4.Alex Isoe
Human Resources Manager
The Corner Brook School.
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EDUCATIONAL REFEREE
1.Richard Okello
Lecturer.
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
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