Cecilia Kimani
Teacher
Karen,Nairobi
Summary
Compassionate High School Teacher with 37 years of English and Literature instruction experience. Manages classrooms of up to 20 students with dedication to fostering student progress and achievement of learning objectives. Successful at cultivating inclusive and welcoming learning environments focused on student engagement and academic progress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior High School Teacher
The Nairobi Academy, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2017 - 09.2023
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Escalated consistent problematic behavior problems to school officials and senior staff.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on platforms such as PowerPoint, Prezi and Google Slides.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and [State]'s core educational standards.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement intellectually challenging visual arts program that provided creative outlet for students.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Prepared students for local and national skills competitions.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Monitored completed student material for evidence of cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.
- Utilized organized, methodical, and technical approach to teaching concepts.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English And Literature
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 09.1981 - 09.1985
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Education
Kenyatta University
Nairobi 09.1995 - 09.1996
Skills
Educational research
College preparation
Educational leadership
Secondary education
Directing annual school production
Accomplishments
- Mentored many new teachers in instructional and classroom management strategies.
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students.
- Supervised a team of up to 15 staff members.
- Certified Cambridge International Examinations examiner and moderator for English Language at A level.
- Oversaw the certification of School of the Nations, Nairobi, Kenya as a Cambridge School.
- Successfully trained as an IB Global Politics teacher.
- Achieved 100% pass for my students through effectively teaching and guiding my students for their A and O level Cambridge International exam.
Certification
Licensed High school teacher
Drama
One of the units I studied at the university was Theatre Arts. As a result and as a teacher of Drama (plays), I found myself drawn to performing. I then introduced Performance Arts as a subject. My students have excelled in that area.
I further introduced an annual production. This has proved very popular with students. Some of the productions I have directed in the past include Aida -The Timeless Love Story, Pirates of Penzance, Sarafina and Hairspray. Musicals have a special place in my heart.
Timeline
Senior High School Teacher
The Nairobi Academy, Kenya
09.2017 - 09.2023
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Education
Kenyatta University
09.1995 - 09.1996
Bachelor of Arts - English And Literature
University of Nairobi
09.1981 - 09.1985