Hardworking teaching professional, clear communicator, dedicated and organised Educator, with background in Automotive Engineering, who relates easily with students to teach, encourage and mentor future Professionals.
Resourceful Technical Trainer with 16 years of experience tracking IT trends for curriculum inclusion. Lends a well-versed approach to presenting engaging, hands-on material. Extensive familiarity with breaking down technical concepts and processes. Hands-on development of technology training resources to surpass the organization's skill-level expectations.
Student-focused Automotive Teacher, knowledgeable about real-world practices and employer requirements. Successfully prepares students for industry careers. Adaptable to changing employer requirements and flexible in teaching students.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Karen Technical Training Institute For the Deaf
Public Service Commission
Nairobi, Machakos
03.2016 - Current
Consult with Automobile Industry professionals to gather requirements and identify information or skills to cover.
Educate students about safety requirements and Procedures in an Automobile Workshop.
Compare students with employer expectations to determine current training needs(Skill gap)
Develop vocational courses to meet needs of current students and employers.
Supervise on-the-job training for vocational students to demonstrate methods, procedures and techniques.
Assign work and special projects to help students further explore course topics.
Inspect class tools and equipment for wear and complete regular maintenance.
Deliver organised, easily followed practical procedures for a specific practical lesson.
Assist students understand industry-specific practices and regulations impacting work.
Maintain course records covering attendance, participation and grades.
Teach students about tools and equipment used by Automobile professionals.
Prepare and deliver vocational lessons that align with established standards for education.
Coordinate work experience placements to help students explore jobs.
Evaluate student knowledge through practical examinations and written tests.
Demonstrate techniques to students, showing correct methods and safe approaches for different actions.
Technical Institute Teacher
Sagana Technical Training Institute For the Deaf
Nairobi, Kirinyaga
06.2007 - 10.2014
Delivered organised, easily followed lectures giving students key knowledge about Automobile Engineering.
Developed vocational courses to meet needs of current students and employers.
Educated students about safety requirements and consistently enforced rules.
Compared students with employer expectations to determine current training needs.
Prepared and delivered vocational lessons meeting established standards for education.
Demonstrated techniques to students, showing correct methods and safe approaches for different actions.
Maintained course records covering attendance, participation and grades.
Observed students, identify areas of knowledge or skill gaps and re-demonstrated key information.
Assigned homework and special projects to help students further explore course topics.
Taught students about tools and equipment used by Automotive professionals.
Tested student knowledge through practical examinations and written tests.
Inspected class tools and equipment for wear and completed regular maintenance.
Coordinated work experience placements to help students explore jobs.
Consulted with Automobile Industry professionals to gather requirements and identify information or skills to cover.
Motor Vehicle Mechanic Trainee
Kenya Wildlife Service
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
08.1997 - 12.1997
Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on small and large vehicles.
Simplified mechanical jargon to effectively communicate problems with vehicle owners.
Handled heavy equipment and tools, from multi-purpose jacks to mobile column lifts.
Maintained knowledge of updated changes in various equipment models.
Repaired brakes and changed fluids to deliver safe vehicles.
Achieved vehicle functionality and longevity through proactive maintenance.
Performed accurate electrical testing, enabling safe system fault repairs.
Protected against accidents by carefully handling tools and chemicals.
Provided consultation regarding maintenance and preventative procedures to clients.
Education
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - POWER MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
KENYA
09.2010 - 12.2013
DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION - AUTOMOTIVE OPTION
KENYA TECHNICAL TEACHERS COLLEGE
KENYA
01.2006 - 04.2007
DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL ENGINEERING - AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
KENYA TECHNICAL TEACHERS COLLEGE
KENYA
09.2001 - 11.2003
CRAFT CERTICATE - MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANICS
MURANG'A COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
KENYA
01.1997 - 11.2000
SECONDARY CERTIFICATE -
MIRITHU SECONDARY SCHOOL
KENYA
01.1992 - 12.1995
Skills
Computer skills
Classroom administration
Coursework planning
Lesson plan development
Technology instruction
Curriculum preparation
Presentation management
Assessments experience
Class development
Materials Preparation
Training material development
Workshop coordination
Online training experience
Classroom expertise
Data organization
Active Listening
Excellent Communication
Excellent decision-making
Self-Motivated
Multitasking ability
PPE Compliance
Interpersonal Communication
Dependable and Responsible
MS Office
Certification
Kenyan Driving License (Accident-free).
Kenya Police Clearance Certificate.
Interests
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
, Travelling
Reading
Languages
English
Advanced
Swahili
Fluent
Work availability
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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Saturday
Sunday
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Timeline
Karen Technical Training Institute For the Deaf
Public Service Commission
03.2016 - Current
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - POWER MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
09.2010 - 12.2013
Technical Institute Teacher
Sagana Technical Training Institute For the Deaf
06.2007 - 10.2014
DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION - AUTOMOTIVE OPTION
KENYA TECHNICAL TEACHERS COLLEGE
01.2006 - 04.2007
DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL ENGINEERING - AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
Chairperson at Public Service Commission & Disciplined Forces Service CommissionChairperson at Public Service Commission & Disciplined Forces Service Commission
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