Gilbert Odhiambo Otieno

Overall leadership at Edtech Guardian Hub, a young startup with a vision of transforming teaching and learning through future-ready classroom experience, developing students for a better future.

• Designed and streamlined training resources and a catalog of procedures for coaches, enhancing process efficiency.
• Developed and evaluated instructional materials, ensuring curriculum alignment with educational standards and improving learning outcomes.
• Mentored and coached program coaches, fostering professional growth and leadership development.
• Integrated technology and AI into leadership institutes, enhancing digital adoption in classrooms for 200+ fellows.
• Managed a KES 10M budget for financial, administrative, and logistical execution of the Leadership Institute.
• Established and maintained partnerships with school leaders and mentors, implementing a stakeholder engagement plan.
• Provided data-driven solutions for Leadership Coaches, analyzing student performance and conducting impact assessments.
• Led research and documentation on stakeholder engagement, teacher effectiveness, and pupil performance analytics.
• Partnered with Nairobi County Government to place and support ECDE teachers across 18 centers.
• Collaborated with HR to design and implement a teacher recognition awards program, boosting motivation and retention.

Led cross-country alumni and fellow initiatives across Teach For All network partners in Africa, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and regional innovation. Facilitated virtual engagements, supported leadership development programs, and strengthened community-driven impact across the continent.

• Partnered with the Kisumu TSC County Director to successfully place Teach For Kenya fellows in the region.
• Led the launch of the Kisumu Fellowship Program and mentored 40 project leads in their first year.
• Implemented high-impact capstone projects, including participation in COP28 and establishing a digital library in a low-income school.
• Managed 100+ project leads via Google Classroom and introduced a learning management system for staff onboarding and curriculum documentation.
• Supported fellows in Teaching as Collective Leadership, achieving 99% student retention across 18 partner schools.
• Led the training of 3,000 teachers on EdTech & AI within the set deadline, improving instructional effectiveness.
• Optimized resources to save time and costs within a restricted budget.
• Strengthened funder relationships by delivering credible reports, ensuring continued support for Teach For Kenya.
• Provided ongoing teacher coaching, conducting lesson observations and feedback sessions to drive academic and non-academic student success.

Led and managed an electoral team during Kenya’s national elections, ensuring the voting process's smooth, transparent, and lawful conduct. Oversaw polling station operations, coordinated logistics, supervised clerks, and upheld electoral integrity through effective team leadership and real-time problem solving under pressure.

• Implemented a digital literacy capstone project, developing an accessible learning platform that connected students in low-income communities (Mukuru slum) with teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Influenced an APBET school in Mukuru slum to establish an ICT hub, enabling students to access global information and acquire essential digital skills.
• Trained 300 teachers on the integration of technology in teaching and learning, leading to improved classroom practices and enhanced student engagement.
• Transitioned from a previous profession into the education sector to support children in achieving both academic and non-academic outcomes.
• Fostered critical skills such as collaboration, empathy, inquiry, and effective communication among students through inclusive and learner-centered teaching approaches.
• Developed and delivered engaging, effective teaching strategies tailored to diverse student needs and aligned with educational objectives.
• Contributed to planning and implementing initiatives that improved student learning outcomes and schoolwide innovation efforts.
• Collaborated with fellow educators and stakeholders to enhance educational programs and ensure cohesive teaching practices.
• Established a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Provided academic and emotional support to students, contributing to their overall well-being and success.

Conducted field research for development-focused studies, including data collection, validation, and entry across diverse communities. Supported quantitative and qualitative analysis to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Prepared detailed reports for project leads, contributing to evidence-based insights for policy and program improvement. Collaborated with research teams to maintain high-quality standards in data management and reporting.