CHRISTINE KANDANGO

• Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
• Developed and implemented a variety of instructional plans to meet the individual needs of each student.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
• Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
• Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

• Motivating and bringing out the best in my learners by creating an atmosphere of trust and encouragement.
• Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
• Active participation in school initiatives at different levels, including leading the Character Education Committee and presiding over various activities.
• Parent Liaison 2021 To 2024
• Organized and facilitated Parent Committee Meetings, keeping meeting minutes and updating the Primary School Principal on parent questions and/or concerns.
• Emailing parents with weekly updates, photos, announcements, events, Summative Assessment week reminders, etc.
• Motivated parents to support, plan for, and become involved in special events and activities.
• I followed up with requests and discussed concerns with the principal and SLT.

Head of English Department 2021 to 2022

• Trained and supported new teachers by providing information on successful strategies for classroom instruction and management, and instructional techniques.
• Reviewed course materials and textbooks for appropriateness and accuracy.
• Developed and implemented curriculum plans for English department courses.
• Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
• Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

• Provided academic leadership to each grade level, Team Leader, and individual teachers
• Participated in review, development, and implementation of the curriculum within the subject (Cambridge Standards/Objectives, IB Standards/Objectives, assessment, yearly plans, special events, etc.)
• Assisted the Principal/Vice Principal on all curriculum matters related to the subject area
• Conducted lesson observations of teachers in subject areas to guide and support teachers in using appropriate teaching techniques
• Facilitated Professional Development within the subject area
• In collaboration with the team leaders, arranged field trips/ educational trips and special school events for the students

• As part of the founding team, led a small team of experts in the establishment and roll out of the first Early Childhood Teachers Training College in Rwanda
• Recruitment, induction and training of new members of staff
• Team building, motivation and performance management
• Accreditation and establishment of Standard Operating Procedures
• Quality Assurance and maintenance of standards
• Marketing, branding and creation of visibility
• Maintaining effective and timely communication among staff, other stakeholders and the general public
• Presiding over regular staff /management meetings and committees working on different projects
• Coordinating all activities to ensure achievement of set organizational goals