Barnabas Wanyonyi Ambunya
Teacher
Ukunda, Kwale District
Summary
Skillful Physics and Mathematics High School Teacher with structured and organized approach to classroom development. Carefully analyzed student areas of weakness and promoted areas of excellence. Orchestrated innovative solutions to academic and interpersonal problems. Developed compassionate approach to growing student maturity. Results-driven style of teaching with strong record of success. Sensitive towards adolescent student needs, continually ensured social and emotional student development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Secondary School Teacher
Lungalunga Secondary School
1 2012 - Current
- Taught Physics and Mathematics to 150+ students of 10th -12th grades a year
- Graded 25% of all student assignments, and provided actionable feedback for students
- Prepared comprehensive lesson plans based on the updated curriculum from Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
- Implemented lab activities based on scientific methodology and real life Physics Applications
- Maintained lab equipment and maintained laboratory supplies
- Organized field trips to help students broaden knowledge and get involved in the scientific projects
- Monitored and evaluated students’ progress and continuously encouraged them to develop their skills
- Ensured class safety during the laboratory practice
- Participated in the School committee in order to discuss on current school problems and present actionable solutions
- Fostered a positive learning environment by incorporating team building activities and positive reinforcement techniques
- Focused on ensuring social and emotional development of adolescent students and cooperated closely with the Administration.
Head of Science Department
Lungalunga Secondary School
01.2014 - Current
- Organized engaging field trips, exposing students to real-world applications of scientific concepts.
- Partnered with parents to communicate academic expectations and foster supportive home environments for student success in science courses.
- Championed diversity initiatives, ensuring equitable access to quality science education for all students regardless of background or ability level.
- Improved student understanding of complex scientific concepts through hands-on experiments and demonstrations.
- Strengthened relationships with local industry partners to provide valuable internships and career opportunities for students.
- Enhanced department performance by implementing innovative teaching methods and techniques.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Implemented safety protocols that significantly reduced laboratory accidents while maintaining an engaging learning environment.
- Presented at regional conferences showcasing the success of our science program, raising the profile of the school within the community.
- Facilitated strong communication between administration staff members fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
- Evaluated teacher performance regularly through classroom observations providing constructive feedback supporting their growth.
- Mentored junior teachers, enhancing their instructional skills and classroom management abilities.
- Established a collaborative environment among science faculty to share best practices and improve overall instruction.
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Education. -
Moi University
Eldoret, Kenya. 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Moi University
Eldoret , Kenya. 04.2001 -
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry
Eldoret Polytechnic
Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Lesson planning
Certification
Kenya Science and Engineering Fair
Accomplishments
- Developed SMASSE based curriculum and helped students to receive a better score on Physics and Mathematics Exams.
- Prepared learners to participate in Science Fair and competed up to the regional level.
- Improved the Physics scores of KCSE by 15% when compared to the previous year results.
Reading books, watching football
I have a strong reading culture of fiction and motivational literature and enjoys playing and watching football.
Timeline
Head of Science Department
Lungalunga Secondary School
01.2014 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma in Education. -
Moi University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Moi University
04.2001 -
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry
Eldoret Polytechnic
04.2001 -
Secondary School Teacher
Lungalunga Secondary School
1 2012 - Current
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